The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) yesterday presented a petition to parliament pushing for the tabling of an emergency maize bill.

The bill according to CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa, will address the country's food situation that has seen a rise in Maize prices with price for 50kg bag hitting around MK35 000.

The petition presented to chairperson for Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture Sameer Suleman among others is requesting the National Food Reserve Agency to release maize to ADMARC depots in order for Malawians to easily access the commodity.

The UNDP has reaffirmed its commitment towards Inclusive digital transformation by providing an opportunity the citizenry to participate fully in the digital economy.

The Gender Coordination Network (GCN) has singled out failure to access information as a key component leading to various forms of abuse among most women in the country.

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has implored the business community to take a leading role in embracing policies for attainment of the 2030 UN sustainable development goals.

Renowned rapper Gwamba has described 2023 as promising as he sets up to release his first song for the year.

The Water and Environmental Sanitation Network (WESNET) is optimistic that harmonizing the Malawi data on water and sanitation (WASH) can assist to improve the sector.

The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) says it has received six more applications to administer differed exams for standard 8 candidates whose examination fees were embezzled by their school authorities.

Government has made fresh calls on the need to prosecute perpetrators of physical abuse and torture against elderly people in the country over accusations of witchcraft.

The Lilongwe High Court has on Monday ordered South African witnesses in Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's extradition case to physically come to Malawi and testify before the Chief Resident Magistrate Court.