The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has asserted that the electrical failure which caused Parliament to adjourn prematurely on Thursday was a calculated effort to hinder discussion on the Constituency Development Fund Bill.
Nkhotakota District Commissioner Ben Tonho and the Former Director of Finance at Nkhotakota District Council, Khumbo Masankhula, have been placed on a three-month leave while investigations are conducted regarding the alleged mismanagement of over K600 million.
Authorities in Lilongwe have confirmed that Sameer Sacrane, the Managing Director of Crossroads Hotel, has been abducted this morning.
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.
Three ex-senior government officials have been charged with abuse of office, fraud, and money laundering in connection with contracts awarded to East Bridge for fertilizer, soya beans, and tobacco.
President Peter Mutharika has urged Malawians of all faiths to engage in prayer for favorable rainfall, as certain regions of the country are facing extended dry spells that jeopardize this year’s agricultural yield.
Aspiring Member of Parliament for Rumphi Central Constituency, Dr Matthews Mtumbuka, has expressed sympathy with residents of Betere following heavy rainfall that damaged 32 hectares of crop fields and affected 86 households.
Malawi President Peter Mutharika has praised the strong friendship and cooperation between Malawi and Luxembourg during a meeting with Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel at Kamuzu Palace.
Former Secretary to President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba has been arrested again on fresh allegations of abuse of office.
Police in Lilongwe have arrested former Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale.
