NATIONAL NEWS (5294)
Covid-19 Overshadows Malawi’s SADC Chairmanship
International relations expert Chimwemwe Tsitsi says Malawi did not fully benefit from its tenure as chair of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) because Covid 19 prevented members countries from exploring the opportunities the country provides for the region following the restrictions on travel.
Malomo-Ntchisi Road Takes Shape
The Roads Authority (RA) has expressed optimism that the construction works on the Malomo-Ntchisi Road will be completed by the end of September this year as demanded by the government.
Albinism Association Bemoans Govt’s Bureaucracy
The Association of People with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has expressed concern over what it says is a slow pace in the construction of houses for people with albinism in the country as only 16 houses have been built from a budget of K400 million provided for the project in the 2021-2022 financial year.
Efforts to Restore LL Council Rest House Underway
The Lilongwe City Council has attributed the delay in the renovation of its rest house to the Covid-19 pandemic, saying it induced hiccups that affected the contractor for the work.
Mwanamvekha Arrested for Alleged Abuse of Office
Former Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka has been arrested for allegedly abusing his position in the payment of MK19 billion ($18.3m) to the Homeland Security Ministry for the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Malawi Prison Service.
Neno Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Defilement
A First Grade Magistrate’s Court sitting as a mobile court in Neno district has today convicted and sentenced a 33-year-old man, Dyson Machemba, to 14 years imprisonment with hard labor for defiling a 10-year-old standard 6 girl.
Neno Youths, NEEF Differ on Loans
Some youth groups in Neno district have expressed frustration at National Economic Empowerment Fund officials on Monday when they denied them access to the loans.
NFRA Signs 31 Farmer Cooperatives to Sell Maize
The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) says 31 farmer cooperatives have signed agreements to start supplying maize to the Agency this week.
Nkhotakota Community Operates Unregistered School For 10 Years
Some community members in one of hard to reach areas in Nkhotakota, are operating an unregistered junior primary school called Chankhanu, for 10 years now, with hope that it shall one day, be recognized by government and become a public institution.
Ambulance Drivers Warned of Misusing Road Traffic Regulations
Ministry of Health has warned ambulance drivers in the country to desist from misusing traffic regulations guiding their operations during emergencies.
