News In Brief (893)
MDF Calls For Patience Amidst VP Plane Crash Probe
In light of the plane crash that led to the death of Vice President Saulos Chilima along with eight others, Commander of Malawi Defence Force (MDF), Lieutenant General Paul Valentino Phiri, has requested for Malawians’ patience during the ongoing investigation for a conclusive outcome.
Chakwera Seeks Foriegn Aid in VP Death Probe
President Lazarus Chakwera has asked development partners to assist Malawi in conducting an independent probe into the accident of a military plane, that claimed lives of 9 people including the vice president Dr. Saulos Chilima.
Malawians who Abandoned Israeli Farms Deported
The Malawi government says Israel has deported 12 Malawian workers who had deserted farms where they had been employed to work.
Last Witness Testifies in Matemba’s Case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has finished parading witnesses in the case against its former director general Reyneck Matemba.
Owaganizira Kupha Awamanga
Apolisi amanga abambo atatu - a Gift Banda a zaka 29, a Yusuf Matola a zaka 33 ndi a Regan Phiri a zaka 39 - powaganizira kuti akukhudzidwa ndi kuphedwa kwa mzika ya dziko la South Korea pa 7 February chaka chino.
Court Adjourns Chisale’s Case
Principal Resident Magistrate Rodrick Michongwe has adjourned to a later date the intimidation and judiciary interference case involving Norman Chisale, body guard to former president Peter Mutharika.
NBS Yawonjezera Makobili a Chikho
Bank ya NBS lero yalengeza kuti yakweza ndalama zomwe imapereka pa mpikisano wa mpira wa miyendo wa ntchito zachifundo (Charity Shield) kuchoka pa K20 million kufika pa K40 million m’zaka zitatu zikudzazi.
Passport Fees Reduced; E-system Restored
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services says it has now completed restoration works of its electronic passport issuance system.
MEJN Proposes 1 Percent Vat Hike
The Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) is proposing a one percent increment of the Value Added Tax which will enable government raise additional resources for social protection programs such as the social cash transfer.
MCP Sets August 8th to 10th For its Elective Convention
The Malawi Congress Party has set 8th to 10th of August this year as the dates for its elective convention but the venue is yet to be announced.