Shorai Mopiwa, Author at Malawi24

Cyclone Freddy: Cuba sends condolences to Malawi

Mar 18, 2023 0

Following the devastating effects that Cyclone Freddy has left on Malawian, Cuba has expressed solidarity with the people of Malawi. In a Twitter post, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez says he feels greatly for Malawians… ...

Temwah to release debut album in March

Mar 12, 2023 0

Malawian musician, Temwah, is set to release her first ever album titled “Family and Friends” on the 23rd of March this year. In a Twitter post yesterday, the Malawian musician said she was pleased to… ...

Driemo, Atoht Manje apologise after police cut short concerts in South Africa

Mar 06, 2023 0

Malawi music stars Driemo and Atoht Manje have apologized to fans in South Africa after their concerts were cut short by Police. On 3rd March , Driemo and Atoht Manje’s show in Cape Town show… ...

African students who fled Ukraine appeal for support

Feb 28, 2023 0

African students who were studying in Ukraine have appealed for a support package and scholarships after their studies were disrupted by the war in Ukraine. The students have appealed to UNESCO, the Global Education Coalition,… ...

Malawi has only 193MW of electricity available

Feb 13, 2023 0

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says the electricity situation in Malawi is still in an emergency mode, with only 193 Megawatts (MW) of hydro capacity available against a system demand of 300MW. ESCOM said… ...

ESCOM says power outage will last about 10 hours today

Jan 29, 2023 0

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says it will implement prolonged loadshedding lasting about 10 hours today due to a further reduction in power supply. According to ESCOM, hydro-power supplier, EGENCO, will undertake maintenance… ...

Malawi abused children through online learning

Jan 24, 2023 0

Investigation conducted by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) has found that the Malawi Government violated children’s right to privacy and other rights through online learning introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic as children’s data was being… ...

Chakwera has taken important steps in fight against corruption – United States

Jan 19, 2023 0

The United States Embassy in Malawi has applauded President Lazarus Chakwera for taking important steps in the fight against corruption. The embassy said this in a statement yesterday after Chakwera fired Steven Kayuni as Director… ...

TNM Pamtsemtse bundles no longer unlimited

Jan 08, 2023 0

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) Pamtsemtse bundles are no longer unlimited and are now terminated based after 100 percent exhaustion of volume. The company has said the change is effective from the 4th January 2023. At… ...

Malawi hit by another nationwide power outage

Dec 05, 2022 0

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says it experienced a system shutdown which led to nationwide power outage at 2:04pm today. According to ESCOM, while efforts to restore power started 30 minutes later, the system… ...

UNHCR asks Malawi to reconsider refugee relocation decision

Nov 29, 2022 0

The UN Refugee Agency has urged the Malawi Government to allow refugee families to remain in rural or urban settings where they can continue their education, be employed and operate their small businesses. The agency… ...

Cholera outbreak worsens in Malawi as hunger increases

Nov 25, 2022 0

Malawi has been grappling with a devastating cholera outbreak that has affected entire communities in a country where 5.4 million individuals are facing hunger, creating a cocktail of cholera and hunger that poses a great… ...

Househelp arrested for allegedly stealing US$7000

Nov 24, 2022 0

A 19-year-old boy in Blantyre is in police custody for allegedly stealing US$7000 from his employer. He has been identified as Richard Chakhumbira of Chadzunda Village in the area of Traditional Authority Nsomba in Blantyre… ...

Malawi, Switzerland sign agreement on climate change

Nov 18, 2022 0

Switzerland has signed a bilateral agreement with Malawi on climate action under which Switzerland will assist Malawi reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the European country will count emission reductions in Malawi towards its own reduction… ...

Fuelgate: Buluma raises serious corruption allegations at NOCMA

Nov 16, 2022 0

…MCP associated companies abusing NOCMA and fuel deals Acting Chief Executive Officer for the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) Helen Buluma has resigned, saying she has been under pressure from the Office of the… ...