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Editors Pick
Focus on saving lives, not the dead—Kwataine
The Malawi Health Equity Network (Mhen) has said there is need for authorities to put more resources on saving people’s…
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MEC dismisses voters’ roll theft
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has dismissed reports that its employee stole the voters’ roll. MEC’s reaction comes after Hanleck…
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National News
Chisi is public servant— MEC
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has told Umodzi Party (UP) president Professor John Chisi that he was rejected to stand…
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Court refuses to grant Bazuka’s application on NBS Bank
The Commercial Division of the High Court in Blantyre on Tuesday refused to grant lawyer Bazuka Mhango an injunction, stopping NBS Bank…
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Mponda acquitted, awarded K500 000
The Blantyre Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday acquitted journalist Justice Mponda and awarded him K500 000 (about $1 250) in…
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Development
The malaise of being withdrawn from marriage
For Jane Mbewa the dream of becoming a nurse has been a constant motivation for her to work hard at…
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Front Page
PP, UDF to field 193 aspiring MPs
The People’s Party (PP) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) will field parliamentary candidates in all the 193 constituencies whereas…
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Editors Pick
800 youths acquire jobs in labour export deal
At least 800 youths have gone to work abroad in a labour export deal, government has said. Minister of Sports…
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Front Page
JB, Khumbo separated at memorial service
Signs of a growing chasm between Malawi President Joyce Banda and her embattled Vice-President Khumbo Kachali emerged on Sunday at…
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Front Page
Parties optimistic of winning May elections
Three more political parties yesterday presented their nomination papers for the presidential race to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) in…
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National News
Wilsa condemns police for selective justice
Women and Law in Southern Africa (Wilsa) Malawi Chapter has condemned the police for what it described as selective justice…
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National News
Jumbe leaves Tisintha Alliance
The New Labour Party (NLP), which is led by Friday Jumbe, is finally out of Tisintha Alliance citing immense pressure…
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One Billion Rising ceremony Friday
Malawi will this Friday commemorate the One Billion Rising at a ceremony that will take place at Henry Henderson Institute…
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Front Page
Tisintha Alliance sign MoU
Seven political parties on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to field one presidential candidate under the banner of…
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National News
Teachers camp at DEM office
Primary school teachers from Blantyre Rural on Monday camped at the offices of their district education manager (DEM) demanding an explanation on…
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Education
Debating compulsory education
Section 13 of Malawi’s revised Education Act (2012) says that provision of primary education in government schools shall be free…
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Editors Pick
Ntata sues BBC
Former legal adviser to former president the late Bingu wa Mutharika has sued the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for claiming…
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Front Page
Katsonga goes unopposed
People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) president Mark Katsonga Phiri went unopposed during the convention that took place in Blantyre yesterday. From…
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Editors Pick
Vendors back in Lilongwe, Mzuzu streets
Vendors are back in the streets of Lilongwe and Mzuzu three months after they were evicted, The Nation has learnt. Both chief…
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Front Page
UK to continue with aid for Malawi
Despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) showing confidence with the Joyce Banda administration with a $20 million loan approval, the…
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