News In Brief (876)
Face Mask Subsidy in Likoma; Over 700 Vulnerable People to Benefit
Over 700 vulnerable people in Likoma Island will now be able to access face masks at a subsidized price of about 100 kwacha each, courtesy of the Member of Parliament for the Island Christopher Ashemes Songwe.
Chakwera Proposes Reopening of Air Transport & Education Sector in September
President Lazarus Chakwera has suggested that the transport and education sectors start full operations in September this year, depending on the Covid-19 situation.
Over 100 Malawians Stranded in China Amid COVID-19
Over 100 Malawians in China have pleaded with government to bail them out of COVID-19 economic challenges which they have experienced for five months in a foreign land.
Chakwera Dares Youth to Use Crisis to Provide Solutions
The country’s president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has dared the youth to use crises that impact their social-economic growth to nurture their skills in providing solutions other than waiting on government and other stakeholders.
Chakwera Appoints Chrissie Kanyasho as Deputy Leader of the House
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday appointed Chrissie Kalamula Kanyasho member of parliament for Nkhatabay North who is also deputy minister of health as Deputy Leader of the House.
MERA CEO Magalasi & Three Others Granted Bail
MERA CEO Collins Magalasi and three other co-accused persons have been granted bail by Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Violet Chipawo.
Castel & MW Distilleries Ltd to Merge, Analyst Predicts Downsizing in Human Resource
Malawi Distilleries Limited and a subsidiary of a French Giant beverage manufacturer Castel Malawi Brewery have expressed intention to merge the two companies, according to a Gazette General Notice, number 82 of 31st July 2020.
Parley Engages President Chakwera on Dates For 2020/2021 Budget Sitting
The National Assembly says discussions are underway between Speaker Catherine Gotani Hara and President Lazarus Chakwera on possible dates for parliament to reconvene for the 2020/2021 budget sitting.
Police Rescues 6 That Were Being Trafficked Into Zambia
Police in Mchinji district has rescued six people including a two-year-old who were being trafficked into neighboring Zambia.
Chinkhoma Auction Floors in Kasungu to Close on 14th August
As the tobacco marketing season draws to an end, the Tobacco Commission has announced that Chinkhoma Auction Floors in Kasungu will close on the 14th of this month.