NATIONAL NEWS (5320)
Mugabe Stood for Africa’s Independence – APM
President Peter Mutharika has described the late Robert Mugabe as a man who stood for independence of Africa; politically and economically.
Chilima Withdraws 34 Witnesses
Lawyer for Dr. Saulos Chilima in the on-going presidential election case, Dr. Chikosa Silungwe, says his side will not parade 34 of the witnesses they had lined up to testify.
CSONA Intensify Malnutrition Awareness in Ntcheu
Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) has embarked on community sensitization campaign aimed at empowering the citizenry to engage duty bearers in Ntcheu district.
Early Marriages Fueling Abuses in Machinga
Early marriages are said to be fueling abuses against children and young women in Machinga.
CCJP Takes Legal Services to Rural Areas
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has introduced a legal representation system where it is using paralegals to represent the marginalized population in rural areas in accessing Justice through a three year project called "paralegal".
Irrigation Farming Under-developed in Ntcheu
Agriculture authorities in Ntcheu say irrigation farming is facing hurdles due to a lack of adequate resource as the office is failing to meet and cover all land which has potential for irrigation in the district.
125 Suicide Cases Registered in 13 Months
About 125 people have committed suicide between September 2018 to June 2019 in this country. Of these only four are women.
HRDC Says Demos on 18 – 20 September
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) on Wednesday told media in Lilongwe that fresh anti-Jane Ansah nationwide demonstrations will be held from 18 to 20 September, 2019.
Govt to Increase Social Cash Transfer Beneficiaries
Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha says government will increase the number of social cash transfer beneficiaries and the amount of money they receive.
No Functioning Toilets at DZ Hospital
Pregnant women admitted to Dedza District Hospital have expressed concern over malfunctioning of toilets and shortage of water in the maternity ward of the facility.
