November 2018

Second missing Malawian soldier found

Nov 30, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A second Malawian soldier who went missing alongside three others in the Democratic Republic of Congo has returned to camp. Malawi Defence Force Spokesperson Major Paul Chiphwanya says Lance Corporal Gift Tinani-Nkhoma is back in… ...

Chilima’s one million jobs in tatters

Nov 30, 2018 Aubrey Makina 5 &

The promise of one million jobs that Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima made is currently in tatters. Economists and social commentators have mauled Chilima for what they say is unrealistic and unworkable promise for a… ...

MCP to proceed with Mangochi rally

Nov 30, 2018 Evan Mtomodo Maseko 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has challenged that its rally at Monkey Bay in Mangochi will go on as scheduled. Yesterday, the Mangochi District Council told the opposition party that it cannot hold the rally because… ...

Female MPs ask for support to maintain seats

Nov 30, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Parliamentary Women’s Caucus in Malawi has asked stakeholders and well-wishers to assist female aspirants and Members of Parliament (MPs) with campaign resources during the campaign period. Member of Parliament for Balaka West Shanil Dzimbiri… ...

MIT launches strategic plan

Nov 30, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Institute of Tourism (MIT) on Tuesday launched its five year strategic plan. Speaking during the launch, Director of Tourism in Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism Isaac Katopola said the new strategic plan to… ...

Chakwera told to postpone rally over clash with Mutharika’s whistle-stop

Nov 30, 2018 Russell Kondowe 1 &

The Mangochi District Council has told Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera to postpone a rally in the district saying it clashes with President Peter Mutharika’s whistle-stop tour. The MCP wrote the council seeking… ...

FAM fines troublesome clubs, officials banned

Nov 30, 2018 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

...as Oscar Kaunda given a one year ban from football... Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has descended heavily on clubs and officials for various offences committed in cup competitions this season. The biggest victims are… ...

Devotion: Let the world see God in you

Nov 30, 2018 Pastor Daniel Walusa 0 &

1 Peter 4:11 says If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may… ...

FIFA Ranking horror: Flames five steps down on latest rankings.

Nov 30, 2018 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

The latest FIFA Rankings are out but as usual, they do not bring joy to the Flames and its fans. The team has moved from 125 to 130, dropping five steps following their 2-1 defeat… ...

Councillors call for total independence of district councils

Nov 29, 2018 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

Councillors have bemoaned low funding in District Councils, calling on Central Government to fully surrender powers to local Councils for meaningful development. This comes amid concerns of low funding allocated to Councils, a situation which… ...

Heavy rain across Malawi today

Nov 29, 2018 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Heavy rain is expected to hit the country today, the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services says. The rains which will be accompanied by thunder and lightning will first hit areas in the southern… ...

Simplicity: Experts translate energy jargon to vernacular

Nov 29, 2018 Luke Bisani 0 &

Energy experts in Malawi are looking to address communication breakdown with rural communities of the country through translation of energy technical words from English to Chichewa. At a validation workshop of the English-Chichewa glossary held… ...

Male youth aspirants being marginalized – YAS

Nov 29, 2018 Patricia Mtungila - MEC Stringer 0 &

While a large number of civil society organizations and political parties are fighting for the empowerment of youth and increased representation of youth leaders in the 2019 Tripartite Elections, this aspiration may not be attained… ...

Rural civil servants having stressful paydays in Malawi

Nov 29, 2018 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Imagine waking up at midnight to catch the only vehicle that can take you to Mzuzu to withdraw your salary. At the bank, you are told, they are experiencing network problems and you cannot withdraw… ...

Devotion: None of them should move you

Nov 29, 2018 Pastor Daniel Walusa 0 &

Acts 20:24." But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the… ...