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Pope Francis gives K365m to Malawi hunger victims

Nov 07, 2016 292

Leader of the Roman Catholic Church Pope Francis has given Malawi US$ 500,000 (about K365 million) to support hunger stricken families in the country. Announcing the donation in Malawi, Cardinal Filoni said the money will… ...

Wandale’s ICC case is misplaced – Kanyongolo

Nov 07, 2016 26

Legal experts in Malawi have crushed the idea of leader of Peoples Land Organization (PLO) Vincent Wandale to take his appeal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) arguing the local court did not have power… ...

PAC eyeing Local Govt Act review to curb looting

Nov 07, 2016 2

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has begun lobbying for the review of Local Government Act saying the amendment will help in curbing financial mismanagement in district councils. The development follows reports of looting of millions… ...

China to build Zambia – Malawi rail link

Nov 04, 2016 61

The Zambian and Chinese governments have agreed plans to build a railway that will link Malawi and neighbours Zambia. The contract to construct the rail link between central Zambia and the Malawian border was signed… ...

PAC denies pocketing money from govt

Nov 04, 2016 14

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has downplayed reports of being under government payroll following the postponement of the stakeholders meeting with government on matters that are affecting the country. The sentiments follow reports of unwillingness… ...

Thyolo land grab case: Wandale awaits sentencing next week

Nov 04, 2016 23

Self claimed President of the 'Thyolo and Mulanje Republics' Vincent Wandale will be sentenced on November 8 after the Blantyre High Court found him guilty of three charges. He was convicted of conspiracy to commit… ...

MESN blames politicians over low voter turn out

Nov 03, 2016 9

The Malawi Electoral Support Network (MESN) has blamed politicians over voter apathy in the country arguing that they betray voters once elected in power. The development follows low turn up of voters in the November… ...