Victoria Milanzi

Govt urged to develop economic plan

May 09, 2016 1

Human rights activists in the country have advised government to develop an economic recovery plan that can bail Malawi out of its economic problems. Timothy Mtambo, one of the human rights activists in the country,… ...

Analysts call for abolition of Malata, Cement subsidy

May 07, 2016 9

Analysts in Malawi have advised government to abolish the Malata and Cement subsidy program as it is affecting the growth of the country’s fragile economy. This is coming at a time when many quarters of the… ...

Mutharika commends police for arresting albino attackers

May 06, 2016 82

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has hailed the police for the good job they are doing in apprehending thugs involved in attacks against people with albinism. Mutharika made the remarks after a meeting a delegation from… ...

Farmers blamed for low tobacco prices

May 06, 2016 32

The Tobacco Control Commission (TCC) in the Northern region has blamed tobacco farmers for taking to the auction poor quality tobacco which attracts low prices. This follows complaints from the farmers that their tobacco is… ...

Malawi government to procure solar pumps

May 05, 2016 21

In a bid to ensure food security Malawi, government says it has plans to buy and install solar pumps in various areas in the country. Minister of agriculture, irrigation and water development George Chaponda said… ...

Malawian woman abandons three month-old baby

May 04, 2016 50

Malawi police in Blantyre are searching for a mother who dumped her 3 month-old baby boy at Kanjedza Seventh Day Church in the city. Assistant Public Relations Officer for Limbe police Sergeant Widson Nhlane said… ...

Teachers ready to meet govt over impending strike

May 04, 2016 11

The Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) says it is ready to hold talks with the ministry of education in order to solve the teachers’ grievances. Government was given a deadline of 9 May 2016 to… ...