January 2017

Standard 4 learner hangs himself

Jan 30, 2017 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 55 &

A 12 year-old primary school learner in Machinga has committed suicide after he was found to have stolen his mother’s money. Machinga Police confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Billy Ngulinga. Machinga police… ...

Reggae by Foot concert to take place end April

Jan 30, 2017 Martha Chikoti 9 &

The long awaited Reggae by Foot concert will take place on April 29, 2017 at Civo Stadium in the capital city Lilongwe. Tonderai Banda who is general manager of Entertainers promotion confirmed to the local… ...

Inquiry extends date of maize-gate report release

Jan 29, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 29 &

The commission of inquiry on the maize gate scandal from Zambia says it has extended the date of releasing the report on the findings. The commission of was supposed to release the results of their… ...

Mutharika promises more development for Malawians from his DPP

Jan 29, 2017 Bright Malenga 160 &

President Peter Mutharika has said that Malawians should expect tremendous development under the leadership of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Mutharika made the remarks on Saturday in Lilongwe during the official opening of the 40,000… ...

Educated people have done nothing for Malawi – Fredokiss

Jan 29, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 202 &

Rapper Fredokiss has fired shots at educated people for their failure to positively contribute towards Malawi which has left the country in tatters. Fredo, a graduate of the University of Malawi, believes the country needs… ...

More trees will reduce water shortages – BWB

Jan 29, 2017 Luke Bisani 13 &

The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has expressed hope on having more trees planted on its Mudi catchment area to ease water challenges in the commercial city of Blantyre. Speaking during a tree planting ceremony on… ...

Three major setbacks in Malawi urban music

Jan 29, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 3 &

Malawi music is progressing at a convincing pace however there is work to be done if high standards are to be reached. A number of issues which keep drawing back the industry have to be… ...