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 Drivers in the country have petitioned parliament to address various challenges they are facing in discharging their duties. According to Chairman of Professional Drivers Union of Malawi, Major Mkandawire, their concerns range from low pay and poor working conditions as some of the main challenges they have raised in their petition. ALSO READ:  Former Minister of Information, Henry Mussa and former director of Information Gideon Munthali have been denied bail. The drivers held a vigil at parliament today, as part of their quest to have the challenges solved. In an interview, Mkandawire disclosed that some of their members have been unlawfully dismissed and their cases do not successfully end. "We have pleaded with parliamentarians to address such issues which we feel are undermining our roles to national development" said Mkandawire. The petition was received by Dedza South East lawmaker Patrick Bandawe and Lilongwe City Centre Mp, Alfred Jiya. Earlier this year, the drivers

In joining efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, Oxfam has donated preventive equipment to 18 primary schools in Dowa district. Oxfam Malawi deputy country director, Ellias Khozombwe, says the donation which is worth 2.8 million kwacha has come in a bid to ensure that learners are safe as schools fully resume next month. On his part, Director of Education, Youth and Sports for Dowa district council Christopher Kumikunde hailed Oxfam for the gesture saying it will go a long way to assist learners as schools open.