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Hunger affects new school timetable: learners knocking off at midday to look for food

Nov 10, 2016 45

As the new primary school hours continue to face criticism, education authorities in Nkhatabay have disclosed that some learners are knocking off before time due to hunger. Speaking during a spot check this publication conducted… ...

Parents against distribution of condoms in primary schools

Nov 08, 2016 152

…11 girls reportedly pregnant at a primary school in Mzimba Parents in Mzimba district have spoken against the ongoing distribution of condoms to learners in primary schools saying the move is fueling sexual activities among… ...

Malawians urged to start working hard

Nov 06, 2016 77

Renowned business tycoon James Chiutsi has urged Malawians to embrace the concept of working hard in order to improve their financial status. Speaking in an interview, Chiutsi who is also President of Small and Medium… ...

Woman poisons baby, commits suicide over affair

Nov 06, 2016 142

A woman in Embangweni, Mzimba on Saturday poisoned her baby to death before committing suicide after her husband left her for another woman. The woman identified as Tamara Nyirenda was found dead in her house… ...

Heavy rains render families homeless, destroys school in Mzimba

Nov 03, 2016 32

Several families have been left homeless in some areas of Traditional Authority Kampingo Sibande in Mzimba district after heavy rains destroyed their houses on Wednesday. In the same area, classes were suspended on Wednesday at… ...

Livingstonia Synod urges Malawi govt to think long term

Nov 03, 2016 14

The CCAP Synod of Livingstonia has urged Malawi government to implement long term plans for the economic stability of the country. Malawi is currently facing a myriad of economic challenges including high inflation, low agricultural… ...

Inkosi M’mbelwa ban on miniskirts and table cuts shocks subjects

Nov 01, 2016 286

Days after Mzimba Ngoni Chief Inkosi ya Makosi M'mbelwa V instituted a ban on wearing miniskirts and immoral haircuts, his subjects have expressed dismay at the decision. Recently, the 32 year-old chief launched bylaws which… ...