National News

Study shows VAT collection not doing well in Malawi

A local researcher, Dr. Donasius Pathera, has disclosed that Malawi is not doing well in collecting Value Added Tax (VAT) compared to personal income tax.

Education

Stephanos Foundation donates child learning centre, borehole to Chilembwe Primary School 

Stephanos Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has donated a child learning center and a borehole worth MK18 million at Chilembwe Primary School in Traditional Authority Mazengera in Lilongwe.

Association calls for discipline on Luwinga tavern desks saga

Malawi Education Writers Association (MEWA), a body comprising of journalists focusing on education reporting, has called upon authorities in the education sector to discipline those involved in bringing desks to a tavern at Luwinga in Mzuzu.

Politics

Jappie Mhango denies sending apology for ‘no-show’ at NGC meeting

Newly appointed Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice president for the North, Jappie Mhango, has dismissed sentiments made at the National Governing Council (NGC) meeting in Lilongwe on Wednesday that he sent an apology for failing to make it to the meeting.

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Entertainment

Deputy Minister urges enhancement of local film presence and values

Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity, and Culture, Owen Chomanika, has urged the creative industry in the country to diversify their approaches in showcasing local films. 

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Sports

Nomads Goof Off second leg match against Silver Strikers

Silver Strikers has progressed to Airtel Top 8 semifinals with two goals after Mighty Mukuru Wanderers goofed off the second leg match on Wednesday at Kamuzu Stadium.
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