NATIONAL NEWS (5369)
Arrival of SA Lawyers to Represent MEC in Appeal Case in Limbo
Plans by the Malawi Electoral Commission to have two South African lawyers to represent it in the presidential election appeal case are in limbo following a national lock-down and grounding of all planes in South Africa.
MCP-UTM Will Not Boycott Fresh Presidential Poll
Key opposition political parties, MCP and UTM say they will not boycott the process for the proposed fresh presidential election despite pushing for the removal of the current electoral commission.
DPP Youths Hit Back at MCP-UTM Rigging Claims
Barely a day after youths from the Malawi Congress Party and UTM Alliance held a press conference accusing President Peter Mutharika of violating human and constitutional rights, youths from Mutharika’s party – DPP say they are fed up with politics of castigation, targeting their party leaders.
MEC to go Into Voter Registration Exercise with MK6.5 Billion Deficit
Malawi Electoral Commission says it has a budget shortfall of K6.5 billion, less than two days to the start of registration for the proposed fresh presidential poll.
Police Arrest 3, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Mangochi
Police in Mangochi have arrested three men and recovered a motor vehicle suspected to have been stolen.
Ex-CHAM Workers Cry Foul Over Gratuity
About 200 health workers who were employed on contract by the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) say are living tough life because the Association is not paying them their gratuities.
Cross Border Traders Threaten Covid-19 Preparedness
Traditional leaders in Ntcheu have expressed worry with cross border traders between Zambia and Malawi and how frequent the district uses uncharted routes.
Mtambo Quits HRDC
Timothy Mtambo has resigned from the vocal Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) as chairperson and has formed a political pressure group.
MHRC Revives Killing of Buleya Lule
The Malawi Human Rights Commission has described delays in the arrest of officers implicated in the death of Buleya Lule as disturbing to justice.
CSOs,Academia,Research Institutions key to End Climate Health Risks- Min. of Health
National Coordinator for Civil Society Network on Climate change, CISONECC, Julius Ng'oma says, enhanced capacity of Civil Society organisations, academia and research institutions will help fill the gap that exits between Human Health and climate change in the country.
