Month: March 2020 Posts

Six arrested for slashing maize, demolishing houses

Mar 13, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Mzimba have arrested six people who went on rampage, demolishing three shops and three houses and also slashing maize in three maize fields belonging to three family members at Mtende Trading Centre in… ...

Minister Kutsaira launches MERA strategic plan and service charter

Mar 13, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bintony Kutsaira on Tuesday launched the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) strategic plan that provides a roadmap for reforming the energy sector. The plan’s objective is to ensure… ...

Malawi politicians told to avoid provocative language

Mar 12, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi’s development partners have advised politicians to refrain from using inflammatory language and to reaffirm their confidence in the Judiciary. Ambassadors of Japan, Norway, Nigeria, Tanzania, United States, Germany and Ireland as well as High… ...

Malawi court throws out application to suspend election ruling

Mar 12, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for a stay of the presidential elections case judgement. The unanimous decision of the seven judges of the Supreme Court… ...

Malawian film nominated for Africa Magic Choice Viewers Awards

Mar 12, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

As the Malawi film industry continues to gain ground and international recognition, a Malawians film has been nominated for the prestigious Africa Magic Choice Viewers Awards (AMCVAs). “The Beautiful Hen Behind Yao Mountain” produced by… ...

Malawi activists granted bail

Mar 12, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

A court in Lilongwe has released on bail three Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders who were arrested earlier this week. The three are HRDC chairperson Timothy Mtambo, vice chairperson Gift Trapence and member MacDonald… ...

CAVWOC inspires girls from community secondary schools

Mar 12, 2020 Samuel Majamanda 0 &

The Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC) has emphasized on the need to encourage Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) students that they can pass the Malawi School Certificate of Education and proceed… ...