News In Brief (876)
Police Arrest Two Zimbabwean Nationals For Possessing Cocaine
Lilongwe Police have arrested two Zimbabweans for allegedly possessing 215ml of a Narcotic drug Cocaine solution in area 43 Lilongwe on Tuesday identified as Tinashe Mukarati aged 36 and Merisha Jackson aged 43.
Nankhumwa Tears Apart President Chakwera’s SONA
Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Kondwani Nankhumwa, says President Lazarus Chakwera and his government hasn’t lived up to promises made during the campaign period.
MCTU to Conduct Survey on Tonse Administration Job Creation
The Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) says it is planning to undertake a nationwide survey to quantify the number of jobs that have been created so far since the current administration came into office.
Some People Affected By Cyclone Ana Yet To Receive Help
Over 100 Cyclone Ana survivors from two camps in Phalombe are yet to receive help two weeks after the devastating storm hit the district.
Germany & MW Govts Sign a 23 Million Euros Financial Cooperation Agreement
In a bid to address challenges faced in the country in different sectors, the federal republic of Germany and the Malawi government have signed a financial cooperation agreement worth 23 million euros to help improve the living conditions of people.
Tobacco Estimates to be Out Next Month
Latest tobacco estimates for Malawi will not be out until next month as the exercise is still underway, says the Tobacco Commission.
MACRA Calibrates Broadcasters’ Database
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it is realigning its’ database to ensure that all broadcasters are operating in line with their licenses.
Political Friction Continues Inside Opposition DPP
Political friction in the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) continues; now with some members of the party National Governing Council accusing party president Arthur Peter Mutharika of being captured and no longer in charge.
Cannabis Farming Facing Technical & Financial Challenges
The Cannabis Regulatory Authority says cannabis farming is facing technical and financial challenges in its maiden year.
Scarcity of Bactrim Worries People Living With HIV/AIDS
People living with HIV and AIDS who are on antiretroviral therapy are worried about the shortage of Bactrim in public hospitals, a situation they fear would expose them to opportunistic infections.