NATIONAL NEWS (5376)
WFP Wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
On Friday, 9th October, 2020 the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded World Food Programme (WFP) with the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts in combating hunger globally.
Magistrate Urges Communities to Write Wills
Phalombe First Grade Magistrate, Damson Banda, has urged people to develop a culture of writing wills to avoid cases of property grabbing.
Stakeholders in Chikwawa Warned on Floods
Authorities in Chikwawa have indicated that the warning from the Department of Climate Change and meteorological services of possible flooding in lower areas in 2020/2021 rainy season should push stakeholders to plan well to save people's lives and property.
UN Congratulates WFP For Scooping 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations in Malawi congratulates the World Food Programme (WFP) for winning the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize and commends the existing partnerships with national authorities, the private sector, and communities to effectively respond to food insecurity in the country since 1965.
Financial Challenges Fuel Teen Pregnancies in Neno
Apart from Covid-19, it has also been revealed today Tuesday in Neno that lack of bursaries, geographical location of some areas, gender based violence and cyber space abuse are some of the factors fueling the sharp rise in cases of teen pregnancies and marriages.
WSSCC Worried With Sanitary Pads Disposal
A Well-known sanitation and hygiene organization has expressed worry over increased incidents of careless disposal of used sanitary pads.
Salima District Hospital in Dilapidated state, 31 Years No Rehabilitation
Salima District Hospital has appealed for support from well-wishers to help with the maintenance of the district referral facility built in 1989 and now in a dilapidated state.
Use Carbon Tax for Intended Purpose – Parliament
The Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources and Climate Change says it will be a cheat on Malawians by government if Treasury insists on using carbon tax to increase tax base instead of mitigating climate change effects.
Youth Decide Campaign Advises Govt. to Make Use of National Youth Manifesto
A consortium of youth organizations, Youth Decide Campaign has advised government to consider consulting the National Youth Manifesto if it is to be on track with implementation of youth related agendas.
1, 238 Households Displaced in Mulanje
1, 238 households have been displaced in in Mulanje following heavy rains that fell in the district on Saturday.
