NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
Muluzi Case Stalls
The Supreme Court of Appeal on Monday failed to resume hearing a 14 year old K1.7 billion corruption case that involves former president, Dr. Bakili Muluzi.
CFTC Cautions 11 Pharmacies On Over-charging Items
MCTU Fears for Workers’ Livelihoods
The Malawi Congress of Trade Unions is scared that livelihoods for employees in institutions that could be forced to close by the spread of the deadly coronavirus could be adversely affected.
Presidential Elections Set for July 2
The Malawi Election Commission (MEC) has announced that the fresh presidential elections will be held on 2 July this year, contrary to the parliament recommended 19 May.
“MEC Continues to Contest Court Judgment” – Expert
A leadership and governance expert says MEC roll out of an electoral calendar on Monday is the commission’s continued contestation of 3rd February judgment that nullified the 2019 elections.
COVID-19 Containment Measures Not Inclusive - AFDB
African Federation of the Deaf Blind, AFDB has expressed concern that little has been done to provide people with disabilities with guidance and support for when COVID-19 pandemic strikes.
Jack Ma and Alibaba Donate COVID-19 Medical Equipment to Africa
Africa’s response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak received a boost today as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of Ethiopia received a consignment of medical equipment from the Jack Ma and Alibaba Foundations.
Chigwaja Learners Showcase Expressive Arts
Learners at Chigwaja Primary School at Chilomoni in Blantyre have expressed the art they learn during a fair that was held at the school on Monday.
Road Accident Kills One, Six Injured in Mangochi
One person has died while six others have sustained seriously injuries after a motor vehicle they were travelling in overturned in Mangochi on Thursday.
Nkhonya-Thabwa Road Project Affected People Protest
Scores of people whose property was allegedly destroyed during construction of Nkhonya-Thabwa road in Mulanje on Thursday petitioned the district commissioner for not being compensated.
