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Malawi yet to receive extradition request for Bushiri

Dec 03, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Government says it is yet to receive a formal request from the South African Government for the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. This comes as South African Justice… ...

23 schools damaged by strong winds in Thyolo

Dec 03, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Winds have damaged schools blocks and teachers' houses at 23 schools in Thyolo district over the past weeks. In an interview, Relief and Rehabilitation officer for Thyolo district Faith Khamula said due to heavy strong… ...

MPs getting K2.2 million in monthly allowances

Dec 03, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Members of Parliament (MPs) have increased their allowances by about K1.1 million with each MP now getting K2.2 million in allowances on top of a salary of K949,000. The increase is in the 2020/21 national… ...

Security agencies urged to protect refugees

Dec 03, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Ministry of Homeland Security has called upon security agencies in the country to ensure that rights of refugees and asylum seekers are protected. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Homeland Security who is also… ...

YAS says Blair hiring is an insult to Malawians

Dec 03, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) has faulted Government for engaging Tony Blair Institute (TBI) as a governance advisor saying this is an insult to Malawians as there are local institutes which can also deliver better results.… ...

AHL employees demand acting CEO’s resignation

Dec 03, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

AHL Group employees are demanding the resignation of their acting Chief Executive Officer Alfred Nkhono, saying they have not received salaries for three months hence have lost trust in Nkhono. According to one of the… ...

Chakwera’s aide supports mob justice

Dec 03, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

President Reverend Lazarus Chakwera’s executive assistant, Sean Kampondeni, has endorsed Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda's calls for community members to torture suspects of rape and defilement before handing them over to Police. Kampondeni who is also… ...