Catholic Bishops under the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have joined President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika in calling for international bodies and countries for food assistance to Malawians.

Candidates who are sitting for this year’s Malawi School Certificate Education - MSCE examinations have been advised to go in their centers and write examinations on Thursday despite being a public holiday.

The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Goodall Gondwe on Monday reiterated government’s commitment to addressing water problems being experienced in the country’s major cities.

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says Thursday 7th July is a public holiday to celebrate Eil-ul-Fitri marking the end of fasting in the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan.