The past 30 years of implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children (UNCRC) in Malawi has…
Court dismisses injunction against Chikulamayembe
The High Court in Mzuzu has refused to grant an injunction restraining Mtima Walter Gondwe from conducting activities as Paramount…
Girls in STEAM to drill female science mentee’s
At least 24 female science students will undergo a 6 month mentorship program in order to prepare them for their…
Local transporters call for more contracts
Cargo transporters have asked government to put into operation a legislation that stipulates the percentage for awarding contracts to local…
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,…
Minister admits more families are facing hunger
Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology Mark Botomani has admitted that government is aware that many families in…
PAC accuses MEC of financial mismanagement
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has accused the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) of laxity when dealing with public finances.…
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…
Parliament calls for JCE reinstatement
The Education Committee of Parliament has asked the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to embark on consultation meetings with…
Parliament calls for interventions for eradicating child marriages
The Parliamentary Committee on Social and Community Affairs has called for concerted efforts towards empowering the country`s youth and eliminating…
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…
Zomba DC pleads for disaster assistance
Zomba district commissioner Dr Raphael Piringu has appealed for donations from well-wishers in readiness for the upcoming rainy season. Speaking…