The Malawi Government, United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and civil society on Thursday launched a new multi-year programme, called the Spotlight Initiative, focused on eliminating violence against women and girls, including sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and harmful practice, the UN said in a statement.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has applauded Neno and Mwanza district election coordinators for speedy correction of anomalies that were there during the recruitment of polling staff for the May 21 tripartite elections.

Presidential candidate for the United Democratic Front (UDF) Atupele Muluzi says politics is a service to people.

Chief Secretary to Government Lloyd Muhara has launched the presidential sight saving scheme aimed at promoting better eye sight among learners and prevent blindness.