News In Brief (894)
Donors Implored to Change Their Narrative About Malawi
National Planning Commission has advised the donor community to review their reporting style on Malawi’s development which discourages potential investors from coming to Malawi.
Court Gives ZBS Authority to Air Live Mpinganjira's Trial
The High Court in Blantyre has accepted an application by Zodiak radio to cover live trial in a judges’ bribery case involving business magnet Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira.
16-yr Old Boy Arrested For Defiling His Sister
Police in Dedza have arrested a 16-year old boy on allegations that he defiled his biological sister aged 14.
Lightning Kills One, Injures Six
Lightning has killed one person and injured six others at Mfufu Village Traditional Authority (TA) Malanda in Nkhata Bay District.
31 Villagers Arrested For Vandalism
Police in Kasungu have arrested 31 villagers from Makanda village in the area of Chief Mwase in the district for alleged malicious damage and theft of property belonging to Mr. Msusa Zimba.
Court Grants Bail to Former Min. of Lands Vuwa
The Lilongwe Magistrate Court has granted former Minister of Lands Symon Vuwa Kaunda bail following his arrest on Tuesday on corruption practices allegations.
NOCMA Acting CEO Demoted
Former Acting Chief Executive Officer for the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) Hellen Buluma says she has been communicated about the decision to revert her back to her initial position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer following the expiry of her 14-day contract on acting capacity.
Employ Health Surveillance Recruited Under Global Fund, Ombudsman Orders Min. of Health
The office of ombudsman has ordered the ministry of Health to permanently employ all Health Surveillance Assistants which were recruited under global funding in 2007.
Woman, 34, Arrested For Faking Death of Her Daughter
Police in Lilongwe have arrested a 34-year-old woman after she faked death of her own daughter to get money.
SA Court Issues Three Warrants Of Arrest For Bushiri
South African media is reporting that Pretoria Magistrate Court has issued three warrants of arrest for rape cases against Prophet Shepherd Bushiri who is answering fraud and money laundering charges in that country.