NATIONAL NEWS (5297)
Dedza Traditional Leaders Ask Gvt To Re-Introduce Public Works
Traditional Leaders in Dedza have asked government to invest more in social protection programs and to re-introduce public works programme that was suspended.
Release Farm Gate Price, Experts tell Govt
The farmers Union of Malawi FUM and an economic expert have implored government to swiftly release farm gate prices for the 2020/21 season to protect farmers from exploitation in the hands of vendors who have already flocked the communities.
No Board of Trustees to Operationalize Disability Fund
Government has conceded to taking longer to establish the board of trustees to oversee disability funds as provided for in the 2012 Disability Act owing to the review of the Act currently in progress.
COVID19 Has Affected Safe Motherhood, Advisor Worried
The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has put economies including that of Malawi on a tight corner.
NLGFC Introduces Citizen Budget Template
National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGF) has come up with a Citizen Budget Template that will simplify communication between councils and communities on budgeted development projects.
MDF Appeals for Water Treatment Plant
Officials at Malawi Defense Force (MDF) - Phalombe camp have asked government for a permanent water treatment plant so that soldiers can access potable water.
Disability Groups Call for COVID-19 Prevention Awareness
People with disabilities in Mulanje district have called for continued sensitizations on COVID-19 prevention measures as their status puts them at serious risks of contracting coronavirus.
Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Throws Out an Application by APM & Muhara on Legal Fees
In a written judgment made on March 22 in chambers that Zodiak has seen, High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has dismissed the application by lawyers for Former president Peter Mutharika and former Chief Secretary to the government Lloyd Muhara who applied for a stay on an order to have the two pay 170 Million kwacha.
Suspect Thief Torched For Stealing Fresh Maize in Ntcheu
In Ntcheu, a 27-year-old man, Chifuniro Bulawo is battling for his dear life at Ntcheu District Hospital after a mob torched him with petrol for allegedly being found stealing fresh maize.
Youth Parliament Preps Start Next Month - Parly
Almost two years the last session of Youth Parliament was held in the country, Parliament says will next month April start preparations to convene the same this year.
