News In Brief (893)
NPL Celebrates 30 Years of Existence
Nation Publications Limited is celebrating 30 years of its existence, looking back with pride at the journey through which it has contributed to the media industry as well as democracy in Malawi.
Ombudsman Finds no Proof of Unprocedural Auction Sale at CMST
An investigation by the office of the Ombudsman on alleged unprocedural auction sale of motor vehicles and abuse of power by some members of management at the Central Medical Stores Trust has established no proof of the said two allegations.
ICRISAT Urges Govt to Invest More in Millet Production
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has tipped Malawi to diversify her agricultural production systems and invest more in climate resilient crops amid weather shocks.
TNM in K1.8 billion Profit Loss
Mobile phone service provider TNM plc has reported a profit loss of K1.8 billion for the year 2022 on 2021’s K9.7 billion.
MEC Projects 11 Million Malawians to Participate in 2025 Tripartite Elections
Nsanje, Malawi – The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has projected that 11 million Malawians will participate in the 2025 tripartite elections, writes Cornelius Lupenga of Africa Briefs.
Malawi Prison Service Dismisses 16 Warders
The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) has dismissed 16 warders for conniving with prisoners to dupe people money through digital platforms.
HRDC Reacts on Vehicle Import Duty Saga, Gives Govt 7-Day Ultimatum
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition – HRDC has given government a 7-day ultimatum to engage different stakeholders to address concerns bordering on the newly introduced vehicle import duty, or face unspecified action.
MISA Malawi Chapter Mourns Journalist Jean Yona
The Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA Malawi chapter) has described the death of journalist Jean Yona as a loss to the media industry.
Illovo Sugar Rejects Calls for Price Reduction Despite Mounting Pressure
BLANTYRE, Malawi - Despite mounting pressure for Illovo Sugar Malawi plc to lower the price of sugar in the country, the company's Managing Director, Lekani Katandula, affirmed that there are no justifications for a price reduction, writes Steven Godfrey Mkweteza.
High Court Adjourns to August 1 a Corruption Case Involving Veep Chilima
The High Court in Lilongwe has adjourned to August 1 when vice president Saulos Chilima will take plea in the corruption case he is answering.