News In Brief (876)
Five Arrested Over Polytechnic Robberies
The Police in Limbe have arrested five suspected criminals in connection with robberies at the Polytechnic Chichiri hostels.
Balaka Month-Old-Baby Dies After Hospital 'Mismanagement'
In a latest case of alleged medical mismanagement, a month-old-baby has died at Balaka district hospital just days after medical council suspended nurses at Ntcheu hospital for patient mismanagement.
Malawi Phasing Out Passport
This January, the department of Immigration and citizenship services is set to roll out a new Electronic Passport which phases out the usual booklets.
Indian Nationals Found Dead in Salima
Malawi Advised: Stop Awaiting Disasters
Outgoing Japanese envoy to Malawi, Kae Yanagasawa, has told authorities in Malawi to stop waiting for natural disasters to strike first but work on preparedness to mitigate impact.
Catholic Bishops Prepare Flock on ConCourt Out-come
Malawi Catholic bishops say as citizens await the court ruling on the presidential election case, the country faces serious threats to peace and unity.
Ex-Lilongwe Mayor Desmond Bikoko Arrested
The immediate-past mayor for the city of Lilongwe, Dr. Desmond Bikoko, has been arrested by officers of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
Bilira Students to Foot Bill for School Destruction
A day after a fracas forced closure of Bilira Community Day Secondary in Ntcheu, classes have resumed with an order that students who were involved in the vandalism should shoulder the cost of maintenance of the facility.
ConCourt Judge Sends Public Out of Gallery
Constitutional Court is hearing proceedings with an empty public gallery after judge Ivy Kamanga ordered people sitting in the gallery hearing the presidential election case to go out because they were interrupting proceedings.
Church Parish Initiative to Help Needy
Increasing demand for support to students in secondary and tertiary education has prompted Saint Kizito (Chigoneka) Parish in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe to construct an office complex for income generation.