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Govt against using foreign currencies in local transactions

Mar 01, 2018 9

Malawi Government through Ministry of Finance has warned against using foreign currencies in local transactions saying the practise is illegal. According to a statement signed by Secretary to Treasury Ben Botolo, the act is against… ...

Cholera cases reach 653

Mar 01, 2018 0

The country has registered 653 cases of cholera during the current rainy season, Ministry of Health and Population says. According to Ministry of Health and Population spokesperson Joshua Malango, over the past few days the… ...

Heavy rain hits LL

Feb 28, 2018 16

Heavy rains on Wednesday damaged property at Gateway Mall in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe. The outside area at the mall was flooded by the rains and one the buildings had its roof blown off. The roof… ...

Unlicensed foreign exchange dealers warned

Feb 28, 2018 1

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has warned tourist operators in the country over illegal foreign exchange dealings. In a statement signed by its Governor Dalitso Kabambe, RBM says it is illegal to deal with… ...

Chilima speaks tough on blind loyalty

Feb 28, 2018 49

Malawi's Vice President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima has warned Malawians to avoid following their leaders blindly and doing everything leaders direct saying such acts are derailing the progress of the country. Chilima made the remarks… ...

Woman found with dead body

Feb 27, 2018 11

Police in Dowa have arrested a 40 year old woman after she was found with the dead body of a newborn whom she claimed she had given birth to. The suspect Esnart Yusuf was arrested… ...

Journalists trained on human rights reporting

Feb 26, 2018 0

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) last week trained journalists on human rights reporting. During the one day media workshop that was held in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, MHRC said human rights issues are dynamic and widespread… ...