Rights bodies want electoral reforms
Civil rights activists are pushing for electoral reforms, specifically the 'direct election' of mayors and chairpersons for city and municipal councils in the country
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The Unseen Struggle of Dzaleka Refugees!
Designed to accommodate about 12,000 displaced foreign nationals, the camp, according to statistics by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has over 50,000 inhabitants.
Farmers urged to trade careful on early planting
Farmers in areas that have received the first rains (Chizimalupsya) have been advised to consult agricultural authorities before planting their seeds.
Imbalances between exports and imports continue in Malawi
Failure by Malawi to add value on local products is being cited as the cause for the imbalances between exports and imports.
Malawi on positive enforcement on cyber security
In a remarkable leap, Malawi has jumped from a 36% score in 2020 to an impressive 80% in the 5th edition of the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Stakeholders seek more interventions on rising suicide cases
Human rights activists have called on the government to consider establishing a task force on the prevention of suicide in the country.
Farmers call for strategies on innovation
Farmers are calling for the implementation of the Farmers' Organization Development Strategy for the country to achieve innovative farming effectively.
Preps for Agriculture Fair get underway
Exhibitors are gearing up for the upcoming 20th National Agriculture Fair in Blantyre to showcase their agricultural products and services.
Committee to take ‘fake medicines’ concern to Parliament
The Parliamentary Committee on Health has disclosed that it will present a report in the August House on claims that the country has the highest prevalence rate of fake medicines, standing at 88 percent.
Mpox suspected cases turn negative
Health authorities have said two people suspected to have mpox at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) have tested negative for the disease. Further to that, a suspected case reported in Zomba district has also been confirmed negative.