Month: March 2023 Posts

NCST engage journalists on science reporting

Mar 19, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) on 15 March, 2023 engaged journalists on science and technology reporting. The one-day meeting drew journalists from a number of media institutions in Lilongwe. Speaking after the… ...

New BBC Africa Eye investigation shines light on Seychelles’ heroin epidemic

Mar 08, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Seychelles (Image credit: BBC Africa Eye) Known for its coral reefs and beautiful beaches, Seychelles, a tropical paradise located off the coast of east Africa, is visited by thousands of tourists. Yet, beyond the country’s… ...

Airtel Malawi introduces TV

Mar 03, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Airtel Malawi on Thursday launched a TV streaming app called Airtel TV which will enable Malawians on the Airtel network to access news, programs and movies straight from their mobile devices. The launch of the… ...

Journalist Marcfarlane Mbewe dies after collapsing at work

Feb 23, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Journalist Marcfarlane Mbewe who came into the limelight during the 2019 tripartite elections in Malawi has died after collapsing at work. Reports indicate that Mbewe collapsed while making a presentation at College of Medicine in… ...

BBC World Service’s Dear Daughter returning with a second season

Feb 16, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The BBC World Service says its award-winning podcast, Dear Daughter, is returning with a second season. Last year, Dear Daughter was crowned ‘Podcast of the Year’ at the British Podcast Awards. Season two will start… ...

Malawi Police detain Journalist Dorica Mtenje over story

Feb 09, 2023 Chisomo Phiri 0 &

Police in Lilongwe are keeping in custody a reporter for an online publication Maravi Post Dorica Mtenje following a complaint from director general of the National Intelligence Service Director. MISA Malawi Chairperson Teresa Ndanga has… ...

Journalists awarded plots in 2022 Innobuild Media awards

Jan 20, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Loka left with Innobuild CEO Chiotha Innobuild Private Limited Company on Thursday handed over 15x30 plots to four journalists for their  outstanding work that passed the test in 2022 Innobuild Media awards. Three other journalists… ...

BBC News launches 2023 Komla Dumor Award

Jan 20, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The BBC has begun its search for the next winner of the BBC News Komla Dumor Award and Journalists, including those in Malawi, are encouraged to apply for the prestigious prize, which seeks to promote… ...

Zomba High Court Judge appeals to journalists to write accurate stories

Jan 18, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

High Court Judge, Justice Zione Ntaba, has appealed to the journalists to write well researched and balanced stories to ensure that the society is well informed. The Zomba High Court Judge made the appeal on… ...

Journalists trained on disaster risk management reporting

Jan 11, 2023 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has underscored the need for media practitioners to take an active role and be factual in reporting disaster risk management issues. DoDMA's Relief and Rehabilitation desk officer responsible… ...

Journalists trained in statistics

Dec 03, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The National Statistics Office (NSO) trained Business Journalists in Lilongwe as a way of upgrading the level of knowledge on statistics on the part of the media practitioners. The promotion of use of data and… ...

Misconception still contributing to low uptake of Covid-19 vaccine

Nov 17, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A call has been made for more action on issues that are surrounding Covid-19 especially stigma and myths considering that these issues are contributing to low Covid-19 vaccine uptake. This was said during media science café… ...

BBC World Questions to discuss power cuts, corruption in Malawi

Nov 03, 2022 Shorai Mopiwa 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… ...

TV personality Ruth Kulaisi scoops WWMRA award

Oct 24, 2022 Chris Loka 0 &

Television personality Ruth Kulaisi has been chosen to receive a rising star award at this year’s Women with a Mission Recognition and Achievement Awards (WWMRA) in South Africa. According to a letter seen by this… ...

MACRA revokes licences for Power FM 101, Dziko FM

Oct 20, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has revoked content licences for Malawi's first private radio station, Power FM 101, and Dziko FM. This is according to MACRA Director General Daud Suleman who through a press… ...