News In Brief (894)
New Fish Disease, EUS, Spreads to Agriculture Extensions in Mchinji
The outbreak of the new fish disease first discovered in Mchinji has now spread to all seven Agriculture Extension Planning areas in the district.
Girl,18, Committs Suicide Over a Broken Love Relationship in Dowa
An 18-year-old form 2 girl in Madisi, Dowa has committed suicide after a boyfriend terminated their relationship.
Muslim WL to Construct a Hospital in MW
The Muslim World League has indicated that they want to construct a magnificent hospital in the country in order to alleviate the health challenges which poor Malawians are facing.
ACB Awaits Supreme Court' Direction on K1.7 Billion Muluzi Case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says it is waiting for direction from the Supreme Court on how the K1.7 billion case involving former President Bakili Muluzi should proceed.
RBM Maintains Policy Rate Amid COVID19 Pandemic
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has maintained the Policy Rate at 13.5% on the basis that the economic outlook points to low growth prospects in 2020 among others due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NONM Welcomes Zikomo Awards
National Organization of Nurses and Midwives says it has welcomed the president’s decision to establish Zikomo Awards but consultation and look into their welfare would have been ideal.
Gvt Plans to Introduce Career Diplomatic Service
Government has disclosed an ambitious plan to introduce career diplomatic service with the aim of bringing sanity in operations of all Malawi missions.
Court Adjourns to August 19 Case Involving Tycoon Thom Mpinganjira
In the High Court in Blantyre, a judge has adjourned to August 19 the case in which former Chief Executive for FDH Bank Thom Mpinganjira is being accused of trying to bribe Constitutional Court judges who were trying the Presidential election case.
Ex-Police Inspector General Peter Mukhitho Arrested
Former director of state residences during Peter Mutharika’s reign Mr. Peter Mukhito has been arrested.
Malawi’s COVID-19 Death Toll Hits Triple Digits
Malawi has reached the 100 mark of Covid-19 deaths since the outbreak was confirmed in April.