A South African minister has criticised African leaders who seek medical treatment abroad. Aaron Motsoaledi condemned “health tourism” while speaking…
North Korea fires missile over Japan
North Korea has fired a missile over northern Japan in a move Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called an “unprecedented”…
MANEB disowns MSCE, PSLCE results.
The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has distanced itself from reports purportedly announcing the release of 2017 Malawi School Certificate…
UNICEF commends YONECO, PACHI for maternal and child health actions.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended ongoing actions aimed at reducing maternal, infant and child deaths in the…
Police, striking High Court staff clash in Mzuzu
There was chaos at Mzuzu High Court on Friday afternoon when the police invaded the court premises demanding the striking…
Government to hire 1,200 nurses
The Ministry of Health has said it is in the process of recruiting additional 1,200 nurses in order to address…
Uganda receives one million South Sudan refugees
The number of refugees fleeing violence in South Sudan to Uganda has passed the one million mark, the UN says.…
NSO set for 2018 Population and Housing Census pilot phase
The pilot phase for the 2018 Population and Housing Census is set to be conducted in September in 10 selected…
Sierra Leone mudslides kill hundreds
The desperate dig for survivors is resuming in Sierra Leone’s capital, after mudslides and floods claimed the lives of more…
Uhuru Kenyatta defeats Raila Odinga
Kenya’s reigning president Uhuru Kenyatta has been re-elected following Tuesday’s election, the BBC reports. Mr Kenyatta who has been in…
Fall army worm threatens food security in Zomba
Irrigation farmers in Zomba have expressed fears that the continued spread of the Fall Armyworm that is destroying maize crops…
Zambia police free a detained opposition leader
Police in Zambia have released a leader of the opposition who was arrested last week for defaming President Edgar Lungu.…