News In Brief (894)
Govt. Salaries: ID Submissions Extended
Government has offered a three month grace period for civil servants to submit their national ID numbers to the human resource department or risk being struck out of the payroll.
Kauma Residents Take Down Brick Fence Barricading a Public Cemetery
Irate residents from Kauma high density area in Lilongwe have physically demolished a brick fence which a businessperson constructed almost making a public cemetery inaccessible.
Bishop Musikuwa Asks Politicians to Unite
The Catholic Bishop of Chikwawa diocese has asked political party leaders to take advantage of the Christmas celebrations to unite and preach peace and love.
Airtel Shares: Malawians Priority
Airtel Malawi Tuesday morning announced that it will offer to the general public a total of 2. 2 billion Kwacha shares, an amount which translates to 20 percent stake in its business, an offer which will be open on Friday.
Defilement, Molestation Rampant in Schools-MHRC
The Malawi Human Rights Commission MHRC says defilement and child molestation cases remain a challenge in the country especially in schools.
Croc. Kills Woman in Nkhotakota
Barely a day after a 15 year old boy was killed by a crocodile in Nkhotakota, the same beast has killed an elderly woman.
Queens Gets Shot in Arm
The Medical Council of Malawi says it expects improved service provision at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, following provision of additional resources at the facility.
'Get People Move Upland'
A Development planner and Humanitarian expert says people in flood prone areas can relocate upland if authorities adopt hybrid solutions to clearly understand and respond, based on the people’s needs.
Josephy Kamwendo Hangs Boots
Former Flames international midfielder, Joseph Kamwendo, who has lately been game-starved at Be Forward Wanderers, says he is hanging his boots from active football.
FUM Demands TRADE Transparency
Demand for transparency and accountability has become the first call in the new Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship Program (TRADE).