November 25, 2024
Authorities challenged to act on education funding woes
A call has gone out to authorities to urgently work addressing challenges rocking the country’s education system amid fears of…
Lightning strikes kill five – DoDMA
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) says it has recorded five deaths all caused by lightning strikes since the…
M’mbelwa University inaugural intake next year
Government says the construction of M’mbelwa University is scheduled to be fully completed in 2027. Minister responsible for education Madalitso…
MHRC calls for action over elderly atrocities
Human rights advocates have reiterated the need for Parliament to expeditiously enact the Malawi Older Persons Bill aiming at addressing…
Union calls for inclusivity in World Braille Day observance
The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB) has called upon the government to prioritise inclusivity by guaranteeing equal access to…
Manepo commends media for promoting elderly rights
Malawi Network of Older Persons’ Organisations (MANEPO) has applauded the country’s media fraternity for its unprecedented effort and goodwill demonstrated…
Nkhotakota man arrested for killing wife on New Year’s Day
Police in Nkhotakota have arrested Dickson Kachikuni, 32, for allegedly murdering his wife. Spokesperson for Nkhunga police station, Andrew Kamanga,…
New year road accidents drop by 55%
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) says the country has registered a 55 percent decrease in road accidents on new year…
Tropical Storm ALVARO lands in Madagascar as Met downplays impact
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) says Tropical Storm ALVARO has made landfall over south-west coast of…
New EMDs ready for commissioning next year
The Malawi Electoral Commission says procurement of new hand-held Electoral Management Devices (EMDs) and accompanying software for the 2025 general…
NASME pleads for SMEs soft loans
Players in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector have called upon authorities to create an enabling opportunity for soft…
MET issues flash floods warning
The Department of Climate Change and Metrological Services (DCCMS) has cautioned that the threat of flash floods remains high as…