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There are growing concerns on the conduct of Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers at Chilumba Barracks adhoc roadblock in Karonga, where people allege that the soldiers indulge in corruption and brutality, including confiscating maize from travellers. The concerns have been raised by some affected people through legislators and organisations that include Federalism Institute and Citizens
People around Ngisi and Ngana in Senior Chief Mwakaboko in Karonga District have appealed to authorities to speed up construction of Chikangaya and Lukyala bridges on the Songwe Border-Ngisi-Ngana Road. The appeal comes at a time when the five-month construction works which began on December 7 2022 have resumed after stalling last year. In an
Maize scarcity in some markets in the country has left Malawians frustrated despite a second round report on crop production estimates projected a 360 000 metric tonnes (MT) surplus this season. The estimates report issued in February 2023 anticipated that the country would produce 3.56 million MT of maize against the national requirement of 3.2
Paramount Chief Kyungu of Chitipa and Karonga districts has asked small-scale business operators in Karonga proposing to boycott paying market fees to give negotiations a chance. The disgruntled business operators suspended the boycott last week while waiting for a response from government on their request to remove the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) ad-hock roadblock at
Chauteka school management committee chairperson Wilson Ngwira says availability of desks at Chauteka Primary School in Karonga District will motivate pupils to remain in school. He said this on Monday when a Lilongwe-based businessperson Wilson Sichali donated 15 desks worth K1.1 million to the school. “Most pupils, especially girls fail to contribute in class during