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Chief Msakambewa sues petitioners demanding his removal

Dec 24, 2018 0

Senior Chief Msakambewa of Dowa has taken to court petitioners claiming to be members from the Ngoni-Jere clan who are demanding for his removal. Last week, family members of the Ngoni-Jere clan protested outside Dowa… ...

Constituents to hold demos against MCP MP Chimwendo

Dec 24, 2018 0

Chiefs and communities in Dowa are mobilising themselves to hold demonstrations against their MP Richard Chimwendo Banda over the K4 billion fund. Villagers surrounding in Tsikiti primary school in the area of Traditional Authority Chiwere… ...

Bedbugs hits Mponela Hospital

Dec 24, 2018 0

…Councillor calls for prayers Bedbugs are causing havoc at Mponela Rural Hospital in Dowa district. Dowa District Council's Health and Environment Service Committee chairperson, Councillor Jeremoth Jumbe, said government is trying all it can to… ...

Councillors’ honoraria up by 25 percent

Dec 18, 2018 0

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has adjusted upward allowances for councillors from K80,000 to K100,000, reflecting a 25 percent increase. Councillors through Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) submitted a petition to the… ...