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Rising Suicide: Psychologist Blames Lack on Trust
A top psychologist has blamed the sharp rise in suicide cases in Malawi on the absence of trust on confidential issues among the citizenry an attribute that, if developed, could curb the raging problem.
Tourism Grows as Malawi Launches National Tourism Month
Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule says the tourism sector has seen significant growth since the launch of the "Tiziyamba Ndife a Malawi" campaign, with an increasing number of Malawians visiting local tourist destinations.
Father Boucher Remembered for Preserving Malawian Culture
The departed Catholic priest, father Claude Boucher, has been described as a man who knew how to safeguard and preserve the Malawian culture.
Malawi Chewa Group to Hold Parallel Chifukwato Ceremony
Barely a few days after some the Chewa people led by Chewa Heritage Foundation celebrated Kulamba ceremony in Zambia, another Chewa group called Malawi Chewa Heritage has announced it will hold a parallel local event.
Man Arrested in Neno for Ritual Coffins, Accomplice Escapes
Police in Neno have arrested a 42-year-old man named as Christopher Manyika on allegations that he and a colleague were found with two coffins which they wanted to use for rituals.
Mulanje District Hospital Rolls Out Paying Services
The District Hospital in Mulanje has rolled out optional paying services at the health facility with assurance that free services will not be compromised.
UTM Orders its Members to Stop Attending Govt Functions
UTM secretary General, Patricia Kaliati has ordered all party members to stop attending government functions because the party is no longer in the ruling Tonse Alliance.
Chakwera Criticized for Silence on Chilima Plane Crash Report
President Lazarus Chakwera has come under criticism for not making public a preliminary report on the plane crash that killed vice president Saulos Chilima and eight others.
Churches Urged to Pray For Peace Ahead of 2025 Elections
Churches have been urged to pray for the nation and provide spiritual counselling to politicians ahead of 2025 elections.
Unknown Man Shoots Himself Dead at Chitipi
Last night a man has shot himself dead at Chitipi in Lilongwe police have confirmed.