Shorai Mopiwa, Author at Malawi 24

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… ...

2022 AIP to be launched this weekend

Nov 15, 2022 0

The Government of Malawi will launch the Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) in Dedza district on 19th November, weeks after K750 million was lost in the procurement of fertilizer for the program. Secretary for Agriculture Medrina… ...

Man gets 7 years in jail for stealing motorcycle

Nov 04, 2022 0

The Blantyre Central Senior Resident Magistrate's Court has sentenced Emmanuel Mvito to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour for attacking a Kabaza operator and robbing him of his motorcycle. Mvito attacked a motorcycle operator identified… ...

BBC World Questions to discuss power cuts, corruption in Malawi

Nov 03, 2022 0

Kazako BBC World Questions series is coming to Malawi next week to debate issues such as power cuts, anti-corruption measures, and the country's economy. The event will be held on Tuesday 8th November, 2022 in… ...

Malawi convenes National Health Financing Dialogue

Oct 30, 2022 0

The Government of Malawi has convened a National Health Financing Dialogue to align its stakeholders on Malawi’s path towards sustainable financing of healthcare in line with both national and regional commitments. This process has been… ...

Man arrested for murder in Zomba

Oct 26, 2022 0

The Police in Zomba are keeping in custody a 26 -year-old man by the name Andrew Newa for allegedly killing a 39-year-old man identified as Damson Padzala. Sergeant Aaron Chilala who is the Deputy Public… ...