News In Brief (885)
Illovo Sugar Rejects Calls for Price Reduction Despite Mounting Pressure
BLANTYRE, Malawi - Despite mounting pressure for Illovo Sugar Malawi plc to lower the price of sugar in the country, the company's Managing Director, Lekani Katandula, affirmed that there are no justifications for a price reduction, writes Steven Godfrey Mkweteza.
High Court Adjourns to August 1 a Corruption Case Involving Veep Chilima
The High Court in Lilongwe has adjourned to August 1 when vice president Saulos Chilima will take plea in the corruption case he is answering.
Tobacco Rakes in MK339 Million
The Tobacco Commission says, the country has realised 227 million us dollars (which is equivalent to 339 billion kwacha) from 97.8 million kilograms of tobacco that has been sold so far.
MW Ratifies ATU Convention Which Seeks to Promote ICT Services
Malawi has finally ratified the African Telecommunications Union convention which seeks to promote ICT services at continental level.
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.