News In Brief (881)
Vacant AG Post Choking Audit Transactions, Govt Concedes
The government has conceded that delays to fill the vacant position of Auditor General has resulted in slow operations of audit transactions in its departments and agencies.
Youth Decide Asks Tonse to Implement National Youth Manifesto
Youth Decide Campaign Team Leader, Charles Kajoloweka has asked the Tonse administration to show commitment implementing promises in the National Youth Manifesto that was endorsed in 2019.
Social-Economic Woes Depriving MW “Peaceful Nation” Accolade-CSOs
Civil society organizations say socio-economic woes Malawians are experiencing are depriving the country from being accorded the accolade of a “peaceful nation” despite the absence of conflicts and other crises.
Ruling on Controversial Sale of Gam Fuels Limited October 3
The Commercial Division of the High Court in Lilongwe has adjourned to 3 October ruling on a case over the controversial sale of Gam Fuels Limited at Kanengo.
MW May Not Adopt Virginal Ring As an HIV Control Measure-Ministry
Ministry of Health has disclosed that the country may not adopt dapivirine viginal ring as an HIV/AIDS complementary prevention measure despite the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommending the method in 2021.
MNCS Dissolves AAM Executive Committee
The Malawi National Council of Sports has dissolved Athletics Association of Malawi’s Executive Committee for failing to finalise amendments to the constitution and hold elections.
Police Arrest Two Over Gate Fraud at Dedza Stadium
Police in Dedza have arrested two cashiers for allegedly stealing gate collections amounting to 218,000 Kwacha at Dedza stadium on Sunday.
Liverpool Welcome Trust to Partner Govt on Climate Change
A health research organisation says it is planning to partner with government to commence a study on how the climate change is negatively impacting on the health of Malawians.
Malawi National & Unity Peace Commission Ready by December
The Ministry of National Unity and Civic Education says the Malawi National and Unity Peace Commission will be ready by December this year.
Increased Poaching Worries African Parks
Officials from African Parks have expressed worry with the increased rate of poaching in their reserves which is making them lose an average of four wildlife animals monthly to the malpractice.