NATIONAL NEWS (5297)
Two Women Arrested for Drug Possession
The police in Lilongwe have arrested two women for being found in possession of a prohibited drug called ephedrine without a license.
Police Blamed for Hindering Access to Justice
Some Traditional Leaders in Mzimba have blamed police officers for what they term is blocking access to justice by demanding bribes from suspects to be granted bail.
WESNET Asks for Speed in Stopping Cholera
Water and Environmental Sanitation Network (WESNET) says if cholera outbreak is not contained during this dry season, it might be almost impossible to stop it come the rainy season.
HRCC Condemns Purported Rape of a Girl at Mlakho Ceremony
The Human Rights Consultative Committee has condemned the alleged defilement of a girl at this year's Mulhako wa aLhomwe cultural festival which took place over the weekend at Chonde in Mulanje.
Malawi’s Girls Ask for State Protections
As the world celebrates International Day of the Girl Child, some girls have pleaded with the government to enhance efforts in curbing challenges girls continue to face such as defilement and domestic violence.
MBCH Goes Beyond HIV & AIDS
Malawi Business Coalition on Health (MBCH), formerly Malawi Business Coalition on HIV and Aids, says it will lobby more employers to invest in preventive measures on non-communicable diseases which are now a new threat to business.
Authorities Call for Increased Investment in Adult Literacy
Community Development authorities in Mzimba have called on non-state actors in the early childhood development programs to consider supporting adult literacy education which faces numerous challenges such as lack of teaching and learning materials due to low funding.
CSAT Discusses Delays to Fill Key Govt Positions
Center for Social Accountability and Transparency says that delays to approve key personnel in various public offices is a contributing factor to continued lack of transparency and accountability in most government sectors.
Political Analysts Worried With Dpp's Revival Strategy
Political Analysts Chimwemwe Tsitsi and Victor Chipofya have challenged the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to find an ideal formula for its revival.
Authorities Call for Increased Investment in Adult Literacy
Community Development authorities in Mzimba have called on non-state actors in the early childhood development programs to consider supporting adult literacy education which faces numerous challenges such as lack of teaching and learning materials due to low funding.
