May 2016 | Malawi 24

Mutharika to appoint MEC commissioners in two weeks

May 31, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 32 &

The Malawi leader Peter Mutharika will appoint commissioners for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) in two weeks time. Confirming the development, press secretary Mgeme Kalirani said Mutharika is finalising the process and soon the electoral body… ...

Carlsberg rescues the Flames: Releases K50m for Cosafa tournament

May 31, 2016 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 172 &

Flames sponsors Carlsberg Malawi Limited has released K50 million for the team's Cosafa Castle Senior Challenge Cup slated for next month in Namibia. Speaking during the presentation ceremony at Mpira Village in Chiwembe on Tuesday… ...

Man kills his stepdaughter

May 31, 2016 Justin Mkweu 57 &

Police in Rumphi district are keeping in custody a 32 year-old man who is suspected of murdering his stepdaughter Oliva Majawa. According to Vic Khamisi, who is Rumphi Police Public Relations Officer, the murder happened… ...

Kalindo volunteers to kill albino killers

May 31, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 256 &

Legislator for Mulanje south Bon Kalindo has volunteered to kill albino killers if President Peter Mutharika orders execution of people found guilty of attacking, abducting or killing people with albinism. The member of parliament, Kalindo… ...

Miracle rain! Could this be another Prophet Mboro?

May 31, 2016 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 9 &

Miracle waterfall!! A huge pouring of water from heaven yesterday is said to have left residents of Kpalime, a town of Togo, in awe. The enormous gush of liquid came out like a waterfall and it… ...

Malawi gets $17 Million to fight TB

May 31, 2016 Bright Malenga 34 &

The World Bank has announced the approval of $17 million for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions in Malawi. The grant is part of US$122million for TB interventions in four countries in Southern Africa. The other countries are… ...

Malawians risk being killed in Mozambique

May 31, 2016 Luke Bisani 180 &

Malawians traveling to and through Mozambique risk of losing lives following clashes between Renamo and Mozambican government forces. Truck drivers, business operators, and travellers to South Africa are among the groups of Malawians who usually… ...

Health workers warned against reporting late for work

May 31, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 34 &

The ministry of health has urged health workers to report for work in time and knock off at the right time. Speaking at the opening of Nkhatabay District hospital, minister responsible Peter Kumpalume asked the… ...

Malawi juveniles’ centre calls for support

May 31, 2016 Luke Bisani 1 &

Mpemba Reformatory centre in the commercial city of Blantyre has called on the corporate world to support the centre following problems that have affected the institution. Authorities at the centre said government allocation is not… ...

Anne Kansiime dates Malawi

May 31, 2016 Lyonike Mughogho 104 &

Africa's top female comedian Anne Kansiime from Uganda will mark the genesis of her 2016 African tour in Malawi in early July, Malawi24 can confirm. Kansiime commands a solid fan base in Malawi among other… ...

NGO fights for children’s health rights

May 31, 2016 Martha Chikoti 5 &

Centre for Youth and Children Affairs says it will continue advocating for the rights of children to make sure that they enjoy quality health services. The statement was brought forward by Centre for Youth and… ...

Flora Suya plays single mother in new movie

May 31, 2016 Luke Bisani 89 &

Malawian actress Flora Suya has portrayed the struggle mothers go through in taking care of their children once their husbands are not beside them. In a movie titled "My Mother's Story", Suya unveiled the suffering… ...

Man dies after beer brawl

May 31, 2016 Gladson Mbumpha - Citizen Journalist 26 &

Police in Ntchisi district have arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly murdering a 34-year-old man. The incident happened on Monday May 30 2016 at Nthesa Trading Centre in Ntchisi. Police have identified the suspect as Jastine… ...

Three jailed after damaging man’s eye

May 31, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 30 &

Three men who beat up a man in an attack in which he lost his eye have been jailed in Blantyre. The three convicts, Mavuto Joseph, 25, Ganizani Muyaya aged 31 and James Matiki aged… ...

Devotion: Train and exercise in Spiritual issues

May 31, 2016 Pastor Daniel Walusa 9 &

1 Timothy 4:7-8. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now… ...