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‘Fuel price hike points to tough times ahead’
Malawians should brace for tough times ahead following Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) decision on Thursday to raise the prices of paraffin,…
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More rot in embassies
K538m abused, mismanaged—NAO Report Bank balances for K778m could not be verified An Auditor General’s preliminary review of use of…
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Hospital worker in Mzuzu jailed 16yrs IHL for drug theft
The Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Mzuzu on Friday sentenced former Mzuzu Central Hospital laboratory assistant, Kondwani Kanthenga, to 216…
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MBTS fires six nurses
The Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) last week fired six nurses for insubordination, but the nurses are seeking court redress…
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MCP councillor facing rape charges now answering six counts
The State yesterday amended the charge sheet for Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Councillor for Chibanja Ward in Mzuzu, Charles…
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Can Malawi reverse environmental degradation?
Overwhelmed and overpowered by demand for burnt bricks from the building and construction industry, government is now considering formulating a…
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Agriculture policy crucial in transformative agriculture- agriculture analysts
Senior policy advisor, in the ministry of agriculture, irrigation and water development Flora Nankhuni says the preparation and implementation of…
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‘Kachasu claiming more lives than malaria in KU’
Councillor for Lisasadzi Ward in Kasungu, Fyson Tchezani, has disclosed that local and uncertified distils especially kachasu is claiming more…
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Amref Health Africa tips Malawi on maternal health
Amref Health Africa says Malawi needs to counter the challenge of lack of access to proper health care among expectant…
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Massive police presence creates panic
Anxiety engulfed motorists yesterday morning when scores of Malawi Police Service officers mounted an impromptu barrier along the Masauko…
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Communities asked to reduce maternal mortality
Presidential Initiative on Safe Motherhood chief director Chimwemwe Chipungu has called on communities in the country to work together…
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Rains kill one, injure 54 in Zomba
One person died and 54 others were injured following heavy rains that damaged several properties, including houses and school…
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Zodiak faults Macra’s conduct
Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) has described as unfair Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) move to publish its views only…
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Malawi in critical need of gender experts—UN
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has said Malawi is in “serious need of technical experts” and gender-responsive institutions,…
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Wandale convicted, To report to ICC
Self-styled People’s Land Organisation (PLO) leader Vincent Wandale has been convicted on three counts of conspiracy to commit a…
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MCP wants Chilima out of Reforms Commission
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) wants Vice-President Saulos Chilima to quit as chairperson of the Public Service Reforms Commission over…
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Cilic empowers Mulanje women
Civil Liberties Committee (Cilic) has empowered some women in Mulanje with skills to hold leadership positions in their communities.…
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Crime reduction excites stakeholders in Blantyre
Security stakeholders in Blantyre have applauded the police for their quick response to crime, a development that has resulted…
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12-year-old boy commits suicide in Mzimba
A 12-year-old boy at Luzi in Traditional Authority (T/A) Jalavikuwa in Mzimba on Wednesday hanged himself from a mango…
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Mzimba registers 30% ART default rate
At least 30 percent of the 18 000 people living positively with HIV and Aids have stopped taking life…
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