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Absenteeism of teachers worries education officials

Nov 18, 2016 43

Education authorities in Mzimba district have expressed worry over absenteeism of teachers saying the misconduct has contributed to poor results in this year’s Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) exams. It is said that… ...

Malawian opens shoe company in South Africa

Nov 15, 2016 144

When Ashley Ibrahim who is a Malawian national lost his job as a shoemaker in South Africa following a pay dispute, he decided to start his own shoe making shop in downtown Johannesburg. Ibrahim named… ...

Man commits suicide after catching wife in bed with friend

Nov 12, 2016 447

A Malawian based in South Africa has hanged himself to death after he found his wife sleeping with his friend in the couple’s house. According a Whatsapp message making rounds, the Malawian, Samuel Zimba, killed… ...

Abortion bill: Catholic Church against it

Nov 10, 2016 99

Roman Catholic Church faithfuls in Malawi have been urged to stand firm against abortion bill. The call was made by President of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Blantyre Archdiocese in… ...

Malawian nabbed in SA for buying birth certificate

Nov 09, 2016 26

A Malawian has been arrested in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa for buying a birth certificate from a public officer. A local newspaper reported on Tuesday that the Malawian, who was not identified, bought a birth… ...

Malawians in rural areas to access internet

Nov 08, 2016 45

Many Malawians especially those in rural areas will be able to start accessing cheap internet starting this month as part of a project that will be rolled out countrywide. This will happen as C3 Communications,… ...

No more easy pass for Malawians to South Africa

Oct 28, 2016 197

Malawians and other nationalities travelling to South Africa without proper documents will soon face tough times as authorities are planning to intensify guarding their borders. According to the South African authorities, this is in line… ...