Cholera kills three as cases in Malawi reach 51
The Ministry of Health and has reported that Malawi has confirmed 51 cases of cholera, resulting in three deaths.
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Stakeholders want Malawi’s witchcraft laws changed
The Center for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has called for the swift review of the Witchcraft Act, asserting that reform is necessary to combat ongoing abuses linked to witchcraft-related beliefs, particularly those affecting persons with albinism in Malawi.
Govt warns on rewards in subsidies
The government has expressed concern over some public officials suggesting farm inputs and relief aid should go to those who voted for the current administration.
Kenya’s ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack
Prominent Kenyan opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua has alleged there was an attempt on his life during a Sunday church service.
DPP seeks High Court review in controversial Mchinji sex crime
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Fostino Maele, has officially filed an application with the High Court in Lilongwe to review the conviction of Ernest Chimpeni, who was found guilty of engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor in Mchinji District.
APM for improved education sector
President Peter Mutharika says education is key to socio-economic development, empowering youth to drive positive change.
Man arrested for selling dog meat in Blantyre
Police in Ndirande have arrested Fatsani Zakaliya, 30, on suspicion of having been cooking and selling dog meat at a liquor store mixing it with beef.
Fuel prices rise in Malawi
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has increased fuel prices by an average of 41.6%.
No wine again: Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning elections
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of recent election extending his four decades in power by another five years. He gained 72% of the vote, the election commission announced, against 25% for his closest challenger Bobi Wine, who has condemned what he described as “fake results” and “ballot stuffing”. Wine has not…
ACB cracks down on MK 30 Billion corrupt deals
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested six people, including three Greenbelt Authority (GBA) officials and three private contractors, over alleged corruption worth over MK30 Billion.