The CEO of Blantyre city council, Dr Alfred Chanza on Wednesday said the Blantyre market fire which happened around midnight damaged eight shops, two toilet blocks, market masters office and items.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shared some growth prospects with the country if it has to graduate from its current state to become a middle income economy.

Youths in Malawi - who represent 40 % of the 17.5 million populations - have been told they are instrumental in developing the nation and population control, Minister of Sports and Culture Francis Phiso said this on Tuesday in Lilongwe.

Political parties in the UK are readying themselves for a general election campaign after MPs voted for a 12 December poll.