NATIONAL NEWS (5376)
Activists Condemn Conduct of Security Agents
Human rights activists have condemned the conduct of the countries two security agents who engaged in confrontation earlier this morning as police invaded Prison premises and fired gun shots during fracas.
US Embassy Repatriates 88 Citizens
The US Embassy in Malawi has repatriated almost 88 American citizens who were living in the country.
WVM Bails out Balaka DHO on Covid 19 Management
Amid scarcity of personal prevention equipment in several health facilities, World vision Malawi has bailed out Balaka District Health Office with infection prevention materials, training and public awareness services.
ADMARC run out of Cash for Maize Purchasing
Some ADMARC depots in the southern region where the leading grain marketer has started buying maize have run out of cash for maize purchasing forcing some farmers to return home with their produce.
Cotton Council Licenses 2 Companies
The Cotton Council of Malawi (CCM) has given licenses to two cotton companies to start buying cotton amid growing reports that ADMARC is overwhelmed by cotton which has flooded the market.
ADMARC Urged to be Funding Depots
ADMARC spokesperson Agness Chikoko says the depots which have stopped buying maize from farmers after running out of money will soon be funded to resume the buying process as this is just normal.
CFT Donates to Lusubiro Orphan Care
Orphaned and vulnerable children at Lusubiro orphan care in Karonga had a rare moment on Thursday when Citizen for Transformation Movement made a donation of maize of 63 bags flour to the institution.
COVID19-Health Officials Worry of Over Pricing of Products Used in Hospitals
Health officials in the North say the exorbitant pricing of essential products used in hospitals amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic is worrisome as most hospitals have put on hold purchase of other important hospital items to accommodate for COVID-19 related equipment’s the purchase of the products.
MCC Workers Down Tools Over Unpaid Salaries
Financial challenges continue to rock Mzuzu city council as workers down tools for the third time this year in protest over four month’s unpaid salaries.
Moslems to Observe Fasting of Ramadan in Their Homes
The Muslim Association of Malawi has urged its faithfuls across the country to remain in their homes when observing fasting for the holy mass of Ramadan.
