NATIONAL NEWS (5359)
Loans Board Courts Universities
The Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) says improved collaboration with higher education institutions is key to improving loan issuance and recovery rate and ensuring more students benefit from the institution’s grants.
Journalists Drilled in GBV Reporting
United Nations Funds and Population Authorities (UNFPA) has expressed concern at the continued stereotypical reporting on issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by some journalists, saying it has the potential to do more harm than good.
Man Jailed for 15 Years for Throwing his Kids in Well
A 32-year-old man in Lilongwe who threw his two kids into a deep well with the intention to kill them has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Locals in Phalombe Bemoans Encroachment on Protected Forest
Communities of Nkhulambe in Phalombe have bemoaned continued encroachment of the protected Mulanje Forest Reserve which is fueling deforestation in the area.
Phalombe Villagers Obsessed with Food at Funeral Ceremonies
Two months after the Chiefs Council in Phalombe ordered village heads not to force bereaved families to prepare food at funeral ceremonies, Zodiak has learnt that poor families continue to cook food at such events, despite a hunger crisis in the district.
Malawi’s Import Cover Stuck at 2.5 Months
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has stressed the need for the private sector to be proactive in helping to generate foreign exchange for the country to have enough import cover.
US Embassy Stands Malawian Journalists
United States Embassy Chief of Mission to Malawi Amy Diaz has offered her country’s infinite support to help journalists in the country to work in a safe environment, especially as the country heads towards the 2025 general elections.
CCTV Project Reduces Crime in Limbe
There is a drop in general crime and road accidents, a year after installing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in strategic corners of Limbe, Blantyre, officials have reported.
Malawi Fails to Produce Required Pigeon Peas Yield
Malawi is likely to miss millions of dollars in forex due to inability to meet this year's pigeon pea demand of over 400, 000 metric tonnes from traditional and new international markets.
Ministry Awaits Parliament to Approve Proposal on Trouser Uniforms
The Ministry of Education says it is waiting for parliament's approval and a policy change to allow primary school learners wear trousers as uniform.
