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Police vehicle kills Mtambo’s uncle
A police vehicle killed Binwell Mtambo—uncle to Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) chairperson Timothy Mtambo—in Chitipa Thursday evening. Chitipa Police…
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Education sector gets K68bn World Bank boost
The World Bank and Malawi have signed a K68 billion concessional loan for projects to improve the education sector in…
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Is Malawi failing the democracy test?
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants…
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New tech to fight diseases
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has partnered government to fight trans-boundary animal diseases (TADs) to improve animal…
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Malawi falters in corruption fight
The latest Global Corruption Barometer for Africa 2019 conducted by the Transparency International (TI) has showed that more than half…
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Unesco launches campaign to reduce early pregnancies
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has launched a campaign called ‘Let’s Talk’ to reduce early and unintended…
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PAC meets APM On dialogue
Public Affairs Committee (PAC) mediation team is today set to meet President Peter Mutharika in Blantyre to discuss possible solutions…
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MCC outlines aid conditions
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a United States of America government agency, has outlined conditions for Malawi to boost its chances…
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Youths want health services within reach
Youths in group village head Saopa in Chikwawa have bemoaned long distances as one of the factors preventing them from…
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Demos congest council, cripple health services
Destruction of Mzuzu City health department offices during the anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations has led to congestion at the council offices.…
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MLS paints gloomy picture of economy
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has painted a gloomy picture of the country’s economy due to the political impasse following…
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Mobility challenges frustrate crime prevention in Mwanza
Community policing forums in Mwanza have said lack of transport is negatively affecting crime reduction efforts in the district. Kanduku…
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NGO reaffirms support to youths, women
Rebranded Youth and Community Development Organisation (YouthCode) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the welfare of youths and women. YouthCode…
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Malawi says Ebola scare false
Ministry of Health (MoH) says there is no Ebola case in the country and has described as false reports suggesting…
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Ngolongoliwa laid to rest
The body of Lhomwe Paramount Chief Ngolongoliwa was laid to rest on Wednesday at his Mtundawosema headquarters in Thyolo. Thousands…
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Thin plastic ban stands
The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal yesterday upheld government’s ban on thin plastics, earning praise from environmental conservation activists. The…
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95% Malawians trafficked without their knowledge
About 95 percent of Malawians seeking greener pastures in the country or abroad are trafficked without their knowledge. Malawi Network…
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HRDC, police ‘war’ rages on
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC)has told Inspector General (IG) of Police Rodney Jose that police have no right to…
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Bvumbwe-led initiative discredited
Newly-formed Interfaith Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue chaired by Bishop Joseph Bvumbwe to mediate in the post-election stalemate has…
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Court convicts 2 PSs, jobs at risk
The High Court has convicted two principal secretaries (PSs) for failing to comply with a court order to issue public…
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