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Beacon of Hope Women of Substance light up lives at Mzimba District Hospital

Dec 23, 2024 0

As the festive season inspires acts of kindness, a remarkable group of women from Mzimba South has exemplified compassion and generosity. Known as Women of Substance, this coalition of civil servants is uplifting lives at… ...

Political analyst accuses Michael Usi of sowing discord in UTM party

Dec 23, 2024 0

Thomas Chirwa, a political analyst and lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, has labelled Vice President Michael Usi a "confusion," accusing him of fueling divisions within the United Transformation Movement (UTM) party. Chirwa… ...

Njawala responds to accusations of greed in UTM

Dec 22, 2024 0

United Transformation Movement (UTM) Party spokesperson Felix Njawala has dismissed claims made by Vice President Michael Usi, alleging that some UTM leaders are greedy and lack integrity. Speaking earlier today in Lilongwe, Usi accused certain… ...

Dispute over lake Malawi: Malawi, Tanzania clash over sovereignty

Dec 21, 2024 0

The longstanding boundary dispute between Malawi and Tanzania over the ownership of Lake Malawi (known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania) continues to create tensions between the two nations. At the centre of the disagreement are… ...

Social cash transfer officer warns against fraud

Dec 20, 2024 0

The Social Welfare Officer responsible for the Social Cash Transfer Program (SCTP) in Mzimba District, Shadreck Mingo, has issued a stern warning to officers involved in the initiative, cautioning them against engaging in fraudulent activities… ...

Tanzania directs teachers to use an official map depicting Lake Malawi Border in dispute area

Dec 20, 2024 0

The Tanzanian Minister of Education has instructed all teachers in the country to use an official map prepared by Tanzania. This map depicts the border between Tanzania and Malawi on Lake Malawi (referred to as… ...

Ombudsman to rule on alleged recruitment scandal in Phalombe next year

Dec 19, 2024 0

The Office of the Ombudsman is set to deliver a long-awaited verdict on allegations of irregularities in the recruitment of health workers at Phalombe District Council in early 2025. This announcement, confirmed by Ombudsman Grace… ...