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Malawi government asked to increase Industrial Courts

Nov 11, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 1 &

As some workers are complaining that their cases are being delayed at the industrial relations courts, Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) says government need to increase workers' salaries at the courts in order to… ...

‘MCP followers chased me at a funeral’ – Jappie Mhango

Nov 11, 2015 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 119 &

Malawi's Information Minister Jappie Mhango succumbed to shame on Tuesday when locals at a funeral in Junju, Rumphi got angered by his presence before chasing him away. However, Mhango believes opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP)… ...

Malawi Government U-turns to re-employ nurses

Nov 11, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 11 &

The Malawi Government through the Ministry of Health has invited all nurses, who were told to go back home after being employed for a week, to undergo interviews before they are re-employed. Previously, the National… ...

MRA driver arrested for killing two people in Mzuzu

Nov 11, 2015 Thula Chisamba 34 &

A Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) driver identified by police Benson Mhango,28 has been arrested in Mzuzu city on charges of causing death of two people due to careless driving. Police publicist for the city sub… ...

Paul Mphwiyo is a former budget director in Malawi facing charges of corruption, fraud and money laundering

Paul Mphwiyo appears before court today in MK2 Bn corruption case

Nov 11, 2015 Mwayi Mkandawire 42 &

Malawi's ailing former budget director, Paul Mphwiyo is expected to appear in court together with three others in a case they are answering charges of defrauding about K2.4 billion in 2013 through various businesspersons without… ...

Mzimba market authorities under fire

Nov 11, 2015 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Traders at Matabwa market in Malawi's Mzimba district have expressed mistrust with their chairman Albert Chisiza alleging that he is masterminding corrupt activities. Speaking to Malawi24 on Monday, some vendors maintained they hate Chisiza's leadership… ...

Mzuzu Police rounds up street kids

Nov 11, 2015 Martha Chikoti 27 &

Malawi police in the Northern region city of Mzuzu have conducted an exercise with the aim of removing street kids from the city's streets. Northern region police publicist Sub-Inspector Maurice Chapola said that there are… ...