Martha Chikoti

Malawians asked to assist blind people

Jan 05, 2018 0

The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB) has asked the general public to assist people who are visually impaired and give them opportunities just as other citizens of this country. MUB's Executive Director Ezekiel Kumwenda… ...

Blantyre road to be named after Gertrude Mutharika

Jan 03, 2018 131

A road in Blantyre will be named after First Lady Gertrude Mutharika. The road, Nkolokosa-Zion Road, which is in Blantyre City South Constituency will have its name changed to Gertrude Mutharika Avenue. According to Member… ...

Apam hails reduction in attacks against persons with albinism

Jan 01, 2018 2

The Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (Apam) has said concerted efforts led to the reduction in cases of attacks against persons with albinism in 2017. President for the association Overstone Kondowe said cases… ...

Government told to address electricity problems in hospitals

Dec 31, 2017 8

The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has called upon government to address electricity problems which are costing lives of patients and frustrating efforts of health workers in the country's hospitals. The call has been made… ...

Police still investigating Lilongwe woman kidnapping

Dec 29, 2017 11

Police say investigations are still underway to arrest people involved in the kidnapping of a Lilongwe based businesswoman over two weeks ago. The woman Jane Nthakomwa was kidnapped on December 11 while coming from work.… ...

Man dies after drowning

Dec 28, 2017 3

A 45 year old man has died after drowning in Mziwika River at Bvumbwe in Thyolo district. This comes days after a 3 year old girl also drowned in a well in the same area.… ...

Govt asks people to follow proper hygienic conditions during this rainy season

Dec 22, 2017 8

As one way of dealing with cholera outbreak and other waterborne diseases in parts of the country, the ministry of health is encouraging people to follow proper hygienic conditions during this rainy season. Public Relations… ...