NATIONAL NEWS (5288)
AG to Drag US-based Colombia Gem House to Court
Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda says government will commence legal proceedings against the US-based Colombia Gem House for failure to respond or honor the $309. 6 billion (K310 trillion) claim.
NGO Calls for Investment in Pigeon Pea Farming
An International organization, Christian Aid Malawi has bemoaned that there continues to be poor investment in pigeon pea farming by government and the private sector, a challenge affecting farmers to leap maximum returns.
Nantipwiri Estate Farmers to Protest Against Council, MP
Over 800 Nantipwiri estate farmers from Bvumbwe have planned peaceful demonstrations on September 7, 2022 against the Thyolo District Commissioner and Thyolo North parliamentarian, Ephraim Nayija, on allegations that they are facilitating seizure of their land.
Govt Collects K21 mn of Forestry Fines
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change has indicated that over K21 million of fines has been collected from about 419 people who were found guilty of possessing, producing, transporting charcoal, encroaching and cutting down trees in the forest reserves from 2021.
Police Still Investigating Goliati Police Corruption Allegations
Some community members around Goliati Police Unit in Thyolo have renewed their call for authorities to transfer police officers accused of continually soliciting money from suspects who have settled their cases with complainants through arbitration.
NGO Decries Lack of SRH Services Access in Rural Areas
Men for Gender Equality Now (MEGEN) National Chairperson, Marcel Chisi has observed that access to sexual reproductive health services among adolescents in rural areas remains a challenge risking young people to teen pregnancies beside sexually transmitted infections.
Trade Minister Engages AATI on Agriculture Transformation
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has emphasized the need to boost agriculture commodities in order to stimulate growth in domestic and exports of goods and services.
Malawi Hopes on India Financiers for Military Hospital
Deputy Minister of Defense Harry Mkandawire says a team of officials is set to leave the country for India soon to hold talks with the prospective funders of the military hospital.
No Mature Cedar Tree Remains in Mulanje Mountain
It has been revealed that no mature cedar tree is remaining in Mulanje Mountain.
BWB Speaks on Prepaid Meters Delay
The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has justified the delay to recommence installation of prepaid water meters to residents due to long procurement processes and Covid-19 restrictions.
