March 24, 2023
Malawi on alert after Tanzania detects Marburg virus cases
Minister of Health Khumbize Chiponda said the country has capacity in all its entry points to screen and detect suspected…
Campaigners push for hike in healthcare funding
By Lucy Ng’andu Health rights campaigners have lamented government’s failure to fully implement the 2001 Abuja Declaration which rallies states…
Chakwera meets Muluzi, JB over Cyclone Freddy
President Lazarus Chakwera says former presidents Bakili Muluzi and Joyce Banda have pledged to support all efforts lined up by…
Equatorial Guinea confirms eight more Marburg cases
Equatorial Guinea has confirmed eight more cases of the Marburg virus disease, bringing the total to nine since February when…
Atupele Muluzi says flood survivors should be housed in stadiums
Former United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has suggested the use of stadiums as evacuation camps. Writing on his…
Mozambique donates jet fuel to Malawi
The Mozambican government has donated 40,000 litres of jet fuel in response to President Lazarus Chakwera’s appeal for support following…
IFAD, RBM preach financial inclusion
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has reiterated on the need for the country to seriously step up efforts towards…
Government calls for CBE models harmonisation
Education authorities have asked stakeholders in the sector to harmonise models in the implementation of Complementary Basic Education (CBE). Deputy…
Consumers urged to demand rights
Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has asked Malawians to be vigilant and guard their consumer rights. CAMA executive director John…
Egenco restores power after system shutdown
The Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) says it has resumed power generation both at its Nkula and Tedzani power stations. The…
LSF unveils plans for a specialised hospital
The Lilongwe Sunni Foundation (LSF), the capital based Muslim religious community body, has unveiled plans to expand its newly opened…
Two nabbed for possessing Chamba, medical drugs in Zomba
Police in Zomba have arrested two people for allegedly being found in possession of Chamba and medical drugs without licenses.…