Parliament has confirmed Rodney Steven Jose as Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service through a secret ballot. Out of 153 Legislators who took part in the vote, 96 voted for his confirmation, 55 said No, with the remaining 2 abstaining.

Malawi Police Service in Limbe – Blantyre says it has tightened up security in preparing for the country’s 54 years celebrations. After a long and bitter struggle, Malawi achieved its freedom from the British Empire on July 6, 1964. Since then the country has observed this day as its Independence Day.

Malawian urban award winning artist Tay Grin has hailed Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) for promoting urban youth talent.

Young Minds Vision (YMV), a grouping of young people in Blantyre says productive youths are crucial on socio-economic development of the country.