NATIONAL NEWS (5297)
PAC,Commonwealth Legal Fraternity Calls for Judicial Independence
In a strong worded statement Monday , Public Affairs Committee chairperson and publicity secretary monsignor Dr. Patrick Thawale and Bishop Dr Gilford Matonga respectively observe that the decision by the Executive to force Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda on leave pending retirement defeats the logic on assertions made by leaders that they would respect the rule of law in the just ended presidential election case.
Bwaila Maternity Wing 'in Dire Straits' Over Essential Supplies
There are reports of increasing absence of resources used to help expectant women at Bwaila Maternity Wing in Lilongwe where health workers say they are in perpetual shortage of essential supplies.
Budget & Finance Committee of Parly to Pounce on MDAs for Failing to Execute Budgetary Obligations
The 2019- 2020 National Budget ends on June 30th worth 1.911 trillion Kwacha from 1.84 trillion approved at Mid-Year.
HRDC Join Protests for Judicial Independence
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has endorsed demonstrations by some lawyers aimed at forcing the Executive arm of government to respect the Judiciary following an avalanche of attacks on judges by the president and cabinet ministers.
Chonde Health Centre Stays 2 Weeks under Seal
Two weeks ago, some irate villagers vandalized Chonde Health Centre in Mulanje district, accusing health workers at the facility of negligence.
Prison Fires Six Officers
The Malawi Prison Service has fired six of its officers from different stations prison, authorities have confirmed.
Local Leader under Fire in Phalombe over UTM rally
A Group Village Head woman in Phalombe is under fire for ordering UTM supporters not to hold any political rally in her area as campaign period continues.
Govt Connects 28 Communities with Mobile Network
Government says it has now reached to 28 rural sites out of the 136 targeted for mobile towers intended to connect people in the rural setups where mobile companies are yet to reach them.
Women in Media Across Africa Mourns Veteran Journalist Dr Tikhala Chibwana
On June 7, 2020 the media fraternity was saddened with the passing of veteran Journalist Dr Tikhala Chibwana. He was a man that championed the promotion of the media industry particularly mentoring women to take up leadership positions not only in Malawi but in Africa as a whole.
BT C.C.A.P Synod Trains Teachers in Inclusive Education
Blantyre Synod of the CCAP through its education department with funding from Save the Children Malawi, is training a total of 60 teachers in special needs education in Neno district in a bid to make inclusive education achievable.
