NATIONAL NEWS (5291)
Malawi’s Constitution Doesn’t Back Sexual Minorities-Report
Advocates have in a report, punched holes in Malawi’s Constitution noting that there are no provisions that fully protects right of sexual minorities like Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgender- LGBTs.
Malawi Ready For Another Wave of COVID-19
In a bid to contain another wave of Covid-19 pandemic in Malawi, Government has ordered that all indoor gatherings must be half the capacity.
NGO Intensifies Efforts to End Early Marriages, Pregnancies
Good Health Organisation has intensified its efforts to wipe out early pregnancies and marriages by among other things, drilling various community structures, including the youth, on sexual and reproductive rights and child protection in Kasungu District.
Gvt Commits to Support NSO With Adequate Funding
Government has committed to ensuring that National Statistical Office (NSO) receives adequate funding in order to continue producing evidence-based data to be used for policy development and planning.
MEC Urge Chiefs to be Nonpartisan
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has urged chiefs not to engage in politics as the campaign is underway in Lilongwe North West Constituency.
SADC calls on USA to Remove Economic Sanctions on Zimbabwe
Lilongwe, October 24, Mana: Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called on the United States of America (USA) to immediately rescind the economic sanctions placed on Zimbabwe since 2001.
Ombudsman Probe Magalasi's MERA Recruitment
The Office of Ombudsman has launched investigations on the unprocedural recruitment of Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority, MERA Chief Executive Officer Collins Magalasi.
Motorcycle Taxis to Operate Between 5AM & 6PM
Government has announced that beginning Friday, October 23, motorcycle taxi operators will be allowed to operate from 5 o'clock in the morning to 6 o’clock in the evening.
First Lady Pledges to Protect Girls’ Dignity
First Lady Monica Chakwera has pledged to fight for dignity and safety of girls and elderly in the country.
Chikwawa Demands Development
Some concerned citizens in Chikwawa have conducted demonstrations petitioning the District Commissioner to address the infrastructure and unemployment challenges.
