NATIONAL NEWS (5369)
Parliament Inspects Maoni Warehouse
A team from Malawi Parliament in Lilongwe on Tuesday afternoon inspected its warehouse that has had part of its roof affected by heavy rains Monday night at Maoni in Blantyre.
Review Public Accounts Laws- Government Told
Former Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament says Malawi has no clear legislation that can be used to punish people who abuse public funds.
Water Shortage Hits Chikwawa Hospitals, Schools
Water hiccups have rocked three public facilities in Chikwawa as thugs have stolen water pumps and solar panels at Mfera Health Centre and Phimbi and Mikolongo primary schools.
Traditional Leaders Challenged on Mental Health Awareness
Traditional Leaders in Salima have been implored to take an active role in sensitizing their subjects about mental Health issues which is becoming a serious public health issue of concern.
Food Shortage Hits Ntcheu
Traditional Authority (T/A) Ganya of Ntcheu district has appealed to government to swiftly intervene to hunger crisis that has hit the area.
Donors Claim Cartels Duping Malawi
British high commissioner to Malawi, Holly Tett, says there is emerging evidence of cartels operating within the private sector in Malawi focused on grabbing public procurement contracts.
MHRC Acknowledges Human Rights Flaws
The Malawi Human Rights Commission has admitted that the country is fairing badly on human rights issues.
MHRC executive secretary David Nungu said this on Monday, as Malawi and the rest of the world commemorates World Human Rights Day on 10 December in Lilongwe.
Speaking ahead of the day, Nungu said that like in most countries, the youth in the country top the list in having their rights abused.
“It has not been well for Malawi this year on issues to do with respect for human rights for especially the youths,” said Nungu.
Nungu said the need for special focus on the country’s youthful population is because they are lacking in many basic needs.
Said Nungu, “The youths are lacking in their basic needs like jobs, and have little knowledge about human rights issues hence falling victim.”
This year the day marks 71 years since the world adopted the universal declaration of human rights.
Although years have gone by, stakeholders observe that the youth remain less empowered on human rights issues hence the theme for this year focusing on this population group, “Youth Up for Human Rights”
The main event to mark the day is scheduled for Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.
Cane Cutters Accused of Fueling HIV
Authorities at Maseya area in Chikwawa have asked government and development partners to establish viable interventions targeting cane cutters who they suspect of are fueling HIV, a virus that causes AIDS.
ConCourt Adjourns to 19 December
The High Court of Malawi sitting as the Constitutional Court in Lilongwe on Friday finalized hearing the high profile Presidential Election petition after sitting for 59 days.
MACRA Lifts Ban on Licences
Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has lifted a moratorium on issuance of radio licences in the FM band.
