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Forget about electoral reforms – Govt.

May 17, 2017 30

Malawi government through the ministry of justice and constitutional affairs has disclosed that the electoral reforms will not be debated during the current meeting of Parliament. Minister of justice and constitutional affairs Samuel Tembenu disclosed… ...

Malawi on the lookout for Ebola

May 17, 2017 47

The Malawi government has disclosed readiness in blocking the spread of Ebola into the country despite the human migration and geographical setting from the country that has since registered the deadly disease. This follows reports… ...

Judge withdraws from Murekezi’s extradition case

May 16, 2017 0

Lilongwe high court judge, Justice Charles Mkandawire, has recused himself from Rwandan fugitive Vincent Murekezi’s extradition case arguing he is involved in a similar case. Confirming the development, state prosecutor Steven Kayuni said Mkandawire has… ...

Chanco lecturers’ injunction worries parents

May 15, 2017 18

Concerned parents of Chancellor College (Chanco) students have expressed worry over a court injunction obtained by lecturers stopping implementation of recommendations by a mediator on the controversial salary disparities among University of Malawi (Unima) staff.… ...

Poverty ripping off Malawi farmers

May 15, 2017 34

Poverty has left farmers with no option and selling crops at a low price is the only way they can get some money to buy basic needs. With reports of bumper yields that Malawi has… ...

MPs are delaying corruption cases – Govt.

May 15, 2017 4

Malawi government through the ministry of justice and constitutional affairs has appealed to Parliamentary committees to stop intervening in corruption cases arguing that they are delaying progress of the cases. Minister responsible Samuel Tembenu appealed… ...

Parliament wants law to force President appear in the house

May 15, 2017 25

Members of Parliament (MPs) in Malawi are to set to make it mandatory for the president to appear before the House. The reform will be implemented after the MPs review Parliament’s standing orders. The new… ...