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Chakwera, CCJP warn govt over MSB sale
Government might have finally sold Malawi Savings Bank (MSB), but the dust over the controversial disposal of the bank is…
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Ombudsman office falls vacant as Chizumila retires
The office of the public protector, the Ombudsman, is vacant after Tijumile Chizumila’s contract expired and she has already left…
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Experts fear for MSCE results disaster
Education experts have warned that this year’s tight Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations timetable is a recipe for…
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ACB director of corporate affairs killed in Lilongwe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says it is too early to speculate anything on the alleged assassination of its director…
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APM pardons 268 prisoners
As Malawi celebrates its 51th year of Independence onMonday July 6, President Peter Mutharika has pardoned 268 prisoners. According to…
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Man jailed for threatening police officer
Diphord Phiri of Nakhule Village, Sub-Traditional Authority (S-T/A) Mpunga in Chiradzulu has been sentenced to four years imprisonment with hard…
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Govt to punish officials who mismanage its contracts
Malawi Government has warned it will discipline senior public officials who show complacency in managing contracts or meddle with…
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AG to prosecute lawyers over fraud—inquiry
Several lawyers face criminal proceedings and possible disbarment after an ongoing Justice Department-led inquiry into alleged malpractices including embezzlement of…
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Ghosts terrorise Capital Hill coffers
As Malawians count the cost of Cashgate—the organised looting of Treasury through the manipulation of government’s accounting system—more billions were…
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Minibus plunges into stream in Lilongwe
A minibus, registration number NU 8603, yesterday plunged into a tributary that runs parallel to Riverside Hotel and pours into…
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8 years IHL for burglary, attempted rape
The Ntchisi First Grade Magistrate’s Court has sentenced George Sandramu, 32, of Ndenje Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) Malenga in the…
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14 Women undergo fistula surgery in NB
Nkhata Bay District has successfully hosted the first fistula camp in the Northern Region, with 14 women successfully undergoing surgery.…
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Goodall jeered in Parliament
In a daring move, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Goodall Gondwe yesterday morning went to Parliament soon…
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Chief Mwahenga desperate over Rumphi’s food woes
Chief Mwahenga has offered a glimpse of worsening food situation in Rumphi, saying many households in his area will be…
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Frustrated Nsanje flood victims return to flood prone area
Over 10 000 people from Traditional Authority (T/A) Nyachikadza have returned to their flood prone areas due to failure by…
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FAO intensifies agricultural cooperatives in Mangochi
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says agricultural cooperatives contribute to the development of agribusiness and nutrition if farmers are involved…
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Ministry of Labour to find lawyer for ‘Teba’ pensions
Minister of Labour and Manpower Development Henry Mussa on Tuesday disclosed that his ministry, in partnership with the Attorney General…
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Muluzi to mediate in Swaziland
Former president BakiliMuluzi returns to Swaziland this Saturday to continue a process of engaging the government of Swaziland to undertake…
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Mixed reactions on thin plastic ban
There are mixed reactions from retail shop owners and shoppers on the ban of thin plastics that took effect on…
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