Government has ruled out it would implement a full head gear or hijab for Muslim women when posing for driving licence pictures. Director of Road Traffic Jack Manong’a was commenting on some allegations that Muslim are denied the religious freedom to have their driving licence pictures whilst in full hijab. “They are allowed to have […]
Commotion ensued on Friday morning when communities from Masongola Zone in Namwela, Mangochi stormed District Education Manager’s office (Demo) demanding the transfer of Primary Education Advisor (PEA), Muwake Chauluka. The angry communities stoned Demo’s building, smashing windows as well as destroying Chauluka’s house property. They also injured Principal accountant who was later rushed to Mangochi […]
Muslim Women Organisation (MWO) has asked President Joyce Banda to ensure her government allows Muslim women should be allowed wear an Islamic headscarf, or “hijab” in public offices. Hijab has been subject of ban in some European countries on security issues but this has raised tension with the Muslim religion. Islam sees hijab as an obligatory […]
Malawi’s medical regulating body has approved a request to allow Muslim nurses to wear the Islamic headscarf – or hijab – while on duty. The request came from the education arm of the Muslim Association of Malawi – the Islamic Information Bureau. “It has taken us almost one year communicating with [officials from] Nurses and […]