Martha Chikoti

Malawi Hunger: Food aid distribution begins this month

Jul 18, 2016 5

The Department of Disasters Management Affairs says it is expected to start distributing food to Malawians affected by hunger this month. Principal Relief and Rehabilitation Officer in the department Fyabupi Mwafongo said the exercise will… ...

MPs – NGO clash over abortion law

Jul 16, 2016 8

Member of Parliament (MP) for Dedza North Patrick Chilondora says legislators are worried that they will lose their seats if they sensitise people in their constituencies on the need to legalise abortion. Speaking during political… ...

Chanco student develops stove to save trees

Jul 16, 2016 26

In an attempt to conserve the environment, a third year student at Chancellor College has developed a stove which will be using litter and maize husks. In his remarks during the official launch of the… ...

Nurses council unhappy with the money set aside for drugs in new budget

Jul 12, 2016 9

Chairperson of the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives (NONM) Dorothy Ngoma has condemned government for setting aside insufficient funds for purchasing medicine saying the allocation for drugs is not enough and has never been… ...

College places for sale: Seller of place at Health Sciences arrested

Jul 03, 2016 29

Police in Kasungu have arrested Daniel Kakhwesi, 27, for stealing money from a woman after lying that he could secure a place at a public college for her son. Kasungu police deputy public relations officer… ...

Don’t legalise it: NGO against industrial hemp

Jul 02, 2016 173

Drug Fight Malawi has urged President Peter Mutharika not assent to the recently passed bill on legalising industrial hemp saying there is need for more research on the issue. Drug Fight Malawi director Nelson Zakeyu… ...

FIFA to sponsor girls football tourney

Jun 30, 2016 4

FIFA will from next month sponsor a football tournament for girls in secondary schools in Blantyre as part of its youth development programmes. Football Association of Malawi (Fam) vice president James Mwenda confirmed the development.… ...