January 2017

Stop applauding stupid things, Chilima tells Malawians

Jan 02, 2017 Mike Lyson Zgambo 203 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has advised Malawians to stop applauding stupid statements or actions made by their leaders including President Peter Mutharika. Chilima said this when he attended New Year prayers on Sunday at St… ...

Government responds to chief’s request for bridge

Jan 02, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 7 &

Minister for Transport and Public works Jappie Mhango has assured people in Nkhotakota South that government will construct a new bridge in the area which will connect Nkhotakota South and Nkhotakota South East constituencies. The… ...

Mzuzu artists feel sidelined: DJs do not play our songs

Jan 02, 2017 Thula Chisamba 155 &

Artists from the Northern Region have expressed dismay over the attitude of some radio DJs and TV presenters who do not play their songs. The musicians claim that despite producing good songs, artists from the… ...

Heavy rains disrupt New Year’s celebrations in Karonga

Jan 02, 2017 Chilenje Chilenje 17 &

Scores of people in Karonga district failed to celebrate on New Year's Eve following heavy rains that destroyed their houses and property. The heavy rains which hit Chilumba in the district in the wee hours… ...

Mutharika ushers in new Admarc, Unima board members

Jan 02, 2017 Luke Bisani 25 &

Amid crises that have rocked the two statutory institutions in Malawi, President Peter Mutharika has appointed new board members for University of Malawi (UNIMA) and Admarc. The appointments has seen James Masumbu being the chairperson… ...

Mayor Chalamanda gets the praise as polls near

Jan 02, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 19 &

One of the country's political experts has piled praise on Blantyre city Mayor, Noel Chalamanda for what she terms as a job well done during his two years term on position. This comes as days… ...

Mutharika moved to appoint commission of inquiry into Admarc K26bn maize scam

Jan 02, 2017 Richard Jimu 66 &

Pressure must have really been on his neck. Malawi President Peter Mutharika has finally appointed a Commission of Inquiry to the procurement of 100 000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia involving funds up to K26… ...