News In Brief (894)
Mustapha Gidado Appointed New Executive Director of KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
Dr. Mustapha Gidado takes up the position of Executive Director of KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation. He succeeds Kitty van Weezenbeek, who switched to the World Health Organization (WHO) on 1st May 2020.
Govt. Intervenes in ESCOM and Raiply Electricity Poles Feud
Min. Lowe Cautions Plem Construction Company on Substandard Work
MEC Presents Final Elections Report to Chakwera
The Malawi Electoral Commission MEC on Thursday officially presented to President Lazarus Chakwera a report on the Court ordered fresh Presidential Elections as per legal requirement.
Face Mask Subsidy in Likoma; Over 700 Vulnerable People to Benefit
Over 700 vulnerable people in Likoma Island will now be able to access face masks at a subsidized price of about 100 kwacha each, courtesy of the Member of Parliament for the Island Christopher Ashemes Songwe.
Chakwera Proposes Reopening of Air Transport & Education Sector in September
President Lazarus Chakwera has suggested that the transport and education sectors start full operations in September this year, depending on the Covid-19 situation.
Over 100 Malawians Stranded in China Amid COVID-19
Over 100 Malawians in China have pleaded with government to bail them out of COVID-19 economic challenges which they have experienced for five months in a foreign land.
Chakwera Dares Youth to Use Crisis to Provide Solutions
The country’s president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has dared the youth to use crises that impact their social-economic growth to nurture their skills in providing solutions other than waiting on government and other stakeholders.
Chakwera Appoints Chrissie Kanyasho as Deputy Leader of the House
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday appointed Chrissie Kalamula Kanyasho member of parliament for Nkhatabay North who is also deputy minister of health as Deputy Leader of the House.
MERA CEO Magalasi & Three Others Granted Bail
MERA CEO Collins Magalasi and three other co-accused persons have been granted bail by Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Violet Chipawo.