June 2017

2016 Refugee population hits 65.6 million

Jun 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 2 &

The number of people displaced reached a record high of 65.6 million by the end of 2016, according to a report released by the UN Refugee Agency. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ (UNHCR)… ...

Chakwera is stubborn – says Chatinkha

Jun 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 79 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) member Chatinkha Chidzanja Nkhoma has branded leader of opposition who is also leader of the party Lazarus Chakwera as stubborn, saying his reluctance to yield to demands led to calls for… ...

Malawi’s environment good for investment – APM

Jun 20, 2017 Bright Malenga 12 &

President Peter Mutharika has said the country’s economic environment is conducive for investments that can help boost the country's socio-economic development. Mutharika made the remarks during a meeting with former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo… ...

Cotton stakeholders look to increase production

Jun 20, 2017 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Stakeholders in the Cotton industry are banging heads in Salima on how they can improve the dwindling cotton production in the country with special focus on biotech system. Chairperson of the Cotton Council of Malawi… ...

Businesses urged to renew licenses

Jun 20, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 7 &

The Blantyre City Council (BCC) has urged the business community to renew business licences at the beginning of the new government year as per requirement of the 2012 Business Licencing Act. Briefing members of the… ...

China gives Malawi police 14 bikes

Jun 20, 2017 Martha Chikoti 122 &

The government of China has handed over 14 motorcycles to Malawi Police Service (MPS) as a way of enhancing security in the country. Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Shi Ting Wang presented the bicycles to Police… ...

Driver fined K225,000 over accident

Jun 20, 2017 Bright Malenga 20 &

A driver in Mangochi district has been ordered to pay K225,000 for causing an accident which led to the death of one person. Mangochi second grade magistrate court fined Osman Saiko, 27, to pay the… ...