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Malawi: MEC Moves to Operationalize Access to Information Law - Appoints Information Officer
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has taken a first step in operationalizing Access to Information Act by appointing an information officer as required by the law. In a statement released on 14th October, MEC says in accordance with the Access to Information Act they have appointed Wellington Katantha as its Information Officer.
Malawi Parliament Pass K2.1trillion 2020/21 National Budget
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday passed a K2.1 trillion 2020/21 national budget statement as presented by Minister of Finance Felix Mlusu presented on September 4, 2020 for the 2020/21 financial year. Development expenditure is projected at K511.2 billion, consisting of K100.9 billion for domestically financed projects and K410.3 billion for foreign financed projects.
Malawi Elected to Join UN Human Rights Council - China, Russia Win Spots
Malawi has been elected to the UN human rights council for the next three years on the 47-seat body during elections held on Tuesday conducted at the UN headquarters in New York. Under the council's rules, seats are allocated to regions to ensure geographical representation. Four countries won Africa seats: Malawi, Ivory Coast, Gabon and Senegal. Russia and Ukraine were the only candidates for two East European seats.
Malawi: ACB to Start Parading Witnesses in Mpinganjira Case - Court Orders Trial to Commence
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has said it will start parading prosecution witnesses in a case in which business tycoon Thom Mpinganjira is being accused of attempting to bribe Constitutional Court judges. ACB director Reyneck Matemba said this after the High Court dismissed a fresh application by lawyers for Mpinganjira, led by Patrice Nkhono, who were seeking another adjournment to allow them to proceed with their judicial review application.
Malawi: Joyce Banda Calls for Support On Girl Children
Former president Joyce Banda has called for an emphasis to be placed on girl children. in a quest to see them back to school after the devastating effects of Covid-19 pandemic. Banda was speaking at a virtual conversation organised by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in commemoration of the International Day of the girl child.
Malawi Loses a Fine Scientist in Ethiopia - Simutowe Dies of Cardiac Arrest
A well known Malawian scientist Franklin Peter Simtowe has passed away in Ethiopia, it has been learnt. Born in Chitipa District in 1971, Simtowe held a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Economics from the University of Bonn and Hohenheim in Germany.
Malawi: Chiefs Back Abortion Bill, Urge Malawi MPs to Pass Law On Termination of Pregnancy
Some chiefs in the Southern Region have backed an amendment of the abortion law that allows for the termination of unwanted pregnancies under certain conditions and are persuading members of Parliament to pass the Termina pf Pregnancy Bill when it is tabled for debate during the current sitting of the National Assembly.
Southern Africa: Malawi to Benefit From K1 Billion UK Trade, Covid-19 Support for Southern Africa
The United Kingdom (UK) will provide £1 million (about K1 billion) funding to implement a programme with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support informal traders - who rely on trading across the borders around Southern Africa for their livelihoods and income - to ensure traders can do business safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Malawi: Season Kick-Off Postponed to November 21
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced that Malawi's 2020/2021 football season which was scheduled to return on November 14 with the Charity Shield has been pushed a week ahead to November 21 because the earlier date clashes with the national team 2022 Africa Cup of Nations fixture. FAM competition and commercialisation director Gomezani Zakazaka has confirmed the change of season kick0off.
Malawi: Livingstonia Synod Implores On Chakwera to Match Corruption Fight Talk With Action
Livingstonia Synod of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has implored on President Lazarus Chakwera match the anti-corruption rhetoric with action to ensure speedy prosecution of cases and recover the ill-gotten wealth. The synod's outgoing general secretary Levi Nyondo speaking on Sunday at Mpherembe congregation in Mzimba where the church graduated 16 clerics in marriage issues, said the church is "impressed" with arrests of corruption suspects.
Malawi: Chakwera to Face MPs Grilling October 21 in Parliament
President Lazarus Chakwera is set for a grilling as he returns to the Parliament Wednesday next week (October 21 2020) for his second His Excellency's Question Time (HEQ) since he defeated former president Peter Mutharika in the June 23 presidential election re-run. Speaker of the National Assembly Catherine Gotani Hara announced Monday afternoon in Parliament that the President is expected to answer nine questions submitted by nine members of Parliament through the Speaker's office.
Malawi: Msungama Inaugurates Expansion of Neno Youth Centre
Neno — Minister of Youth and Sports, Ulemu Msungama on Saturday handed over the civil works at the site for the expansion of Neno Youth Development Centre in Neno District. The facility, which will include offices, recreational facilities and hostels, will be an addition to the existing structures of technical activities. It was facilitated by Jobs for Youth (J4Y) Project.
Malawi: Blantyre Water Board Rectifies Water Crisis
Blantyre — People in Blantyre can now breathe a sigh of relief as Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has finally rectified water woes in the customers' areas. This comes against the backdrop of BWB management meeting with the country's Vice-President, Dr Saulosi Chilima who gave the board 30 days from September 3 to work out on erratic water supply in the commercial city.
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