News In Brief (894)
Mulanje NICE Says Covid-9 Challenge in Civic Education
In readiness for the fresh presidential elections around the corner, parties and civil society organizations are on the ground mobilizing and civic educating people on the importance of voting in the coming elections.
Election Exercise Exposes Ignorance on Goings-on
Voter transfer and certificate replacement exercise the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) was undertaking in Mangochi from 23-27 May 2020 has exposed that people in the district do not follow events including the electoral calendar leading to the court sanctioned fresh presidential election.
Eleven Murder Cases in Under Three Months
In just under three months, police in Dedza say they have recorded a total of eleven suspected murder cases.
Dedza villagers Attack Chief Wee Hours Wednesday
Around two in the morning today, commotion erupted in a village in Dedza as villager vandalized property of a traditional leader whose authority they no longer respect.
No Invitations for Fresh Poll International Observers
It is highly likely that the fresh presidential election coming in Malawi will be conducted in the absence of international observers. Even the Malawi Electoral Commission-MEC-is yet to send out invitations as has been the tradition.
WHO, UNICEF Warn of Harmful Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
A new report by WHO, UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) reveals that despite efforts to stop the harmful promotion of breast-milk substitutes, countries are still falling short in protecting parents from misleading information.
Second Feasibility for Coal Fired Power Generation Project
The Malawi government will soon award a contract for second phase of a feasibility study for a possible coal fired power generation project at Kammwamba in Ntcheu.
Catholic Bishops Suggest Next Best Leader for Malawi
Catholic Bishops have today issued their 26th pastoral letter in which they stress that the need for “ a new era in Malawi” has reached a critical stage where the country can either degenerate into a failed state or rise to a unified, orderly and prosperous nation.
Silver Strikers to Spend K40 Million on Player Contracts
Silver Strikers say they expect to spend at least forty million Kwacha renewing players’ contracts and extending those that are about to expire.
Total Number of People With Coronavirus in Malawi Now at 52
Government announced ten new covid-19 cases identified in four districts.