NATIONAL NEWS (5319)
Malawian Boy, 16, Emerges First in IGCSE Exams in South Africa
Jerome Sibande, a 16 years-old Malawian studying in South Africa has emerged number one in overall results of 2019 high school Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations in South Africa.
Teacher Beats Learner Severely
Despite the abolition of corporal punishment in schools, it has been established that some teachers still administer such punishments to learners.
MABCATA Introduces Construction Tech Course
Amid growing concerns of poor implementation of substandard development projects in the country’s councils, Malawi Building and Civil Allied Traders Association (MABCATA) and National Construction Industry Council (NCIC) have introduced a training course to equip local contractors with skills.
State Testifies Against Chanthunya
The state is today (Thursday) proceeding to parade witnesses in a murder case in which Misonzi Chamthunya is suspected to have killed his girlfriend Linda Gasa in August 2010.
Ngabu, Lundu Trade Barbs
The embattled Senior Chief Ngabu of Chikwawa has asked President Peter Mutharika to institute a fresh commission of inquiry to probe his conduct.
Maneb Donates Tree Seedlings To Kasungu Schools
The Malawi National Examination Board (Maneb) proved this week that their ideals do not only end at formulating and administering examinations in Malawi but also play a role as a citizen to ensure that the country has trees and they are cared for.
Mzuzu Eight Accused Of Defiling Modesty of Woman Out On Bail
Mzuzu Senior Resident Magistrate, Patrick Kamisa, has granted bail to eight people accused of beating and undressing a woman in that city during the weekend.
Increased Child Marriages And Teenage Pregnancies Blamed On Parenting
Parenting is thought to be contributing to rise in child marriages and teenage pregnancies in Mchinji district.
YAS Grooming Future HRDs and CSO Leaders
Malawi will soon have a new crop of young foot-soldiers that will be front lining the protection of human rights in the country and pushing the Civil Society agenda.
CDEDI Challenges LC, SKC, APM Ahead of ConCourt Verdict
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development-CDEDI-says Malawi’ three top political leaders need to tread carefully ensuring they are in the forefront preaching genuine peace among their followers now, during and after court verdict.
