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Malawi getting ready to tackle cybercrimes

Jun 07, 2016 6

Malawi government through the ministry of Information, Communications Technology and Civic Education has disclosed that it is getting ready to handle cybercrimes. The development follows Malawi's advancement in using technology in different ways including financial… ...

Mutharika appoints MEC commissioners

Jun 06, 2016 28

The Malawi President Peter Mutharika has appointed eight commissioners for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). The eight,Mary Mkosi,Killion Mgawi,Jean Mathanga,Clifford Baloyi,Evelyn Mtafu,Moffat Banda,Linda Kunje and Yahaya M'madi. In a statement signed by George Mkondiwa the commissioners… ...

Nurses’ body applauds ban of herbalists

Jun 06, 2016 26

The National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (NONM) has applauded the ban on herbalists as a solution to curb the killings of people with albinism. The development follows the Mzuzu High Court’s decision… ...

Stranded Malawians arrive home

Jun 06, 2016 85

A group of Malawians who were stuck in Benoni in South Africa for almost a month and five days after the bus they were travelling in broke down several times in Johannesburg has now arrived… ...

Malawi cotton farmers bemoan poor prices

Jun 06, 2016 11

Cotton farmers in Malawi have bemoaned poor prices being offered by buyers. According to Cotton Farmers Association of Malawi President, George Nnesa, farmers are "demotivated" to grow cotton due to the poor prices which are… ...

Standard Bank makes K13.5bn profit

Jun 05, 2016 93

Authorities at Standard Bank have disclosed that the institution has generated K13.5 billion profits in the 2015/16 financial year. Confirming the development, Standard Bank Malawi chief finance officer Temwani Simwaka said the bank has registered… ...

Poly student unveils software for city bins

Jun 04, 2016 18

Despite millions of Kwacha being spent on keeping the country's public places clean, the work has proved to yield nothing due to failure of authorities to collect garbage once the bins are full. For instance,… ...