NATIONAL NEWS (5369)
Govt. Set to Decongest Country's Prisons Amid Covid19
Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo Banda has revealed the government’s plans to pardon inmates, to contain further spread of Coronavirus in the country’s prisons.
MCP Officials Sent Out of Council Meeting in Mulanje
There was drama at a full council meeting in Mulanje on Tuesday when Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) councilors and parliamentarians sent two Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials out of the meeting, saying council meetings are not for political party representatives.
Dr. Matchaya Assigned to Head Nsanje
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has rescinded the transfer of District Commissioner Dr. Medson Matchaya to Thyolo and instead the ministry has sent him to Nsanje to replace Douglas Moffat who has now been transferred to Thyolo.
Usi Calls for Dialogue to End Encroachment
Government has proposed that there should be a realistic dialogue between wildlife officials and surrounding communities in order end hostilities in Lengwe National Park amid growing incidents of encroachment.
C.C.A.P General Assembly Defies New Covid-19 Gazzetted Rules
The C.C.A.P General Assembly has defied government order of limiting church gatherings to 10, following the gazetted rules which allow only 10 people at a public place.
More Malawians Return From RSA
Over 500 Malawians have arrived in the country from South Africa where they have fled harsh effects of COVID-19 orchestrated lockdown.
Chisale Seeks Court Protection from Further Arrests
Norman Chisale, the private bodyguard to ex-President Peter Mutharika is seeking court protection from further arrests after three consecutive arrests in under two weeks.
Christian Organisation for Orphans Trains 60 Orphaned Refugees on COVID-19 Prevention
Coordinator of A local organization at Dzaleka refugee camp in Dowa, Christian Organisation for orphans, William Iyango says empowering vulnerable refugees and orphans to be self-reliant in the camp is critical in ensuring that the refugees are not exposed to danger.
Prophets Defy COVID19 Preventive Measures, Vow to Continue Holding Prayers
The new preventive measures by the Presidential Taskforce on COVID 19 that include restricting gatherings of not more than 10 people have not gone down well with faith leaders who have unanimously asked for an immediate reversal of the regulations.
Plight of a Transgender with Albinism in Malawi
27-year-old Patuma Jazilii, has opened up to Zodiak Online on her two “special” conditions. She is a transgender with albinism.
