November 2017

WhatsApp Restored

Nov 30, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

WhatsApp stopped working in what appears to be a mystery outage. The Facebook-owned instant messaging app was not sending or receiving messages. The independent website Down Detector detected a huge spike of outages across the… ...

I keep promises – Mutharika

Nov 30, 2017 Bright Malenga 56 &

President Peter Mutharika has said that he always do what he promises Malawians. The president made the remarks at Kamuzu Palace in Malawi's capital city, Lilongwe during conclusion of the national identity cards mass registration… ...

Mattress theft suspects out on bail

Nov 30, 2017 Pemphero Malimba 8 &

The Chikwawa second grade magistrate court has released on bail two people who are being suspected of stealing mattresses at Chikwawa district hospital. The two identified as Moses Jere, 36, and Clement Kapesi, 47, were… ...

Prison asks for vocational training for inmates

Nov 30, 2017 Luke Bisani 5 &

Authorities at Mulanje Prison have called on well-wishers to help inmates with vocational skills training as part of prisoners’ reformatory process. Speaking during a visit of Community of Saint Egidio at Mulanje Prison, Station Officer… ...

Roses seal Series sweep with scintillating comeback win

Nov 30, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 9 &

The England Roses conquered the Malawi Queens 62-60 to complete a clean sweep of victories at the Vitality Netball International Series in Birmingham on Wednesday evening. A raucous crowd were treated to a tremendous encounter… ...

Staff at Nkula power plant down tools

Nov 30, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 49 &

Mota Engil employees who are doing rehabilitation works at Nkula A Hydropower Plant have gone on strike demanding salary increment from their bosses. According to reports, a meeting between representatives of the workers, Mota Engil… ...

Don’t take peace for granted – APM tells Malawians

Nov 30, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 32 &

Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika on Wednesday at the commemoration of the International Day of Peace and the launch of the National Peace Policy urged Malawians not to take peace for granted. The commemoration which… ...

Teen in for murder

Nov 30, 2017 Mike Lyson Zgambo 6 &

Mzimba Police are keeping in the cooler 18-year-old Moses Chisambi for murdering Wilson Mumba, 20. The murder occurred on Monday at around 8pm at Bulala in the district. According to public relations officer for Mzimba… ...

Two police officers steal FISP coupons

Nov 30, 2017 Bright Malenga 51 &

Two police officers from Mponela Police Station in Dowa have been arrested for stealing 57 Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) coupons. The two stole coupons valued at K855,000 from a World Wide Wholesalers shop assistant.… ...

ESCOM bites Multichoice hard: DSTV, Gotv subscription drops

Nov 30, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 107 &

Multichoice Malawi is feeling the pinch in the wake of persistent blackouts as Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) continues to implement loadshedding programmes. Multichoice Malawi is suffering along business lines with more of its… ...

Tell Malawians what Electoral Reforms Bills are – Chiefs

Nov 30, 2017 Bright Malenga 107 &

Chiefs in the country have said that it is important to tell Malawians what Electoral Reforms Bills are before pushing government on the matter. Prominent chiefs such as Ngolongoliwa , Kyungu , Kawinga and Lukwa… ...

Electricity tariff hiking excites NASME

Nov 30, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 38 &

...says it will help EGENCO to produce more electricity... The decision by energy authorities to hike electricity tariffs has been welcomed by the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME). Last week authorities in… ...

Devotion: Have a right image

Nov 30, 2017 Pastor Daniel Walusa 6 &

Gen 15:5 "The LORD brought him outside, and said, “Look now toward the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” He said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” God… ...

APM visits his former teacher, JZU

Nov 29, 2017 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 61 &

Malawi President Peter Mutharika visited former Malawi Congress Party leader, John Tembo, at his Area 10 residence in Lilongwe. State House confirmed the visit, saying Mutharika visited Tembo who had previously taught Mr Mutharika during… ...

MCP: A party on the rise but hubris could make it lose everything

Nov 29, 2017 Stanley Onjezani Kenani 48 &

There are all signs that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is in serious contention for the spot of ruling party in the 2019 elections. Even an Afrobarometer survey, the likes of which predicted a Peter… ...