February 2016

Residents chased from Mombera University site

Feb 03, 2016 Thula Chisamba 57 &

The Malawi Government has relocated people who were living close to the proposed site for Mombera University in Mzimba. In a recent visit to the location, our reporter found that all the people who owned… ...

Bullets to host Dynamos of Zimbabwe

Feb 03, 2016 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 89 &

Malawian champions Big Bullets will play Dynamos of Zimbabwe in a series of friendly matches this month, Malawi24 can reveal. The friendly games are one way of preparing for the upcoming 2016 soccer season as… ...

Revealed: Malawi has most expensive maize in Southern Africa

Feb 03, 2016 Lyonike Mughogho 75 &

Following a disruption in water cycle which delayed the rains during the current and previous rainy seasons, Malawians should prepare themselves for hard times as prices of maize have gone alarmingly high. The World Food… ...

Malawi Hunger: Situation blamed on government’s negligence

Feb 03, 2016 Thula Chisamba 64 &

The Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) has blamed Malawi government for its lack of commitment in motivating maize farmers, saying the lack of seriousness may prolong hunger in the country. Speaking in an interview with… ...

Malawi launches foot and mouth vaccine

Feb 03, 2016 Martha Chikoti 4 &

The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday launched an exercise to vaccinate cattle across the Lower Shire. The vaccination programme is part of intensive efforts by government to control foot and mouth disease among cattle in… ...

Nomads in for Chipuwa’s replacement

Feb 03, 2016 Orton Nyirenda 64 &

Malawi super league side, Mighty Wanderers coach Elia Kananji has said his team will bring in a new goalkeeper to replace former goalkeeper Richard Chipuwa who is in Mozambique. Kananji said they will go into… ...

Twelve Super League teams banned

Feb 03, 2016 Chikondi Magalasi 38 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has suspended twelve Super League teams from all football related activities for failing to submit club licensing documents. Confirming the development, FAM's Transfer System Manager, Casper Jangale, said out of… ...

NGO wants radical policy on street children

Feb 03, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 11 &

A child rights organization in Malawi has urged government to make a sustainable child protection policy which can protect the rights of street kids in the country. According to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), there… ...

We are the radiation of His Glory

Feb 03, 2016 Pastor Daniel Walusa 18 &

Mat 5:14-16 ISV “You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. People don’t light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lamp stand,… ...

Breaking: Joseph Kamwendo back at Wanderers

Feb 02, 2016 Chikondi Magalasi 10 &

Former Malawi national football team captain, Joseph Kamwendo, has joined his ex-club, Mighty Wanderers, Malawi24 has learnt. According to information that this publication has seen, the midfielder will play for Nomads in the 2016 soccer… ...

Bullets award Fodya, Ngwira

Feb 02, 2016 Chikondi Magalasi 2 &

Malawi Super League Champions, Nyasa Big Bullets, have awarded Yamikani Fodya and MacFarren Ngwira for displaying good performances last season. Both players received the awards at a ceremony that took place at Atmosphere Bar in… ...

MDF transfers cruel Dzalanyama soldiers

Feb 02, 2016 Luke Bisani 562 &

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has transferred cruel Kamuzu barracks soldiers from Dzalanyama forest reserve following the death of two civilians. Confirming the development, MDF officials said the soldiers are now being replaced with a… ...

Malawian drug dealer arrested in SA

Feb 02, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 70 &

South African custom officials (SARS) have arrested a Malawian taxi driver for possessing drugs. According to reports, the 27-year-old Malawian was arrested on Sunday, at the Golela border post in KwaZulu-Natal. He was found with… ...

Artists drum up support for Piksy

Feb 02, 2016 Lyonike Mughogho 27 &

Piksy’s Kora award nomination has received a major boost as Malawi's urban artists have joined hands in urging people to vote for him. The artist whose real name is Evans Zangazanga was nominated in the… ...

UDF row: Party gets restraining order against Omar

Feb 02, 2016 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 23 &

At a time when dust is refusing to settle within the Malawi's opposition party, United Democratic Front (UDF) over who should discharge core duties, the party’s national executive committee (NEC) has obtained an injunction against… ...