Category: News
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Malawi Parliament Opens Investigations Over Mismanagement of Public Funds
Malawi’s parliament has opened investigations into alleged mismanagement of public funds, delays in critical water infrastructure and claims of corruption in the mining and tobacco sectors, in a fresh push to strengthen government accountability. Speaker of the National Assembly, Sameer Suleman, said on Wednesday that joint parliamentary committees have been formed to investigate a series…
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NBM plc Commits To Strengthen Corporate Governance and Accountability
National Bank of Malawi, NBM plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening corporate governance and accountability after contributing K5 million towards this year’s Institute of Internal Auditors in Malawi, IIAM, Governance Forum and Annual Conference. The conference, which has a total budget of K500 million, is scheduled to take place from 7th to 13th September…
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MHRC Calls For Stronger Legal Protection of Environmental Rights
The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has called for stronger legal protection of environmental rights, saying vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected by climate change. Speaking during a media engagement on climate and environmental justice in Lilongwe on Monday, MHRC Executive Secretary, Habiba Osman, said the Commission has been monitoring climate and environmental issues, engaging communities…
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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,…