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Misunderstandings over Nthalire chieftaincy
A misunderstanding over succession has ensued among three royal families in Traditional Authority (T/A) Nthalire chieftaincy following the death…
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CCJP calls for more accountability
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has expressed the need for civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations…
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Being raised by mentally ill mother
She calls herself Viwaya—a troublesome woman. She is in her 30s and mentally ill. For two years now, she…
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Flipside of community radios
Lights, computers, microphones—all on! From the soundproofed studios of Tuntufye Radio Station in Karonga, word goes out: “Fifty two…
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From WhatsApp with K1m gifts
The rising popularity of information and communications technology (ICT) has sparked a heated debate over ethical use of smartphones…
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Synod unveils K21m emergency cash transfer
Almost 300 households affected by last year’s dry spells in Karonga will receive cash from CCAP Synod of Livingstonia…
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Karonga Prison sounds SOS
Karonga Prison officer-in-charge Prince Kasili has asked business persons in the district to come into rescue of the correctional…
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Goodbye local potatoes!
The vision to turn the country from a predominantly importing and consuming economy seems to be up in smoke as…
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Five district councils lose ministry’s trust
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says it has lost trust in five district councils whose failure…
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Councillors aiding corruption—CCJP
Dormant councillors are aiding the looting of public resources in Karonga, a new study has showed. The public expenditure tracking…
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Development
Katili’s forsaken thousands
Anna Mtambo has never delivered with the assistance of skilled birth attendants. Twice she gave birth on the way to…
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PAC trains leaders in conflict resolution
A spate of violent clashes in Karonga has compelled Public Affairs Committee (PAC) to start equipping traditional and religious leaders…
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Experts punch holes into Chiefs Act
Experts have faulted the Chiefs Act for giving too much power to the Head of State to appoint and…
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KA hailstorm leaves 1351 households in despair
Nearly 5 000 Malawians are in dire need of food and shelter following hailstorms which destroyed houses in the…
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Heavy winds displace hundreds in Karonga
It never rains, but pours in Karonga. Barely weeks after a hailstorm destroyed nearly 60 houses on the southern…
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Synod launches K300m lakeshore health initiative
The CCAP Synod of Livingstonia has unveiled a K300 million intervention to improve the health status of nearly 50…
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KA hospital runs out of essential drugs
Ministry of Health has ordered the Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) to supply drugs to Karonga District Hospital, which…
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Flood victims embrace winter cropping
A round this time last year, the family of six was among hundreds of Malawians displaced by chronic floods…
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Cedep rolls out HIV prevention project in Karonga
Centre for the Development of People (Cedep) has embarked on a K60 million project in Karonga to fight HIV and…
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Karonga District Hospital in bad shape
Hospital advisory committee (HAC) members at Karonga District Hospital have expressed concern over the drainage system of the facility. Speaking…
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