NATIONAL NEWS (5292)
14 Years Behind Bars for Defilement
A First Grade Magistrate court in Neno district has sentenced a 38 year old man, Themba Juliano to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 11 year old girl and infecting her with syphilis.
Visually Impaired Graduates Told to Demonstrate Independence
The graduated trainees from Mulanje Vocational School for the Blind have been challenged to demonstrate to the nation that they can live an independent life despite their visual impairments.
Department of Parks Admits Understaffing Affecting Emergency Responses
The Department of Parks and Wildlife says understaffing in its emergency rescue team is affecting their efforts to have its officers stationed in all areas where crocodile attacks are frequently happening as they only have a team of less than 20 officers countrywide.
Kayuni Commences Criminal Proceedings Against Eight Lawyers
The Director of Public Prosecution, Dr Steve Kayuni, says has started a process of criminal proceedings against some eight lawyers that reportedly embezzled millions of clients’ money.
Ministry Slams Nsanje Council on Transferring Officers
The Ministry of Local Government has slammed a move by Nsanje district council members who last month passed a resolution to have three of their officers transferred over alleged incompetence.
Neno Child Parliamentarians Upbeat on Child Protection
Save the Children Malawi through Norad is engaging child parliamentarians and duty bearers in Neno district on how best to eradicate all forms of child abuse in a bid to ensure full enjoyment of the right to education.
TRFCA Recommends Newly Released Tea Cultivars
Tea Research Foundation for Central Africa (TRFCA) says the newly released tea cultivars have proved to be of good quality, high yield and drought tolerant.
Parly Wants Maize Sale to Zim Halted
Parliament has asked the ministry of Agriculture to stop Agricultural Development and Marketing Cooperation (Admarc) from selling maize to Zimbabwe to until a comprehensive assessment is done to establish if the country has enough maize in stock.
Mobility Challenges Affecting Community Assistants
Government has conceded that mobility challenges is one major factor affecting service delivery among community development assistants in Cassava processing and value addition.
40% of Girls in Pvt Schools Miss Classes During Menses in Malawi - Officials
The Private Schools Employees Union of Malawi has said, 40 percent of girls in private schools miss classes when they are in the menstruation cycle in the country.
