May 2017

Malawi Budget: Education Ministry gets the largest share

May 19, 2017 Joseph Dumbula 43 &

The Ministry of Education Science and Technology has gotten the lion's share of the 2017/18 Malawi national budget, Finance Minister, Goodall Gondwe says. Gondwe is at the moment making a presentation in Parliament in Lilongwe.… ...

Headteacher arrested for flouting exam rules

May 19, 2017 Bright Malenga 33 &

A primary school headteacher has been arrested in Mangochi for allowing unregistered students to write Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations. According to a statement issued by Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), the… ...

UDF MPs support marriage with DPP

May 19, 2017 Luke Bisani 74 &

Despite being faulted for having political ties with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Members of Parliament (MPs) for United Democratic Front (UDF) have declared full support to the alliance arguing it is aimed at… ...

Katsonga to take court action against his suspension

May 19, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 54 &

Mwanza Central lawmaker Davis Katsonga has warned he will seek legal action following his weeklong suspension over breach of dress code. The former Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday entered the House with a Ngoni headgear… ...

Govt to recruit new nurses

May 19, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 22 &

The Malawi Government has said it will recruit new nurses in order to increase the number of nurses in the country’s hospitals. Spokesperson in the Ministry of Health Adrian Chikumbe said the ministry will soon… ...

Woman brutally murdered in Lilongwe

May 19, 2017 Bright Malenga 12 &

A 37-year-old man has brutally murdered a woman over witchcraft in Kaombalichero village, Traditional Authority Chimutu in Lilongwe. The suspect has been identified as Elifala Dzimbiri while the deceased is Agness Mkwanda. Kanengo Police spokesperson… ...

Kawale community builds police station

May 19, 2017 Bright Malenga 13 &

Community members at Kawale in Lilongwe on Thursday donated a K16 million office block to Kawale Police Sub Station. Speaking after receiving the donation, commissioner responsible for community policing, Willie Mwaluka, said it was a… ...