Category: News
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Leaders Spend a Night At A Heath Centre To Show Solidarity
Several leaders from different organisations have spent a night at Mzuzu Urban Health Centre, commonly known as Mapale, in Mzuzu, in a show of solidarity with mothers who endure sleepless nights while waiting for maternal healthcare. The leaders, who included Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) Executive Director George Jobe, WaterAid Malawi Country Director, Peter Phiri,…
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Machinjiri Muslim Zone Committee Conducts Cleaning Exercise
The Machinjiri Muslim Zone Committee in Blantyre has on Sunday carried out a cleaning exercise at South Lunzu Health Centre in Luwanda, Blantyre where the group worked to improve cleanliness within and around the facility. Men and women from the committee worked together to clean both the interior and exterior areas of the health centre…
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Muslim Girls Urged to Pursue Islamic and Secular Education for Future Leadership
Young Muslim girls in Malawi have been urged to strengthen both their Islamic and secular education for the preparation of responsible leadership and become positive role models in society. National Children Commission Commissioner, Lyka Mtambo Milanzi, made the call on Sunday at a Muslim Girls Camp in Lilongwe, where participants were taught about constitutional principles,…
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Jenda Police Arrests Illegal Immigrants
Jenda police in Mzimba district has arrested six Ethiopian nationals and two Tanzanians for illegal entry into the country and aiding illegal immigrants, respectively. The arrest was made during the night of 4-5 August at Jenda Trading Centre along Mzimba-Mzuzu M1 road. According to the Public Relations Officer for Jenda Police Station, Sub-Inspector Gladwell Simwaka,…
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“Government is Making Gradual Progress in Improving Road Network,” Says Mhango
Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhango, has told Parliament that government is making gradual progress in improving the country’s road network despite ongoing financial challenges. Mhango said the Road Fund Administration (RFA) collected K73 billion in the first quarter following the reintroduction of the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM), with the revenue being used…
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Namalomba Urges MPs To State Verified Facts in Parliament
A heated exchange erupted in Parliament on Tuesday after government accused the opposition of making unsubstantiated claims over the cost of repatriating Malawians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The dispute followed remarks by Lilongwe Nyanja legislator and Malawi Cngress Party (MCP) Director of Youth, Steven Baba Malondera, who claimed at a political rally in…