July 2017

Apam calls for inquiry report on killings of people with albinism

Jul 28, 2017 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Association of People with Albinism (Apam) has expressed concern over delay of a report of a public inquiry on the killings of persons with albinism which was conducted by the Malawi Human Rights Commission… ...

Rainbow Paints increases Southern Region Netball League sponsorship

Jul 28, 2017 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 1 &

…new season to kick-off next week, gate charges to be introduced Southern Region Netball League sponsors Rainbow Paints, have increased their sponsorship package from K4 million to K6.7 million this season. The sponsors made the… ...

MHRC to hold public inquiry on Area 18 water contamination

Jul 28, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 9 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) will today hold a public hearing on the contamination of water at Area 18 in Lilongwe. According to MHRC, the inquiry will take place at the organisation’s offices in… ...

Mayaya to demonstrate for ‘Apayoniya’

Jul 28, 2017 Luke Bisani 71 &

Human rights activist Billy Mayaya has disclosed that he will take to the streets of Lilongwe to force government pay former officers of the Malawi Young Pioneers (MYP). Mayaya feels "justice" has not been done… ...

Mutharika contradicts party SG, says the North will soon produce President

Jul 28, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 143 &

President Peter Mutharika has described the Northern Region as a lucky region which has produced a lot of productive citizens, saying it will soon produce a president. He said this during the launch of Mzimba… ...

Aford up in arms against quota

Jul 28, 2017 Luke Bisani 105 &

The Alliance for Democracy (Aford) has disclosed that it is will lead fresh calls for the abolishment of quota system of selecting students into public university. Speaking at a political rally in Karonga, Aford president… ...

There is no gold in Lake Malawi

Jul 28, 2017 Bright Malenga 14 &

Youth in Nkhotakota have been urged to focus on school and stop relying on fishing because the number of fish has drastically dwindled in Lake Malawi. Chiefs in the district encouraged the youth during a… ...