The Mzimba Civil Society Network has demanded a full forensic investigation into the arrest of a man found with undocumented medical drugs. In a Sunday statement, the coalition insisted that Mzimba authorities must determine the origin of the seized supplies, suggesting they were likely diverted from public health facilities.
Patrick Mwale and Starlin Mughandira, the Network’s chairperson and secretary, stated that such illegal activities undermine healthcare delivery and public trust, especially during nationwide drug shortages. They urged the District Commissioner, police, and the District Health Office to collaborate and ensure accountability for everyone involved.
The call follows the November 6, 2025, arrest of 58-year-old...
Irene Wirima, Managing Director of Namiwawa Private School, has advocated for enhanced collaboration between the government and private sector to address Malawi's educational needs. Speaking during the school's 30th anniversary celebration in Blantyre, Wirima stated that the country's large youth population demands a shared approach. She explained that private institutions are essential for expanding access and upholding educational standards.
Wirima reflected on Namiwawa Private School's development since its 1995 founding in a rented house on Ring Road. She acknowledged the challenges overcome during its growth, which was supported by financial partners like the New Building Society. The anniversary event received support from NICO...
Minister of Health and Sanitation Madalitso Baloyi made an unannounced visit to Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe on Monday. He was accompanied by Principal Secretary Dr. Dan Namarika and other senior health officials. The inspection aimed to evaluate the management and administration of medical drugs at the major referral facility.
Baloyi interacted with pharmacy personnel and staff to review drug procurement, storage, and distribution. He warned against the theft or mismanagement of essential medicines, underscoring the government's commitment to resolving systemic gaps. Principal Secretary Namarika reiterated that point, stating the ministry has intensified supervision across hospitals to curb malpractice and improve supply...
Denis Khasu has been named the Acting Executive Director of the Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board. His appointment follows the reassignment of the former executive director, Prince Phwetekere, to a lecturer position at Domasi College of Education. The board announced the leadership change in a Monday statement, expressing confidence that Khasu would advance its mission of improving higher education access through effective resource mobilization.
The board described Khasu as a seasoned educator with extensive international experience across Africa, the United States, Japan, and China. His professional background includes significant work with the Association of African Higher Education Financing Agencies, supporting...
The African National Congress has determined that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will retain his organizational duties within the party while under investigation for corruption. An ANC spokesperson stated the National Executive Committee reviewed the matter and concluded he could continue in his party roles, despite his offer to step aside and his current special leave from the Cabinet.
This decision relates to two separate inquiries examining allegations that Mchunu improperly interfered with police operations. The party affirmed its commitment to due process and stated it would monitor the situation for any new developments. The ANC reiterated that its step-aside policy, which requires members to vacate their positions if...
The National Department of Health has moved to reassure Tshwane residents regarding recent typhoid fever reports, confirming the situation is under control and that most affected individuals have recovered. From January to October 2025, 48 cases were recorded within the district, a decrease from the same period last year.
Health officials indicated that areas including Bronkhorstspruit and Hammanskraal accounted for the majority of infections. They emphasized that only a small number of cases experienced severe symptoms requiring hospitalization. The department continues to urge the public to maintain strict hygiene practices, such as thorough handwashing, to prevent further transmission.
The overall decline in cases is viewed as a...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing the impact of public employment programs. He stated that a newly formed inter-ministerial committee would focus on improving training, accountability, and pathways to sustainable economic opportunities for participants.
The committee, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa and chaired by Mashatile, aims to strengthen coordination and oversight of initiatives like the Expanded Public Works Programme. Its inaugural meeting emphasized aligning skills development with market demands to help participants transition into permanent employment or entrepreneurship.
This coordinated effort seeks to address South Africa’s high unemployment rate by ensuring...
A convicted murderer and rapist, Jakob September, has been recaptured after escaping from the Helderstroom Correctional Facility in the Western Cape. The Department of Correctional Services reported that the 44-year-old inmate fled on Saturday morning while performing work duties within the prison's animal grazing area.
A coordinated search operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies led to his rearrest in the Overberg region that same evening. September was serving a life sentence for crimes committed in 2011. The department has initiated an internal investigation to determine the circumstances that enabled his escape from the maximum-security facility.
A female pilot died in a helicopter crash on a farm near Patensie in the Eastern Cape on Monday morning. Authorities reported the aircraft, which was engaged in crop spraying, collided with power lines before crashing onto the Roodegrond farm.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli confirmed that an inquest docket had been opened to determine the cause of the accident. The pilot was declared dead at the scene. The identity of the 43-year-old victim is being withheld pending formal notification of her family.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority is expected to join the investigation into the fatal incident. The tragedy has deeply affected the local agricultural community, which relies heavily on aerial spraying services.
