NATIONAL NEWS (5369)
Women Councilors Plead For Support
Women councilors in Salima have reiterated calls for 50-50 campaigners to support them in their different development interventions so that they can retain their seats while coaxing others to contest in the next general elections.
HIV New Infections Drop by 13,000 in 2 Yrs
Malawi has recorded remarkable strides in responding to HIV and Aids with the latest statistics indicating the country has reduced new infections from 32, 000 in 2019 to 19,000 in 2021.
CDEDI Takes Govt to Task on COVID19
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester has accused the government of hypocrisy for not easing COVID – 19 restrictions in the hospitality and tourism sector.
Min of Education Close Unregistered Private School in Ntcheu
At least 50 students expected to sit for this year's Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) and Malawi School Certificate of Education examinations at Favour Private Secondary School in Ntcheu are helpless and stranded following the closure of the institution by the Ministry of Education.
Bangwe Weaving Factory Workers Down Tools
Workers at Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) have embarked on an open-ended strike in an attempt to force management to increase their wages.
Wonders of Dialogue Meetings in Neno
It’s about two hours to sunset on Tuesday at Hiwa village, Group Village Headman Chidakwani, Traditional Authority Chekucheku in Neno district.
MEC Rebuffs Vuwa’s MK600-Million Compensation Claim
The Malawi electoral commission has refused to pay Nkhatabay Central Parliamentarian Symon Vuwa Kaunda 600 million kwacha compensation, which he demanded in August for the suffering he endured for going to the polls twice.
FPAM Mobile Clinics Excite Villagers
A UN Joint Programme on Girls Education (UNJPGE) III that Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) is implementing in Mangochi has gained support from communities in hard-to-reach areas, mostly due to its mobile clinic component.
MEJN Faults Nsanje & Salima On DDF & CDF Projects
The Malawi Economic Justice Network has faulted authorities in Salima and Nsanje for flaunting procurement procedures in awarding development projects.
Statehouse Mum On AIP, Covid-19 Jab & Drug Shortage
Amid concerns surrounding the health sector which include shortage of drugs against the recommended population, Statehouse Director of Communications Sean Kampondeni says the ministry of health is investigating the matter so as to address the challenges.
