Activist Namiwa charged with treason
CDEDI’s executive director, Slyvester Namiwa, has been formally charges of treason and the dissemination of false news that could incite public alarm.
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Fuel prices ‘drop’ in Malawi
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has reduced the pump price of diesel and kerosene for August, while maintaining the price of Petrol. According to a statement signed by MERA Chief Executive Officer Lucas Kondowe, diesel will now be selling at K5,863 per litre, down from K6,306 per litre. This represents a 7.02 percent price…
BREAKING: Chief Malemia sent to 21 years in prison
Chief Malemia of Zomba has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by a Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court after being found guilty of defiling a 16-year-old girl.
Mutharika delegates Chihana to South Africa
President Peter Mutharika has delegated Second Vice-President Enoch Chihana to stand in for him at the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Heads of State and Government Summit in South Africa.
Chipungu wants apology from Namiwa
Minister of Lands Chimwemwe Chipungu has requested a public retraction and apology from the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) regarding statements made about him.
Govt agrees with Chinese company on Lake Malawi vessels port
The Malawi Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Xiao Xiang Investment for the construction of four new lake vessels and a modern port at Chipoka in a move aimed at improving water transport and connectivity on Lake Malawi.
Jane Ansah to lead Pastors wife conference
Malawi Vice-President Jane Mayemu Ansah will serve as the guest of honour and a key speaker at the International Pastors’ Wives Conference hosted by Christ-Citadel International Church (CIC), commencing tomorrow at the church’s Area 47 Sanctuary in Lilongwe.
Johnson lawsuit takes the world by storm
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to pay $5.5 billion ( MK 9 Trillion) to settle about 69,000 lawsuits in the United States over claims that its discontinued talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
HRDC breaks silence on legal issues
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting that a recent High Court ruling removed its leadership from office, maintaining that the court upheld the status quo by rejecting an application for an injunction.
Govt to resettle Kasasile families
Government says it has stepped up efforts to permanently resettle families currently living in temporary shelters at Kasasile in Nkhata Bay District, with plans to identify and acquire suitable land in a neighbouring district.