Polio vaccine in Malawi in the pipeline
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has declared the initiation of the first phase of a polio vaccination campaign aimed at children under the age of 10 across eight districts in the Southern Region.
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Ghanaian highlife legend Ebo Taylor dead at 90
Ghanaian highlife musician and composer Ebo Taylor died on 7 February at the age of 90. His family confirmed the news, although the cause of death had not been disclosed at the time of publication.
Man injured after an explosion in Mangochi
A 21-year-old man identified as Macdonald Makumba, is currently undergoing medical treatment at Mangochi District Hospital after an explosion involving live ammunition.
Police confiscate 300 charcoal bags
Authorities in Mangochi District, have seized a lorry loaded with 300 bags of charcoal and taken the driver, Kumbani Banda, into custody.
MACRA Director of Telecoms dies in a road accident
A 56-year-old Edward Kauka, who served as the Director of Telecommunications at the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), has died in a road accident that took place in Ntcheu District yesterday.
Man named in South Africa’s police corruption probe found dead
A South African man named in a major police corruption probe has died after reportedly shooting himself at a petrol station.
Police are now investigating the death of Wiandre Pretorius, 41, who last week said he had survived an assassination attempt.
Ntchisi students sent home over witchcraft
Some students at Ntchisi Secondary School have been ordered to return home due to alleged witchcraft practices at the school.
Hotel owner kidnapped in Malawi capital
Authorities in Lilongwe have confirmed that Sameer Sacrane, the Managing Director of Crossroads Hotel, has been abducted this morning.
Robert Mugabe mentioned in Epstein files
Zimbabwe’s ex-President Robert Mugabe may have had financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the latest batch of files related to the convicted US sex offender.
Scaled down: Govt reduces Principal Secretaries listing
The Malawi government has decreased the number of Principal Secretaries from 80 to 38 as part of an initiative to enhance financial management and restore order within the public service.