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EU commits 36m euros to secondary education
The European Union (EU) has announced a 36 million euros commitment to support government efforts to provide increased access to…
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Breaking News: APM fires Chaponda
President Peter Mutharika has fired Agriculture Minister George Chaponda on the back of investigations into the purchase of maize as…
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Minister Chiumia in court for contempt
Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Grace Chiumia is expected to appear in court today for contempt of court…
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Millions found in ACB raid: Confiscate over K200 million, files and computers
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) yesterday cracked its whip on embattled Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development George Chaponda and…
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MPs gag Chaponda
Parliament was once again briefly derailed yesterday when opposition members stopped Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development George Chaponda…
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ACB pounces on Chaponda, Admarc officials
The Anti-corruption Bureau conducted a search and seizure exercise at the offices of Chaponda in Lilongwe and also his residence…
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Experts warn against ATI abuse
Experts have warned against abuse of Access to Information (ATI) law, saying it does not give Malawians freedom to be…
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MCP MP accused of provoking DPP
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) legislator Amon Nkhata has denied reports that he was beaten by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) youth…
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ATI a boon for extractive industry—Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has commended President Peter Mutharika for signing the Access to Information Bill (ATI) into law, but…
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Mutharika appoints new parastatal boards
President Peter Mutharika yesterday appointed new board of directors for 18 statutory corporations following the expiry of terms of office…
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Opposition casts doubt on economy
Opposition political parties yesterday took turns in punching holes into the revised 2016/17 National Budget and casting doubt on figures…
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Rwanda still optimistic on Murekezi extradition
The Rwandan Prosecution Authority is still optimistic of netting genocide convict Vincent Murekezi and other Rwandan nationals suspected to have…
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Don’t drag Lhomwes into maize probe—Usi
Social commentator Michael Usi has urged Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development George Chaponda against using divisive tribal overtones…
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US gives Malawi K3.3bn additional food assistance
United States of America (USA) Ambassador Virginia Palmer last week announced her government’s new donation of $4.6 million (about K3.3…
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New Japanese envoy to promote women empowerment
The Japanese Ambassador Kae Yanagisawa has said, as the first woman to represent her country in Africa, she is keen…
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Flood victims grumble over relocation package
Government has pulled down temporary shelters it erected at Chimbalame CCAP Church to accommodate families displaced by unprecedented flooding in…
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Escom ‘disowns’ judge’s fire
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has said it is not to blame for the ferocious fire that razed…
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Diversify to broaden your choices-Didi
Didi Akinyelure, 2016 winner of BBC World News Komla Dumor Award says young people must have more reasons to learn…
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MCCCI wants conducive environment for business
The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has urged government to create a conducive environment for businesses…
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Valuation controversy resurfaces
The capacity of Blantyre City Council (BCC) to conduct a Supplementary Valuation Roll (SVR) is being questioned by some property…
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