NATIONAL NEWS (5369)
Banana Farmers Yet to Uproot Old Suckers
Some Banana farmers in Phalombe and Mulanje are yet to uproot old suckers for the crop six years after the government introduced production of clean banana suckers in the wake of Banana Bunch Top Virus (BBTV).
Man Throws Himself into Shire River
An unidentified man suspected to be mentally ill is missing in Neno district after throwing himself into the Shire river.
UNICEF Pledges More Support Towards WASH in Nsanje
The United Nations International Emergency Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has underscored the need for various partners to join hands in eliminating cholera in Nsanje district.
Pupil Handed Suspended Sentence for Possessing Teargas
Thyolo Senior Resident Magistrate Asunta Maxwell has on Thursday handed-over a 12-months suspended sentence to a Standard Seven learner at Nachipere Primary School for being found in possession of teargas.
Form 2 Drop Out, Ernest, Generates Electricity for His Community
Something extraordinary is happening at Chinguwo village, Traditional Authority Chiwele in Dowa district.
Oxfam, Hygiene Village Project geared to curb Cholera
Two organizations, Oxfam and Hygiene Village Project have indicated that great progress has been made to increase water systems and sanitation infrastructure in border districts in order to prevent the spread of cholera.
119 Malawian Youths Off to Israel
Twenty-one young men out of 140 have failed to travel to Israel due to Visa and other logistical challenges.
Price Surge Delays AIP Livestock Distribution
The Ministry of Agriculture says livestock distribution under the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) has started at a slow pace in all the districts.
30-Year-Old Primary School Still at Junior Level
Chigumukire Junior Primary School in Ntcheu district has existed for 30 years without graduating into a full primary school.
CSOs Laments Poor Sanitation Within Rumphi Market
Civil Society Organisations in Rumphi have raised concerns with poor sanitation within Rumphi market claiming it is posing a threat of Cholera outbreak in the district.
