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Zomba councillors told to disclose projects
National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Trust says councillors should disclose projects they implement in their areas if they…
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Mzuzu councillors given 6 days to declare interest in elections
Mzuzu City Council (MCC) has asked councillors aspiring for the positions of mayor and deputy mayor to officially declare…
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The enigma of Muluzi’s K1.7bn case
It is common detail that the K1.7 billion graft case involving ex-President Bakili Muluzi is one of the most…
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Dodma issues floods warning
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has warned people living in flood-prone areas in districts such as Nsanje,…
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Concerned citizens back Chakwera
A group calling itself Concerned Citizens has come to the defence of leader of opposition in Parliament Lazaraus Chakwera,…
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DfID grants Unicef K16bn for drought relief
United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DfID) has given United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) £16.9 million (about K16 billion)…
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Illicit deals drain K470bn yearly
Malawi is losing about K476 billion (about $650 million) annually through illegal fiscal transactions in the face of economic…
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15 die in road accidents during Christmas
At least 15 people died in road accidents across the country during this year’s Christmas and Boxing Day holidays…
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Dedza registers 22 suicide cases
Police in Dedza have recorded 22 suicide cases in 2016 from 13 in 2015 representing 69 percent increment. The police…
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Minister, Army Commander escape contempt of court
Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bright Msaka, Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Griffin Supuni-Phiri and Raiply…
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Expiry of non-established posts stirs panic in councils
Panic and confusion have engulfed district councils nationwide following an announcement by Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development…
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MPs demand probe Into maize deal
Members of Parliament (MPs) in Malawi under the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security have demanded an…
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180 babies born on Christmas Day in Malawi
Ministry of Health (MoH) has said at least 180 babies were born on Christmas Day this year compared to…
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NGO impresses community in Machinga
Communities from Nayuchi, Sub-Traditional Authority (ST/A) Mchinguza in Machinga have expressed satisfaction with the work of Youth Response for…
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Crime down by 23% –Limbe police
Limbe Police Station has reported a reduction in crime from 5 817 last year to 4 501 representing 23…
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Chipoka Police to get new vehicle
Barely a day after The Nation reported on lack of transport hampering efforts to curb crime in Chipoka, Salima,…
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Ntcheu council accused of lacking accountability
Ntcheu members of Parliament (MPs) and councillors have accused their council secretariat of lacking financial transparency and accountability. Speaking…
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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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13 000 people to benefit from relief project
Karonga Diocese of the Catholic Church, through its development arm the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (Cadecom), plans to…
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Police arrest ‘harmless’ 15-year-old boy at APM rally
Police officers last Thursday arrested a 15-year-old boy (name withheld) for allegedly carrying a maize stalk at President Peter…
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