News In Brief (876)
Chakwera Justifies Decision to Fire Minister
President Lazarus Chakwera yesterday told the nation he is not impressed with the performance of some of his cabinet ministers who are not only incompetent but also corrupt.
Special Law Commission Proposes Establishment of a Health Insurance System
A Special Law Commission on the Review of the Public Health Act has proposed the establishment of a health insurance system for all workers in the country.
Govt Challenges Chiefs to Champion Cleanup Campaigns
Government has challenged chiefs to champion cleanup campaigns as a way of controlling the Cholera outbreak in the country.
Development Players Urged To Work With People With Disabilities
Stakeholders in the country have been urged to incorporate people with disabilities in their programmes in a bid to address the challenges they face.
British Royal Family Member, Sophie, Jets In For A 3-Day Visit
The Countess of Wessex from United Kingdom, Her Royal Highness, Sophie, is in the country for a three-day visit.
MPS Registers a Decline in Defilement Cases
Statistics from Malawi Police Service show that the country has registered a drop in defilement cases by slightly over 300 in the first half of this year compared to last year.
PAC Conference Set For November
The quasi-religious body Public Affairs Committee PAC has disclosed that its all-inclusive stakeholders conference aimed at discussing the prevailing economic woes in the country is likely to be held before the end of November this year.
MDF & Malaysian War Veterans Calls on Youths To Embrace Malawi History
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and Malaysian war veterans have called for youths in the country to embrace Malawi's history and become disciplined citizens for continued legacy of those who fought for the country's freedom.
TEVETA For Serious Scrutiny of Foreign Examining Bodies Certification
The Technical Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority TEVETA says there’s need for serious scrutiny of some certification by foreign examining bodies so that they meet the needs of the industry.
Vacant AG Post Choking Audit Transactions, Govt Concedes
The government has conceded that delays to fill the vacant position of Auditor General has resulted in slow operations of audit transactions in its departments and agencies.