News In Brief (894)
Churches Strategize Compliance On Coronavirus Control
In Malawi today, the majority of Sunday congregating denominations grappled to comply with a government directive limiting gatherings to groups of less than a hundred people.
Covid 19 Threat: Mutharika Declares State of Disaster
President Mutharika has announced drastic measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Malawi, including suspension of mass gatherings and closure of schools.
Chimunthu Banda Turns Down Ministerial Appointment
Only hours after President Peter Mutharika unveiled his new cabinet of 32 members, one senior appointee, former Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu-Banda has turned down the appointment.
Fake News Costing Coronavirus Preparedness in Malawi
The cost of preparing for the possible arrival of corona virus and COVID19 in Malawi is fast rising with increased false messages courtesy of social media.
APM’s Withholding of Bills' Assent Sparks Debate
The decision by President Peter Mutharika to withhold assent to recently passed electoral reforms bills has sparked a national discourse as the country prepares for fresh elections following the February orders of the Constitutional Court in the presidential election case.
'I served Malawi well'-General Nundwe
Out-going Malawi Defense Force Commander, General Vincent Nundwe, says he leaves office proud that in the few months he has been at the helm of the army, no citizen was shot on the streets at a time demonstrations were the order of the day.
Adult Literacy; Men Shunning Sessions
In Mzimba, more and more illiterate men are staying away from adult literacy centres established by various stakeholders to help increase literacy levels in Malawi.
Dowa Farmers Urged to Join Cooperatives to Fight Poverty
Members of a farmers’ cooperative in Dowa attest to the importance of belonging to the group saying their lives have changed for the better.
APM Shoots Down Bills, Rejects to Fire MEC Commissioners
President Peter Mutharika has 'withheld' assent to recent electoral amendment bills, saying parliament flouted the Constitution in framing the bills.
Mzimba HRDC Protests Turn Nasty
There were running battles between police and demonstrators in Mzimba after a third attempt by the protesters to seal council offices were thwarted by the law enforcers on apparent instruction from the regional commissioner for the Northern region.
