NATIONAL NEWS (5295)
MISA Malawi Drags MACRA to Court
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) - Malawi Chapter has dragged the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to High Court over its decision to suspend phone-in programs.
IMF Team Jets in Malawi for ECF Review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team is in the country for a second and third review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program that will lead to further disbursement of resources.
Woman Arrested for Suspected Murder in PE
Police in Phalombe have arrested a 47-year- old woman for allegedly killing her 54-year-old husband over family issues.
Govt Warns Against Racism Assaults on Workers
Government has issued a strong warning to prominent international companies to stop racism and physical assaults on Malawian workers, emphasizing that once caught, they will face the law.
COMESA Virtual University Programme Kicks-Off
Lilongwe, September 11, Mana: Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) has taken the first step towards establishing the COMESA University of Regional Integration by launching a virtual Master’s Degree programme at the Kenyatta University of Kenya.
Finance Minister Unveils K1.7 Trillion Budget
Lilongwe, September 10, Mana: Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha, on Monday presented to Parliament an estimated national expenditure of K1.731 trillion for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
Student Builds Latrine at Balaka Hospital
A Master’s of Public Health student at Melbourne University in Australia has built a toilet at the Balaka District Hospital for outpatients and other support staff in a bid to deal with poor sanitation.
Italy increases its contribution to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria for Global Fund
At the G7 Summit in Biarritz, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of Italy announced an increase in Italy’s contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the 2020-2022 three-year period.
Dedza Traders Denounce Looting
Business persons in Dedza district have agreed to deal with anyone found stealing in shops in the district during anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations starting from Wednesday until Friday.
Mzimba Hit by Child Rights Violation
Mzimba, August 27, Mana: Traditional leaders in Mzimba district have been urged to review and scrap off all harmful cultural practices which wield great potential to violate children’s rights.
