NATIONAL NEWS (5369)
Divisions in DPP: Experts Suggest Immediate Remedies
President Peter Mutharika has, yet again, been compelled to publicly remind his party officials and followers that he is in charge, a statement that has raised eyebrows at what could be going on.
T/A Chakhaza in Dowa Hit Hard With Maize Shortage
There are calls for help for people in the area of Traditional Authority Chakhaza in Dowa where a significant number of homes do not have access to maize for food.
Experts Call For Intervention On Drug Abuse Among Children in Malawi
A psychologist and a child rights activist have sounded an SoS over reports of increasing drug abuse among children.
Lilongwe Teachers’ Training College Students Protest Unpaid Allowances
Teacher trainees at Lilongwe Teachers’ Training College run amuck Monday morning when police fired teargas to disperse an otherwise peaceful assembly.
Angry Mzimba Residents Force Back Two Truck Loads of Admarc Maize
Angry communities and Civil Society members in Mzimba on Sunday blocked Admarc from transferring maize from their main depot in the district to other unknown destinations saying the district is also affected by the hunger situation.
Absence of DHO Causes Stir in Likoma District On Lake Malawi
For nearly three months now, Likoma district (comprising Likoma and Chisumulu islands on Lake Malawi) has operated without a District Health Officer in office.
Climate Change Effects Hit Balaka
Trees have wantonly been cut down in most parts of Balaka north.
Millions not accounted for in Tractor-gate
The auditor general’s investigative report on farm machinery procurement under the India Line of Credit has revealed that about K143 million had been collected but there is no evidence indicating that the proceeds were banked.
Judge Seeks Clarification on Mpinganjira Release
Judge Dorothy Nyakaunda has called for an inter-parte hearing after reviewing the file from Zomba Magistrate’s Court where magistrate Benedicto Chitsakamire quashed a warrant of arrest of business mogul, Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira, in the alleged judge shopping case.
Ombudsman To Begin Probe Into Management Of Council Funds
Investigations into alleged abuse of public funds in local councils will begin in February now that the office has received submissions from all the districts.
