Month: October 2018 Posts

NGO-GCN still pushing for 50+1

Oct 24, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

The NGO Gender Co-ordination Network (NGO-GCN) says Malawi should adopt the proportional representation electoral system to give female aspirants a high chance of getting elected. The organisation argues that in countries such as Malawi, Zambia… ...

Castel Malawi assures Mzuzu staff their jobs are safe

Oct 24, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Having locked the doors of its Mzuzu factory, Castel Malawi Limited has said all technical staff will be relocated to Lilongwe and Blantyre. Castel recently announced the closure of its Mzuzu factory, arguing that sales… ...

Falling Stars Challenge sends China head over heels: Can Africa compete

Oct 24, 2018 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Rich millennials flaunting their wealth send China head over heels with Flaunt Your Wealth challenge. Photos and videos show young people posing face down after apparently tripping over while stepping out of their luxury vehicles or… ...

Husband jailed over wife’s death

Oct 24, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A member of the Seventh Day Apostolic Church in Blantyre has been sentenced to two years in prison with hard labour for refusing to take his sick pregnant wife to hospital. The man Saddock Jemitala… ...

Ministry of Health launches quality management policy

Oct 24, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Ministry of Health has launched the Quality Management Policy which will ensure that people in the country are accessing medical services equally in all public hospitals. Minister of Health and Population Atupele Muluzi presided… ...

Fisd Cup draw: Silver to host Civil as Blantyre giants get minnows

Oct 24, 2018 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Silver Strikers will host rivals Civil Sporting Club in the Fisd Cup Round of 16 following a draw conducted on Tuesday. The draw was conducted at Kamuzu Stadium at half time during the game between… ...

Fresh call: CSOs demand APM’s impeachment

Oct 24, 2018 Luke Bisani 3 &

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Malawi have demanded the impeachment of President Peter Mutharika following a donation of five vehicles made by controversial businessman Zameer Karim. The CSOs under the banner Human Rights Defenders Coalition… ...