The National Statistical Office (NSO) says understaffing currently at 50 percent is negatively affecting delivery of some of its operations.…
Deadly landslides bury Kenya villagers
At least 24 people are reported to have died in landslides caused by severe weather in West Pokot county, Kenya.…
Malawis’ implementation of UNCRC a mixed bag
The past 30 years of implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children (UNCRC) in Malawi has…
Manyenje speaks out on Masters Security disbandment
By Andrew Magombo-Mana In the wake of the announcement by Masters Security Football Club owner, Alfred Gangata that he would…
Zomba DHO bemoans low turnout of men for TB screening
Zomba District Health Office says it is not impressed with the number of men who are going for Tuberculosis screening…
Government commits to promoting girl-child education
Government says it is committed to promoting the rights and education of a girl-child in the country. Minister of Gender,…
Poor sewage forces ‘frogmen’ to dig out faeces by hand
Up to 90% of Tanzania’s biggest city is not connected to the sewage system, a joint report released on World…
Thyolo chiefs impose fines for parents of school drop outs
Chiefs from the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Changata in Thyolo District have started imposing fines for parents of school…
‘Militants killed’ in Burkina Faso sex slave raid
The army in Burkina Faso says it has killed 32 armed men – described as “terrorists” – during two operations…
Tanzania rapper told to get degree before criticising government
Tanzania’s Arts and Information Minister Harrison Mwakyembe has dismissed a new song by rapper Roma Mkatoliki which criticises the government,…
Courts faulted over lenient sentences to sex offenders
By Flaviour Mtotela Women’s Legal Resource Centre (Wolrec) has faulted the courts for giving unduly lenient sentences to sexual violence…
Creccom inspires girls to remain in school
Creative Centre for Community Mobilization (Creccom) has described collaboration among various stakeholders as key in enhancing girls’ education. Creccom Programme…