NATIONAL NEWS (5369)
Phalombe Villagers Obsessed with Food at Funeral Ceremonies
Two months after the Chiefs Council in Phalombe ordered village heads not to force bereaved families to prepare food at funeral ceremonies, Zodiak has learnt that poor families continue to cook food at such events, despite a hunger crisis in the district.
Malawi’s Import Cover Stuck at 2.5 Months
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has stressed the need for the private sector to be proactive in helping to generate foreign exchange for the country to have enough import cover.
US Embassy Stands Malawian Journalists
United States Embassy Chief of Mission to Malawi Amy Diaz has offered her country’s infinite support to help journalists in the country to work in a safe environment, especially as the country heads towards the 2025 general elections.
CCTV Project Reduces Crime in Limbe
There is a drop in general crime and road accidents, a year after installing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in strategic corners of Limbe, Blantyre, officials have reported.
Malawi Fails to Produce Required Pigeon Peas Yield
Malawi is likely to miss millions of dollars in forex due to inability to meet this year's pigeon pea demand of over 400, 000 metric tonnes from traditional and new international markets.
Ministry Awaits Parliament to Approve Proposal on Trouser Uniforms
The Ministry of Education says it is waiting for parliament's approval and a policy change to allow primary school learners wear trousers as uniform.
Malawi Govt Tightens Nuts on Import and Export of Goods
The government has gazetted new regulations on export and import of some products by amending Control of Goods (Import and Export Licence) Regulations of 2020.
Ntchisi Records High Crime Rate
Ntchisi Police Station has reporte an increase in crime rate in the district from January to June this year.
MAREP 9 Connects 120 Sites; Bemoans Encroachment of Power Line Paths
The Ministry of Energy has covered 160 sites with 120 connected to the grid out of the targeted 434 under the Malawi Rural Electrification Program (MAREP) Phase 9.
NEEF Worried with Ntchisi Loan Defaulters
The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has lamented that its workers are being threatened when recovering money from people who borrowed from the institution in the Centre East Region especially in Ntchisi District.
