NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
ACB Still Under DPP’s Control-Experts
Legal experts have said repealing section 42 of the Corrupt Practices Act does not free the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) from control of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in terms of prosecution of corruption cases.
Govt Releases K2 Billion for Chiefs Houses
Funding constraints is said to have delayed the completion of 87 chiefs’ houses which started in 2019 across the country.
Chiefs Drilled in Sexual Reproductive Health Rights
In a bid to ensure that young people and the adolescents are demanding their sexual reproductive health rights, a local organization has drilled chiefs in these rights so that they champion the cause.
Malawi's Arts Bill Still Under Scrutiny - Ministry
Amid continued calls on improved welfare for the artists in the country, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture says it is still waiting for the Bill submitted to the Ministry of Justice which will facilitate the establishment of the National Arts and Heritage Council (NAHEC).
SADC Member States Challenged to Fastrack Legal Reviews
Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have been challenged to adopt policies that could fast track appropriate legal reviews.
NOCMA Assures of Fuel Availability
The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) has attributed the scarcity of fuel in some pump stations in Lilongwe to logistical challenges.
Restoration of Kapichira Starts September
Rehabilitation works to restore some 130 megawatts that was lost at Kapichira Power Station will be conducted from September through December, the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) has disclosed.
Chakwera Promises to Improve Business Environment
Blantyre: President Lazarus Chakwera has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to creating an enabling environment for business and trade through various investments in the energy and transportation sectors.
ACB Freed from DPP’s Bondage
Parliament has amended sections 10 (1) (f) and 42 of the Corrupt Practices Act (CPA), allowing the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to commence prosecution of corruption cases without seeking consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
A Mining Company Wants Rutile Mining Operations Halted
A local mining company Yami Gemstone Lab and Exports Pvt Limited-YAGLE has advised government to suspend all rutile mining operations at Kasiya in Lilongwe, until good policies that can benefit the country are put in place.
