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Burkina Faso President rejects salary increase

Mar 27, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore has made a bold statement by rejecting a salary increase, reaffirming his commitment to serving the citizens of the country. At just 37 years old, Traore, who came to power… ...

Concerned NONM members threaten to shut down offices

Mar 27, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A group of over 3500 paid-up members of the National Organization of Nurses and Midwives (NONM) in Malawi are threatening to shut down the organization's offices due to the leadership's failure to secure a lucrative… ...

Parliament passes 2025/2026 Budget

Mar 26, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Parliament has today passed the K8.08 trillion 2025/2026 national Budget. The approved budget estimates were considered by a Committee of the whole House, Vote by Vote. This process was set in motion by Finance and… ...

Mzimba hospital deaths blamed on lack of equipment

Mar 25, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Malawi24 has discovered that some deaths at Mzimba District Hospital could have been prevented if the Ministry of Health had prioritized the purchase of a new theatre machine. According to the findings, the hospital's theatre… ...

Malawi makes progress in TB, Leprosy fight, urges collective action

Mar 25, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Malawi has made notable strides in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy, with significant declines in incidence rates and improved treatment outcomes, but has urged collective action to sustain the momentum and ultimately eliminate… ...

Botched surgery leaves woman sexless for life, court awards K70m

Mar 25, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In a heart-wrenching tale of medical negligence, a Malawi woman's life has been forever altered by a botched surgery that has left her unable to enjoy intimacy, stripping her of a fundamental aspect of her… ...

Mzimba residents criticize civil society leadership for silence on key issues

Mar 24, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Some residents of Mzimba have expressed disappointment with the leadership of local civil society organizations (CSOs), accusing them of failing to speak out on critical issues affecting the community. The residents claim that the CSO… ...