Month: February 2016 Posts

Consumer rights body asks Malawians to reject electricity tariff hike

Feb 25, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 67 &

Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) has asked Malawians to support it in its quest to force Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) to reverse its decision to raise electricity tariffs. Executive Director for Cama John Kapito… ...

‘ Malawian Health workers behind drug shortage’

Feb 25, 2016 Martha Chikoti 33 &

Minister of Health Peter Kumpalume says government has been working hard to curb the problem of drug shortage in the country but health workers are defeating the efforts. Kumpalume made the remarks in the national… ...

Nomads send Ngwira, Nyirenda packing

Feb 25, 2016 Orton Nyirenda 24 &

It never rains but it pours for striker Victor Nyirenda and midfielder Jacob Ngwira as they have been shown the exit door at Mighty Wanderers, Malawi24 has learnt. According to information gathered by this publication,… ...

Malawians in solidarity with Kabwila

Feb 24, 2016 Luke Bisani 168 &

Malawians have taken a swipe at government over the arrest of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament Jessie Kabwila arguing that government should focus on addressing challenges that have rocked the country. MCP… ...

Govt to save millions after retirements of PSs

Feb 24, 2016 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 46 &

The Government of Malawi is expected to be saving up to K144 million annually when six principal secretaries (PSs) retire as planned. By the end of this year, six PSs are expected to retire and… ...

‘Call her Dr. Gertrude Mutharika’

Feb 24, 2016 Aubrey Makina 291 &

...Unima gives first lady PhD As the grab for titles is on a rampage in the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Malawi24 can exclusively reveal that the university of Malawi has awarded the first lady… ...

Anglican Church opens arms to homosexuals

Feb 24, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 534 &

Anglican Bishops from across southern Africa have resolved that gays and lesbian partners who enter into same-sex should be welcome in their congregations as full members. However, the bishops were divided over whether to marry… ...