The Minister of Transport and Public Works has assured members of parliament that government will upgrade city roads to be dual carriage in all places that traffic jams.

Parliament has passed a bill that seeks to establish the Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply.

Leader of opposition Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has condemned the racist remarks uttered in parliament by MCP Member for Dedza North West Alekeni Menyani to member of Lilongwe City Centre David Bisnowaty.

Political parties in Mchinji have recommended National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) for coordinating the political parties without taking sides.