At least 24 students and teachers have died in a fire at a religious school in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. The fire at the Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning. The victims are thought to been trapped in their dormitory as the windows were barred with metal grills. “It is one of the ...

The opposition National Restoration Party (NAREP) has advised government to prioritize electoral reforms as a way of building confidence in institutions of governance. NAREP Vice President Charles Maboshe has noted that most of the political problems the country is grappling with are as a result of the electoral laws which need to be revisited. Mr. Maboshe says there is need ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) wants the term of office for Members of Parliament, Councilors, Mayors and Council Chairpersons restricted to two 5-year terms. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza says his organization has since petitioned Parliament to move a motion to discuss the matter. He says this will give chance to the younger generation of leaders to hold leadership ...

Fourth Revolution party President Eric Chanda has called on Parliament to amend Article 60 Sub-section 3 by removing the aspect of funding political parties in the country. Mr. Chanda says it is unfair and irresponsible to start talking about funding political parties at the expense of the poor people. He says leaders are there to offer a service to the ...