National News
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MDF owes LWB K1bn, board moves to install prepaid meters
With about K1 billion in outstanding water bills, the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) leads the list of government ministries, departments…
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MHRC still positive on Njauju probe
The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has said it is still optimistic that relevant agencies are investigating the murder of…
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No action on Mulumbe
Enjoying full salary, vehicle Nearly seven weeks after the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) board recommended that the State…
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New MHC rentals effective September 1
The Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) has announced that it will implement new house rentals for its units nationwide effective September…
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LL Water Board explains delayed EIA
Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) says it delayed to undertake an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the controversial K400 billion ($500…
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Unima support staff pay hike battle rages on
University of Malawi (Unima) Workers Trade Union’s (UWTU) quest to get a 40 percent salary increment continues to gather…
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Investing in children more value for money -Unicef
A recent United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) analysis indicates that investing in the health and survival of the most deprived…
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Government raises minimum wage
Government has raised the statutory minimum wage for all workers from K787.70 to K962.00 per day effective July 1, 2017.…
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Malawi to host 2017 SAAEA conference
Malawi will from Monday next week, host the 11th Annual Conference of the Southern Africa Association for Education Assessment (SAAEA). This is…
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Msisha to mediate Judiciary, staff impasse
The office of the Attorney General (AG) and Judiciary support staff have settled for renowned lawyer Modecai Msisha, senior counsel…
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Presidential guard commander transferred
Presidential guard commander Owen Maganga has joined the list of President Peter Mutharika’s senior aides departing the State House. Maganga,…
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Mercy’s condition inspired hospital project—Madonna
Pop star Madonna yesterday said the ill-health of Chifundo Mercy James at the time of adoption, motivated her to build…
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Fury over banks’ greed
Customers feel short-changed on deposit, lending rates disparity Not good enough! That is the general reaction on commercial banks’ gesture…
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Mutharika ‘adopts’ Madonna
American pop star and philanthropist Madonna’s tireless efforts in promoting the welfare of Malawian children in Malawi have not gone unnoticed and…
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Madonna to open paedriatric center
Pop star Madonna, is this afternoon expected to open the Mercy James Center for Paedriatric Surgery and Intensive Care at…
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Mutharika orders stampede probe
President Peter Mutharika has appointed a task force to probe the stampede that killed eight people and injured about…
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Lake Malawi border dispute mediation resumes in SA
A mediation process on Lake Malawi boundary dispute between Malawi and Tanzania is expected to resume today in Pretoria,…
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Ex-MP, murder convict Kara resentenced to 30 yrs
Murder convict and former member of Parliament (MP) for Dowa East Wali Nasser Kara has had his jail term…
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Minister dodges delayed stadium opening issue
Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Joseph Mwanamvekha, who chaired the 53rd Independence Anniversary Celebrations organising committee, has refused…
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Ombudsman to investigate July 6 tragedy
The Office of the Ombudsman is set to open a probe into the stampede that killed eight people and…
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