NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
GLOHOMO Calls For Unity in Human Trafficking Fight
An organization fighting against human trafficking in the country, Global Hope Mobilization GLOHOMO has challenged law enforcement institutions to show commitment by expediting prosecution of cases.
Small-scale Poultry Squeezed by Feed Price Increase
The Small and Medium Poultry Farmers Association has expressed concern over a 90 percent price increase in feed prices by the country’s two major feed makers since the beginning of the year, saying it will affect their businesses.
MK61 Million Mjuma Health Center Opens in Rumphi
Over five thousand people are expected to benefit from a 61 million Kwacha newly constructed health post at Mjuma Village, Traditional Authority Chikulamayembe in Rumphi.
Recurrent Power Outages Disrupts BWB Operations
Blantyre Water Board Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robert Hanjahanja says the frequent power outages are negatively affecting the water pumping system at Chigumula, Chichiri, Soche and Nyambadwe causing hundreds of residents to struggle to access safe water for some days in the commercial city.
Suicide Rocks Neno
Neno Police say has registered five suicide cases this year with men topping the list.
Two Women Arrested for Drug Possession
The police in Lilongwe have arrested two women for being found in possession of a prohibited drug called ephedrine without a license.
Police Blamed for Hindering Access to Justice
Some Traditional Leaders in Mzimba have blamed police officers for what they term is blocking access to justice by demanding bribes from suspects to be granted bail.
WESNET Asks for Speed in Stopping Cholera
Water and Environmental Sanitation Network (WESNET) says if cholera outbreak is not contained during this dry season, it might be almost impossible to stop it come the rainy season.
HRCC Condemns Purported Rape of a Girl at Mlakho Ceremony
The Human Rights Consultative Committee has condemned the alleged defilement of a girl at this year's Mulhako wa aLhomwe cultural festival which took place over the weekend at Chonde in Mulanje.
Malawi’s Girls Ask for State Protections
As the world celebrates International Day of the Girl Child, some girls have pleaded with the government to enhance efforts in curbing challenges girls continue to face such as defilement and domestic violence.
