NATIONAL NEWS (5295)
Malawi, China Sign Partial Debt Cancellation Agreement
Malawi and China have today Tuesday in Lilongwe signed a partial debt cancellation agreement, with a 5 US dollar debt scraped off from the Asia’s economic giant’s debt list.
Experts Back Holding of Full Council Meeting Amid Parliament Sitting
Experts have said there is nothing wrong with councilors holding full council meetings, when Parliament is in session, arguing the role of ward councilors and lawmakers in the development of the country are different.
25 Ethiopians Arrested in Chitipa For Illegal Entry
Police in Chitipa are keeping in custody 25 Ethiopians for allegedly entering the country without proper documents.
Chiefs in Phalombe Want Contractor Redeployed
Government has come under fire from some six traditional authorities in Phalombe who are pushing the latter to redeploy contractors to complete rehabilitation works for two gravity fed water schemes in the district after two previous workers abandoned the site without completing works.
Save the Children Lauded in Balaka for Cholera Response
Health workers in Balaka say they are now relieved of stress they had to contain cholera cases, thanks to Save the Children and other partners for beefing up staff.
MPS Non Committal on Shelving Height Requirement On Police Recruitment
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) is not coming out clear if it has shelved a height requirement for those wishing to join the service as has been the case.
Security Expert Suggests Sweeping Firearms in the Hands of Criminals
A security analyst, Aubrey Kabisala is suggesting that security apparatus should check the availability of firearms in the country which criminals are using to attack the citizenry.
Balaka CSO Tips Authorities on Cholera
Balaka Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have tipped health authorities in the district not to relax but to step up efforts in fighting against cholera.
Cyclone Freddy Will Not Hit Malawi-Met
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has downplayed fears that Malawi is under threat of being hit with Tropical Cyclone Freddy, saying latest weather models indicate the country will not suffer direct effects.
Two Arrested Over Fake Bank Notes
Police in Mzuzu have arrested two people over possession and usage of forged Malawi Kwacha notes and Tanzania Motorcycle blue books.
