NATIONAL NEWS (5382)
CSAT Tips New NLGFC Boss On Council Reforms
The Center for Social Accountability and Transparency(CSAT) has tipped the newly appointed Executive Director for the National Local Government Finance Committe to spearhead operations of the much touted reforms in district councils.
Woman Arrested in Mangochi for Scalding Man
The Ngapani Police Unit in Mangochi over the weekend arrested Fanny Thom, 26, for splashing hot water on Masonzi Nachongwe, 28, due to some misunderstandings between them.
Parliament Protests Electricity Tariffs Hike
The Parliamentary Committee of Natural Resources and Climate Change says it will not support any increase of tariffs on electricity, arguing Malawians are already being subjected to tough economic hardships.
Nsanje Man Arrested Over Human Tissues
Police in Nsanje, have arrested Blessings Masina, 28, for allegedly being found in possession of human tissues (bones).
No Stakeholder Supporting Inclusive Education in Thyolo
Lack of resources is said to be hampering efforts to scale up inclusive education in Thyolo which has 27 qualified special needs teachers against 188 primary schools.
Wild Fire Costs Forests Over 1000 Hectares of Trees Annually
It has been revealed that between 1000 and 2000 hectares of the country’s forests are damaged by wild fires annually.
Mangochi Municipal Mayor Dead
The Municipal Mayor of Mangochi Town Council, Councilor Edna Yusuf Jose, has died.
CfSC Applauds Citizens on Projects Tracking
An economic governance arm for the Catholic Church in Malawi, Centre for Social Concern (CfSC) has applauded people in Phalombe for pushing for the completion of the long awaited state-of-the-art Phalombe District Hospital which is waiting for opening.
Minister Wants Thriving Energy Sector
The ministry of energy has complained about being one of the neglected ministries in the country, despite the role it plays in national development, a status quo minister Ibrahim Matola says has to end.
Mzuzu Mayor Arrested for Rape
The police in Mzuzu have arrested city councilor Gift Desire Nyirenda for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old niece.
