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Parliament Hikes Accommodation Allowances for MPs
Zodiak has established that Members of Parliament have had their accommodation allowances increased from the initial 80 to 100 thousand kwacha per day following an uproar by some lawmakers that the current amount does not correspondent with the high cost of living.
Ministry Pushing for Re-turn of Civics as a Subject in School
Ministry of Civic Education and National Unity says it will commence curriculum audit next month January as it pushes for re-introduction of civics as a subject in the country’s education syllabus.
Shortage of Dieticians Fueling Cases of Malnutrition - Specialist
Increased cases of malnutrition in the country are being attributed to inadequate dieticians in Malawi’s health facilities.
Natural Disasters' Death Toll Rises to 21
The number of People killed by natural disasters since the onset of the rainy season has risen to 21 from 19 and those injured are now at 59 from 55.
Experts Hail Parley for Passing Electoral Law Amendment Bills
Governance groups have welcomed two electoral law reform bills passed by parliament yesterday describing them as a key step to shape the direction of the 2025 general elections.
Kananji, Kaunda & 22 Others Attain CAF B License
Twenty-four football coaches have been cleared to lead in the TNM Super League beginning next year after attaining the CAF B Coaching License.
EGENCO to Briefly Remove 100 Megawatts From National Power Grid
The Electricity Generation Company Malawi Limited (EGENCO) has announced that there will be an emergency outage of Nkula B power station from 15th to 19th December which will result in temporally removal of 100 megawatts from the national power grid.
2021 NGO Sector Report; 52 Percent of NGOs Keep Sources of Funding Secret
The 2021 annual NGO sector report by the Non-Governmental Organizations Regulatory Authority shows that 52 percent of active NGOs in the country still keep sources of their funding a secret.
20,000-Seater Thyolo Stadium to be Completed in February
The 20, 000-seater Thyolo stadium is expected to be completed in February next year following the revision of the budget from K2.6 billion to K5. 6 billion.
Catholic Bishops Concerned About Corruption Fight
A grouping of Catholic bishops in the country, the Episcopal Conference of Malawi-ECM, says it shares frustrations that Malawians have on the way the fight against corruption is being handled in the country.