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Man jailed for escaping from lawful custody

Sep 28, 2020 0

Written by Joseph Mbughi The Chitipa First Grade Magistrate Court on Friday sentenced a 30- year-old man to eight months Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) for escaping from lawful custody. The court heard that on… ...

David Beer replaces Tett as UK High Commissioner

Sep 25, 2020 0

The United Kingdom has appointed a new High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi, replacing Ms Holly Tett. Mr David Beer is the new British High Commissioner and will take up his appointment in October… ...

Over 300 pieces of legislation in Malawi require amendments – Chilima

Sep 23, 2020 0

Vice President Saulos Chilima says more than 300 pieces of legislation in Malawi need amendments to unlock implementation of reforms. He made the remarks on Wednesday when he met Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara,… ...

Malawi, Zambia hold bilateral talks

Sep 22, 2020 0

President Lazarus Chakwera visited Zambia on Tuesday where he held talks with President Edgar Lungu aimed at enhancing relations between the two countries. Speaking in an interview, Chakwera said the discussions centred around how people… ...

Activists warn Chakwera against abandoning campaign promises

Sep 21, 2020 1

A rights group has warned President Lazarus Chakwera against shelving Tonse Alliance campaign promises, saying the Chakwera administration will be branded as a team of liars if it fails to deliver on the promises. Executive… ...

Travellers coming into Malawi to pay up to K75,000 for Covid-19 test

Sep 19, 2020 0

Travellers coming into Malawi will be required to get a Coronavirus test costing up to K75,000 if they fail to produce evidence that they tested negative for Coronavirus before travelling. According to Secretary for the… ...

Blantyre Council urged to crack down on motor vehicle sellers

Sep 19, 2020 0

A law expert says the Blantyre City Council (BCC) should also target illegal motor vehicle sellers when removing vendors from the streets. The council announced on Friday that it will remove all vendors plying their… ...