News In Brief (885)
MEJN Proposes 1 Percent Vat Hike
The Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) is proposing a one percent increment of the Value Added Tax which will enable government raise additional resources for social protection programs such as the social cash transfer.
MCP Sets August 8th to 10th For its Elective Convention
The Malawi Congress Party has set 8th to 10th of August this year as the dates for its elective convention but the venue is yet to be announced.
A Completed Guardian Shelter Lies Idle for 13 Yrs in Thyolo
A completed guardian shelter at Bvumbwe health center in Thyolo is yet to be opened after a contractor reportedly withheld keys since 2010 due to payment issues.
Dr Kaonga Elected PRISAM Sacco President
The Private Schools Association of Malawi (PRISAM) has elected Dr. Ernest Kaonga as its SACCO president at the elections held on Wednesday at Mponela in Dowa.
Community Rehabilitates Naisi River
Community members from Group Village Head Chopi in Zomba have started rehabilitating Naisi River to avoid destructions triggered by natural disasters like tropical cyclones.
Police Arrest 14 for Stealing Macadamia Nuts
Police in Chiradzulu have arrested 14 people for stealing macadamia nuts and have managed to recover 1,287 kilograms of the nuts from Sable Farming worth K14.5 million.
A Nankhumwa, Jeffrey ndi Ena Awachotsa mu DPP
Chipani cha DPP chachotsa m'chipanichi ena mwa akuluakulu ake monga a Kondwani Nankhumwa, a Grezelder Jeffrey, a Mark Botomani, a Nicholas Dausi ndi a Ken Msonda mwa ena.
Mvula Ipitilira
Nthambi yoona zanyengo m'dziko muno yati palibe nkhawa iliyonse ya ng’amba mwezi uno wa January.
Rains Likely to Continue
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has ruled out any threat of dry spells hitting the country within this month.
Stray Buffalo Injures 2 in Ekwendeni
A stray buffalo is looming in communities around Ekwendeni in Mzimba North and has injured several people in the area in the past two days, according those we spoke to.