NATIONAL NEWS (5295)
Mobile Phone Sector in Slow Growth
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority, (MACRA) says it has received only one new mobile phone licence application since 2020.
‘Leaked’ Chilima’s Public Sector Reform Report Divides Opinion
A document purported to be the long-hidden report on the review of public service systems in the country which was instituted by President Lazarus Chakwera in 2021 is circulating on social media and being discussed in the public domain, causing divided opinions.
Chakwera Urges Malawians to Draw Inspiration from Martyrs
Nkhata Bay, Feb 3: President Lazarus Chakwera has asked Malawians to emulate selflessness and patriotism demonstrated by the country’s martyrs in order to achieve meaningful national development.
Citizens Call for Enforcement of Constructing MPs Houses.
Some Malawians have asked government to enforce its proposal to construct houses for members of parliament, saying it can aid development in different constituencies.
Govt Revising Project Contracts Amid Kwacha Devaluation
The government says it is reviewing several project contracts for a win-win situation to ensure standards and delivery are not compromised in the country.
Experts Advice Govt to Act Swiftly on Drought
Lilongwe: Agriculture experts in the Malawi capital say the government needs to promptly conduct an assessment to have a right picture and data of how many people have been affected by the dry spell so as to make right decisions.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Promote Leaning on Nature Inspired Innovations
Lilongwe, Central Malawi: Baster, the family’s dog, can sniff out a treat hidden anywhere in the house. Little does he know that his owners are learning just how he does this.
Awareness on Gene Editing Key to Avoiding Abuse - Ministry
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change says there is a need for policy makers and regulators to be familiar with the country's guidelines on how to regulate genome editing technologies and their products to prevent possible abuse.
Skepticism; Resistance Affecting Implementation of Land Laws
The authorities in the ministry of lands say while the reception of the amended land laws of 2022 by the public has been positive, there continues to be some minimal resistance and skepticism from those that do not fully understand them.
Three Additional Weeks to Fix Passport System
Government says the citizenry should wait for three more weeks to fix the hacked passport issuing system at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services.
