NATIONAL NEWS (5288)
CCJP Takes Legal Services to Rural Areas
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has introduced a legal representation system where it is using paralegals to represent the marginalized population in rural areas in accessing Justice through a three year project called "paralegal".
Irrigation Farming Under-developed in Ntcheu
Agriculture authorities in Ntcheu say irrigation farming is facing hurdles due to a lack of adequate resource as the office is failing to meet and cover all land which has potential for irrigation in the district.
125 Suicide Cases Registered in 13 Months
About 125 people have committed suicide between September 2018 to June 2019 in this country. Of these only four are women.
HRDC Says Demos on 18 – 20 September
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) on Wednesday told media in Lilongwe that fresh anti-Jane Ansah nationwide demonstrations will be held from 18 to 20 September, 2019.
Govt to Increase Social Cash Transfer Beneficiaries
Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha says government will increase the number of social cash transfer beneficiaries and the amount of money they receive.
No Functioning Toilets at DZ Hospital
Pregnant women admitted to Dedza District Hospital have expressed concern over malfunctioning of toilets and shortage of water in the maternity ward of the facility.
Chief Kachindamoto Fires 16 Chiefs in Dedza
Senior Chief Kachindamoto of Dedza district has fired 16 chiefs in her area for tolerating child marriages in the district.
MISA Malawi Drags MACRA to Court
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) - Malawi Chapter has dragged the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to High Court over its decision to suspend phone-in programs.
IMF Team Jets in Malawi for ECF Review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team is in the country for a second and third review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program that will lead to further disbursement of resources.
Woman Arrested for Suspected Murder in PE
Police in Phalombe have arrested a 47-year- old woman for allegedly killing her 54-year-old husband over family issues.
