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Man arrested for fraud

May 06, 2019 0

Police in Kasungu have arrested a 33-year-old man identified as Francis Banda for fraudulently soliciting money from people claiming that he would recruit them as volunteers for USAID. Kasungu Public Relations Officer Inspector Harry Namwaza… ...

PACT College wins EU debate

May 05, 2019 0

PACT College has won a debate which European Union (EU) organised with the aim of encouraging accounting students to discuss the economy and their role in upholding professional standards. The debate held on Friday in… ...

Presidential candidates told to focus on ending poverty

May 04, 2019 0

Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of the Karonga Diocese says the presidential candidate who will emerge winner in the May elections should focus on ending abject poverty in the country. Mtumbuka made the call during National Prayers… ...

Civil Society Platform defends Mutharika for snubbing prayers

May 04, 2019 2

… Condemns Chilima's rigging remarks The Joint Civil Society Platform has defended President Peter Mutharika’s decision to shun national prayers in Lilongwe saying some churches have already endorsed certain presidential candidates. The National Prayers and… ...

NGOs promote production of area specific fertilizer

May 04, 2019 0

Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) are promoting the production of area specific fertilizer with the aim of increasing productivity and incomes among smallholder farmers in Malawi. The strengthening fertilizer systems through promotion of area specific blending project… ...

Two die in road accident

May 02, 2019 0

Two people died while 18 others sustained injuries after being involved in a road accident on Monday evening at Koma Clock along the Monkey-Bay -Mangochi road. The two have been identified as Mabvuto Galasiyano (35)… ...

Catholic brother commits suicide in Bangwe

Apr 29, 2019 0

A 39-year-old catholic brother has committed suicide by hanging himself to the roof of his parents' house at Masala village in Bangwe township. Limbe Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Sub Inspector Widson Nhlane said the… ...

EU hopeful of transparent elections

Apr 26, 2019 0

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) says there is hope that the 2019 elections will be transparent as some of the recommendations raised during past elections have been addressed though some remain to… ...

Lake Malawi swallows teenager

Apr 23, 2019 0

An 18-year-old boy identified as Dan Kyoma has died after drowning in Lake Malawi at Chimatiro fishing dock in Mangochi. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Thursday when Kyoma went to swim along with… ...

Fedoma asks communities to protect people with disabilities

Apr 18, 2019 0

Federation Disability Organisation in Malawi (FEDOMA) has asked communities where people with disabilities live to know and prepare for the risks that can harm people with disabilities particularly during disasters. Speaking during Annual General Meeting… ...