Malawi continues receiving hundreds of refugees from Mozambique six months after RENAMO fighters carried out two attacks in Tete province. The fighting in July forced more than 700 people into Malawi and refugees say they continue to flee atrocities and killings by militias. Lameck Masina reports for VOA from a refugee camp in Malawi's Mwanza district, home to more than 2,500 refugees who fled atrocities in Tete province.
Refugees tell stories about people they believe are FRELIMO government fighters torching their houses, killing their relatives on suspicion of hosting RENAMO fighters
Health Ministry authorities told VOA the water-borne disease is now spreading considerably; The number of patients has climbed to 95
Its project, 'I Have No Everything Here,' was recorded in prison in January and has been nominated for Best World Music Album
For the first time, a Malawian band has been nominated for a Grammy Award, and it's not just any band. It's a group from the Zomba maximum-security prison. Its project, "I Have No Everything Here," was recorded in prison in January and has been nominated for the Best World Music Album. VOA's Lameck Masina reports.
Decision sparks renewed debate as religious leaders, politicians accuse government of bowing to international demands
So far this year, the government's caseload has grown, with 629 new cases registered, up from 554 cases in 2014; skin specialist say the escalation can be contained within two years but additional funding is needed
Malawi is facing its worst food shortages in years, after flooding and drought during past growing season
Industrial hemp can be used to make paper, fabric, soap, medicine and even food products
Government plans to close down refugee camp due to funding problems and scarce resources
Tourism operators say $75 visa fee is just a further blow to country's already struggling tourism industry
Study concludes deficiencies in equipment, inadequate funding preventing only free inpatient rehabilitation facility in Malawi from fulfilling its mission
Landlocked countries want access to Chinde port on Indian Ocean - route that hasn't been in use since 1970s when civil war erupted in Mozambique
Malawi government is latest African country to undertake a head count as it seeks to root out waste and corruption
The food deficit is a result of low yields of the main staple, maize, largely because of recent flooding
Malawian court sentences key suspect to 11 years, several others are serving shorter jail sentences - but some Malawians say they want to see harsher penalties
In Malawi, the corruption scandal known as Cashgate shocked the nation when it broke in 2013. Government officials were accused of stealing millions of dollars in public funds through fraudulent contracts. A Malawian court has just sentenced the prime suspect to 11 years. Several others are serving jail sentences of three to seven years. But many Malawians say they wanted to see even harsher penalties. Lameck Masina reports for VOA from Blantyre, Malawi.
Businessman Oswald Lutepo, who pleaded guilty to fraud and money-laundering charges, was prosecuted for siphoning $9.3M from government
More than 300 illegal migrants, mostly Ethiopians, remain detained while waiting to be sent them back home, officials say; rights activists express concerns
Patients now getting one meal at 4 o’clock in afternoon to keep them for next 24 hours
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