September 2016

All set for FISD cup launch

Sep 17, 2016 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 6 &

The preparations for 2016 FISD Cup have been completed and all is now set for the launch of the trophy today in Chikhwawa. The cup is set to be launched at Kalulu stadium in the… ...

Malawi drivers warned against overspeeding

Sep 17, 2016 Martha Chikoti 9 &

Drivers in the country have been advised to reduce speed and observe road signs whenever they are driving in order to avoid road accidents. The warning has been brought forward by northern region public relations… ...

Man in cooler for sexually abusing 14 year-old girl

Sep 17, 2016 Luke Bisani 51 &

Police in Blantyre have arrested a 19 year-old young man suspected to have sexually abused a 14 year-old girl in the commercial city. The young man Denis Chiume is reported to have forced the girl… ...

Boy, 6, drowns in Lake Malawi

Sep 17, 2016 Bright Malenga 15 &

A six year-old boy has died after drowning in Lake Malawi in Kapanga Village, Traditional Authority Malengachanzi in Nkhotakota district. Reports that Malawi24 has gathered indicate that the boy together with his friends went to… ...

Family planning key for Malawi economy – Norwegian MP

Sep 16, 2016 Richard Jimu 34 &

Visiting Norwegian Member of Parliament (MP) Heidi Bordby Lunde has said investing more resources in family planning is key for Malawi’s economic growth. Lunde was speaking in an interview on Wednesday in Lilongwe after meeting… ...

Malawi continued blackouts: Activist calls for ‘incompetent’ Escom board to resign

Sep 16, 2016 Bright Malenga 113 &

Following rampant blackouts that are rocking the country, activist Ben Chiza Mkandawire has called for the resignation of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) board for failing to make sure that Malawians have electricity. Writing… ...

Ex-MDF soldier, three other criminals locked up for 15 years

Sep 16, 2016 Bright Malenga 74 &

A court in Lilongwe has sentenced four people including a former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier to 15 years in prison for stealing from a Chipiku shop. The four were also sentenced to 11 years… ...