Man drowns on Lake Malawi
Reports indicate that the deceased went to take a bath in the shallow waters of the lake. As he was bathing, he lost balance and fell into the lake.
DRTSS warns against unregistered vehicles
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Directorate emphasized that operating unregistered vehicles illegally is an offense subject to penalties.
Nkhata Bay DESC urged to promptly resolve wage claim cases
CS-EPWP is implemented across the country by the National Local Government Finance Committee with Funding from the Multi-Donor Trust Fund and World Bank.
LL District Council handover houses to persons with Albinism
District Rural Housing Officer for Lilongwe Lusungu Ngwata says government is committed to improve the welfare of the people with Albinism by among other things constructing decent houses for their security.
Women leaders unite to end violence against women in elections
The briefing which was organized by Oxfam and the Women's Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC) under the Women's Manifesto Movement, brought together stakeholders, including the Non-Governmental Organisation Gender Coordinating Network (NGO-GCN), the African Women Leadership Network, and cross-party Directorates of Women.
HRDC criticizes MBS over product safety; bureau defends efforts
HRDC accuses Malawi Bureau of Standards of gross negligence in enforcing product safety, urging immediate action to protect consumers, while MBS defends its ongoing efforts and commitment to balancing consumer protection with sustainable trade
MUBAS student, Fortune Milanzi dies
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) student, Fortune Milanzi has died after battling with Plastic Anaemia for a long time.
DCCMS warns of Tropical Storm Faida, potential flooding
Tropical cyclone FAIDA, formed on 23 January over the southern Indian Ocean, passed on 2 February close to the northern coast of the Mauritius Islands and Reunion Island, and continued moving westward over northern Madagascar.
Policy brief warns Malawi’s export mandates could harm economy, calls for reforms
The 2021 Export Mandates, introduced under the 2018 Control of Goods Act (COGA), have not been fully implemented as the first attempt in 2022 faced resistance from exporters. It notes that while government’s intent to formalize exports is understandable, an overly restrictive approach could have the opposite effect
NGORA urges NGOs to meet legal compliance requirements
Speaking Tuesday during a press briefing in Lilongwe, Chief Executive Officer for NGORA, Edward Chileka Banda, underscored the significant roles that NGOs play in the country
MERA shuts down 4 fuel stations for regulatory violations
MERA has said the stations will remain closed until they comply with the necessary procedures and ensure such practices do not occur again
CHRR describes Chakwera’s SONA as a missed opportunity
The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has described President Lazarus Chakwera’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), presented today, as a missed opportunity, arguing that it failed to provide tangible solutions to the challenges Malawians are currently facing.
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