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Malawi govt to fire support staff in embassies

Feb 03, 2017 5

Malawi government through the ministry of foreign affairs has disclosed that it will fire support staff working in embassies around the globe. Confirming the development, spokesperson for the ministry Rejoice Shumba said the move will… ...

Malawi Police set up Roadblock at Parliament to Arrest Kabwila

Angry residents beat three Police officers

Feb 03, 2017 134

Three police officers have sustained serious injuries after being beaten by angry people from Dedza district following the arrest of a suspected thief. According to reports, the police arrested Samalani Chikwita, 44, whom they suspected… ...

ACB quizzes Mutharika’s minister

Feb 01, 2017 27

Malawi minister of local government and rural development Kondwani Nankhumwa has appeared before the country's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to explain the source of funding for his multi-million kwacha donation. Confirming on the local press, ACB… ...

Activist happy with continued suspension of Chaponda

Feb 01, 2017 16

One of the activists who took an injunction to suspend minister of agriculture, irrigation and water development George Chaponda has applauded the Mzuzu high court for standing firm on its earlier ruling. The activist, Charles… ...

Court maintains Chaponda’s suspension

Jan 31, 2017 29

The Mzuzu high court has maintained its earlier ruling that minister of agriculture, irrigation, and water development George Chaponda should be suspended. Justice John Chirwa made the ruling this morning following an application by Attorney… ...

Magistrates threaten to down tools over allowances

Jan 31, 2017 3

Magistrates in Malawi have threatened to hold a strike if government fails to give them their house allowances by February 8 2017. In a letter signed by national chairperson of Association of Magistrates in Malawi… ...

Illiteracy blocking e-payment in Malawi – RBM

Jan 31, 2017 6

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has disclosed that illiteracy is contributing to low use of electronic payment services in the country. According to RBM statistics, only 40 percent of the country's population is able… ...