Martha Chikoti

CDEDI courts Roads Authority on contracts

Mar 30, 2022 0

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has today commenced work on inspection of contracts awarded to contractors for various projects at the Roads Authority (RA). CDEDI was given a positive nod by… ...

22-year-old man sentenced to 7 years in prison for child sexual abuse in Dowa

Mar 30, 2022 0

A 22-year-old man identified as Chrispin Liwoni has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing and impregnating a 14-year-old girl. The Dowa First Grade Magistrate's Court sitting at Msongandeu Court on Tuesday… ...

Mozambican man nabbed for stealing property worth K1.2 Million

Mar 30, 2022 0

Police in Mangochi have arrested a Mozambican national aged 28 for breaking into houses and stealing assorted items. Mangochi Police Station Publicist Amina Tepani Daudi identified the suspect as Amerigoh Bazilio Thomas. Daudi added that… ...

Malawi to experience reduction in maize production

Mar 30, 2022 0

An assessment that MwAPATA Institute undertook in the districts in Chikwawa and Nsanje districts show that the country will experience reduction of maize produce this year due to floods and late onset of rains. Executive… ...

Malawi Parliament passes VAT Bill on cooking oil

Mar 29, 2022 0

Malawi Parliament has passed Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill which removes VAT on selected items, including cooking oil, tap water and sanitary pads. Speaking with reporters, Minister of Finance Sosten Gwengwe said Malawians should expect… ...

Journalists trained to report wildlife stories accurately

Mar 29, 2022 0

As the cases of wildlife crime are on rise, Lilongwe Wildlife Trust has trained journalists in the country to follow and report court case procedures on Wildlife crimes accurately and in a professional manner. Lilongwe… ...

Parliamentary committee summons Police IG Kainja over growing insecurity in Malawi

Mar 28, 2022 0

The Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has summoned the Inspector General (IG) of the Malawi Police Service (IG), George Kainja, over insecurity in the country. Last month, Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives… ...