News In Brief (881)
Transformative Inspire PEACH Project Addresses Data Challenges Amid Pandemics
Blantyre, Malawi - The Inspire PEACH project has emerged as a transformative initiative to address the critical data challenges faced by African countries like Malawi during the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Sumeya Issa of Africa Brief.
Musician Skeffa Chimoto Urges Music Artists to be Original
Renowned musician Skeffa Chimoto has encouraged music artists in the country to be original in their careers, for the authenticity of their work if they are to claim a spot on the international level.
MK2.5 Million Cost To Move LLDC Flag Pole Raises Alarm
Some governance experts have described as alarming a decision by Lilongwe District Council’s decision to move a flag-pole to another spot within the yard, which will cost the council 2,5 million kwacha, according to a memo we have seen.
Kanengo & Old Town to Connect Over 80 000 New Customers to Power
Over 80, 000 new households are expected to benefit from the Lilongwe City Substations Improvement Project currently underway, co-financed by the Japanese and Malawi governments, a development the ministry of energy says will enhance social economic development in the country.
Nacala Logisticts Resumes Passanger Train Services
The country’s rail transport operator, Nacala Logistics has announced resumption of passenger train between Balaka and Limbe in Blantyre this Friday, after an indefinite suspension in March this year.
Chiradzulu District Council Takes Parliamentarians to Task
The district council for in Chiradzulu has taken parliamentarians in the district to task for absenting themselves from attending full council deliberations without giving adequate excuses.
Rwanda & Burundi War Crime Suspects Residing in Malawi
Homeland security says it suspects that at least 50 war crime suspects from Rwanda and Burundi are residing in Malawi and a man-hunt is underway.
Salima Sugar Company Top Manager Arrested
The top manager for Salima Sugar Company has been arrested on suspicion he was laundering money.
IRC Sets July 14 for Pension Case Hearing
The industrial relations court in Blantyre has set July 14 as the day which the pension case will be heard.
President Chakwera Removes Senior Chief Kalumo of Ntchisi
President Lazarus Chakwera has removed Senior Chief Kalumo of Ntchisi from his position for allegedly failing to discharge his duties.