News In Brief (876)
HRDC Decries Human Rights in Malawi
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says Malawi is far from fruition of human rights as political leaders in the country are intolerant and choice of leaders is influencing by political needs.
Elections Material Warehouse Damaged in Blantyre Rains
Heavy rains experienced in Blantyre yesterday afternoon have damaged part of a warehouse for Malawi Parliament at Maone in Limbe.
Salima Reflects on Mental Health Problems
Traditional leaders in Salima have been implored to take an active role in sensitizing their subjects about mental health issues which is becoming a serious public health issue of concern.
MDF Road Project Workers Demand Dues
There are emerging concerns among Malawi Defense Force personnel working on the Tsangano-Neno-Mwanza road project.
Mother Scotches Son for Theft
A boy is in agony in Chikwawa district after his mother burnt his hands as punishment for eating the only food-boiled wild beans- that was in the home.
Donors Claim Cartels Duping Malawi
British high commissioner to Malawi, Holly Tett, says there is emerging evidence of cartels operating within the private sector in Malawi focused on grabbing public procurement contracts.
Parliament Ignites Debate on JCE
The Parliamentary Education Committee has reignited the debate on the abolished Junior Certificate of Education examination by recommending that the Ministry of Education do through consultations to reinstate the exams.
Chilima’s Lawyers to Take on Chisi Today
Lawyers for UTM’s president Dr. Saulos Chilima in the case of the presidential election today start cross-examining witness for Malawi Electoral Commission Muhabi Chisi.
UN Women Want Men, Boys Involved in Ending Gender-Based Violence
The United Nations Women Country Representative Clara Anyangwe says increased engagement of men and boys in ending gender-based violence could help reduce cases of new HIV/AIDS infection in the country.
Malawi Gas Stations Non Compliant on Safety
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority has made a serious safety concern admitting that almost all filling stations in the country are not complying with the 2017 recommended standards of safety.
