Over 500 students meet Santa Claus and receive treats. (L. Masina/VOA)
The withholding of donor aid has forced Malawi's government to pass what is known as the Zero Aid national budget
An estimated 100 Malawians get infected each day, and an average of 138 die from AIDS daily
Residents say they have spent five days without tap water; shortage has affected delivery of health services
Malawi President Peter Mutharika gave envelopes containing $125 to more than 80 media people at a dinner he hosted last month in Blantyre
Judiciary system support staff is demanding 30 percent salary increases government promised two years ago
Kwacha’s value slips; foreign donors hesitate with aid after 2013 ‘Cashgate’ scandal
Bags continue to be sold because Plastic Manufacturers Association of Malawi has filed a legal challenge in High Court asking for judicial review
A forensic audit concluded that more than $30 million was looted from government coffers between April and September last year
Former principal secretary in the Ministry of Tourism had pleaded guilty to stealing about $150,000 in the financial scam, referred to in Malawi as Cashgate
Health authorities say absence of national IDs is putting strain on medical resources because foreigners come to take advantage of free medical services in public hospitals
As officials step up efforts to crack down on criminal syndicates respsonsible for illegal immigration, some say problem lies with the law itself
One political scientists says, 'It’s normal for any new government to make some shake-ups,' but he sees pattern of replacements along tribal lines
Police have seen a rise in crime in the past few months, including several armed robberies, murders and car jackings
A Rastafarian inherits chiefly powers, earns respect in Blantyre
Advocates blame causes ranging from lenient court sentences to cultural practices
Health officials tell Malawians not to panic as risk of infection is low; passengers from West African countries hit hard by Ebola virus are being screened at airports
Campaign designed to advocate for equal gender representation in elected positions, but after recent elections there was no significant increase in number of women elected
Coming-of-age rite matches girls with older men who have multiple partners
President Mutharika answers religious leaders of Malawi who appeal for leaders to unify and reduce massive poverty
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