October 2015

African soccer analysts disapprove Platini

Oct 30, 2015 Lyonike Mughogho 5 &

Supersport soccer analysts have voiced out their concern over negative effects that will follow once Uefa president Michel Platini will get voted as Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) president. During a live broadcast of… ...

Health ministry to punish selfish doctors

Oct 30, 2015 Thula Chisamba 36 &

The Ministry of health in Malawi has issued a warning a threat to medical workers who are selfish and bossy when attending to patients. This comes amid findings that most health professionals in the country subject… ...

Five Malawi top league teams face the axe

Oct 30, 2015 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 7 &

There are contrasting omens for five relegation-threatened sides playing in the Super League of Malawi in the 2015 season. Epac FC, Dedza Young Soccer, Airborne Rangers, Mzuni FC and FISD Wizards are all fighting for… ...

I will hunt you down if you hurt my family: JB warns Mutharika

Oct 30, 2015 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 469 &

Former Malawi President Joyce Banda has told the Peter Mutharika led government to stop being obsessed with her and her family. Banda was responding to the recent report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) which implicated… ...

Mlimbika, Thindwa to miss second Nomads final

Oct 29, 2015 Orton Nyirenda 92 &

Francis Mlimbika and Ishmael Thindwa will miss yet another vital match in Malawi's Standard Bank cup final this coming Sunday despite recovering from their long-term injuries. Nomads team manager Steve Madeira confirmed that the duo has… ...

Nigerian pastor jailed for faking Malawian passport

Oct 29, 2015 Thula Chisamba 52 &

A Nigerian man of God, pastor Ibrahim, 44, is behind prison walls in Mzuzu for issuing a false declaration on a Malawi passport application form, a conduct which is contrary to section 21 of the… ...

Mutharika angers Nurses

Oct 29, 2015 Luke Bisani 112 &

Malawi President Peter Mutharika's directive to ban local health public relation officers from speaking to the media has sparked anger from the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (NONM). According to a memo signed… ...

Forget about Big Brother show this year

Oct 29, 2015 Lyonike Mughogho 20 &

Malawians with dreams of graduating into stars at the flagship Big Brother Africa show must put their ambitions on hold following a confirmation from Multichoice Malawi about cancellation of the reality show. The rumor about Africa's… ...

Havoc at Red Lions after coach Collin Nkuna firing

Oct 29, 2015 Chikondi Magalasi 11 &

There are reported spiral misunderstandings at Malawi Defence Force (MDF) team Red Lions, hours after the sacking of their longest serving coach Collins Nkuna, Malawi24 has established. Nkuna has been sacked due to poor performances… ...

In the cooler for selling hospital property

Oct 29, 2015 Hajira Halilu 24 &

Malawi Police in Phalombe district are keeping in custody 33 year old Edson Nkhonjera and 38 year old Edward Buleya for selling hospital solar panels. National police publicist Rhoda Manjolo confirmed the arrest. She said… ...

Teenager hangs himself to escape police case in Mzuzu

Oct 29, 2015 Thula Chisamba 64 &

Mavuto Nyasulu, 18, has hanged himself in Malawi's Mchengautuba township, Mzuzu city due to what some believe is fear to be prosecuted on several criminal acts he committed. Friends of the deceased told Malawi24 that… ...

Malawi, Mozambique power interconnection project

Electricity price raised

Oct 29, 2015 Richard Jimu 69 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has approved an increase in electricity tariffs to K40.59 from K35.69 per kilowatt effective November 1, Malawi24 has learnt. This means power prices have been raised by 13.73%. Reports say… ...

Chilima hunting critics

Oct 29, 2015 Thula Chisamba 117 &

Information reaching Malawi24 indicates that the office of Malawi vice president Saulosi Chilima has launched a man hunt for Dziko FM radio presenter James Ibrahim who is known as Dj Scapper over his controversial 'Kwachitikanji'… ...

Old age forces Bonnke to cancel Malawi trip

Oct 28, 2015 Luke Bisani 26 &

German-based evangelist Reinhard Bonnke is not coming to Malawi for his crusade which slated to take place Njamba freedom park in Blantyre, Malawi24 has learnt. The 75 year old Bonnke who heads Christ for All Nations (CFAN)… ...

Couple killed on witchcraft allegations

Oct 28, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 23 &

A Malawian couple in Karonga district has been killed by being set on fire by irate villagers on allegations of witchcraft in Mchenjere village in the district. Police has identified the couple as Titus Vikhumbo… ...