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No Midori on the market: Companies recall spirituous liquor

Jul 21, 2017 59

Manufacturers of spirituous liquor locally known as Midori have recalled liquor from distributors and retailers following stiff warning by Malawi Bureau Standards (MBS) on the production of the liquor. Disclosing the development, the companies said… ...

The lawyer ‘ate our money’ – 20 July victims’ families cry foul over compensation

Jul 21, 2017 52

Though government of Malawi compensated the ten families of victims of 20 July, 2011 with K30 million, the families are facing challenges financially and have accused their lawyer of pocketing a big share of the… ...

Chaponda still under arrest: Court rejects warrant of arrest cancellation

Jul 20, 2017 59

The Chief Resident Magistrate court in Blantyre has refused to cancel warrant of arrest for former minister of agriculture, irrigation and water development George Chaponda who is suspected to have had a role in dubious… ...

Chaponda’s lawyers want arrest warrant cancelled

Jul 20, 2017 110

Lawyers for former minister of agriculture and water development George Chaponda have applied for the cancellation of warrant of arrest for the accused. Making the application at Blantyre Chief Magistrate Court, Chaponda through his lawyers… ...

HRCC wants speedy prosecution of Chaponda

Jul 20, 2017 82

The Malawi Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has urged the Judiciary to speed up the case of former minister of agriculture and water development saying citizens want justice to prevail. The sentiments follow concerns that… ...

Warders’ strike violating prisoners’ rights

Jul 19, 2017 30

The Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA) has expressed worry over the strike by prison warders arguing it is violating rights of offenders in Malawi. Prison warders in Malawi downed tools in… ...

PAC frustrated over Local Govt Act reforms

Jul 19, 2017 0

Efforts to have Local Government Act reformed seems to have hit the wall as Members of Parliament (MPs) in Malawi are not happy with the amendments, a development that has frustrated the Public Affairs Committee… ...