February 2017

Police warn rapists ‘we will arrest you’

Feb 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 7 &

Police in Chikhwawa have fired a warning shot at people who rape girls in the district saying that they are to be arrested. This comes barely five days after the Police at Nchalo in Chikhwawa… ...

Dodma to continue supporting flood victims

Feb 20, 2017 Martha Chikoti 4 &

The Department of Natural Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has assured flood victims in Lilongwe and Salima that it will continue assisting them with basic needs. The assurance has been made by Dodma spokesperson Sangwani Phiri… ...

Japan gives MBC K465m

Feb 20, 2017 Bright Malenga 111 &

The Japanese government has provided a grant of 465 million Kwacha to Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) for the improvement of television broadcasting equipment. The money has been provided under the Japanese Cultural Grant Assistance and… ...

Environmental expert happy with efforts to save forests

Feb 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 6 &

As Malawi is striving to increase its forest cover, an environmental expert Sosten Chiotcha has applauded the efforts of various stakeholders who have joined hands to bring back the glory of forests in the country.… ...

Religious leaders asked to fight diabetes

Feb 19, 2017 Bright Malenga 5 &

Religious leaders in the country have been urged to take part in the fight against diabetes in the country. The call came from an organisation called JournAids during a gathering with media and clergy on… ...

Ex-Scottish First Minister tips Malawians on ending poverty

Feb 19, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 62 &

Former Scottish First Minister Lord Jack McConnell has told Malawians that hardwork is the only secret that can help Malawi come out of poverty. Lord McConnell who was in the country to commission change of… ...

Activist hopeful cancer centre will improve care for patients

Feb 19, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 1 &

One of the activists raising awareness about cancer in Malawi says the cancer centre government is constructing in Lilongwe will help improve care for cancer patients in the country. According to the activist Chikhulupiliro Ng’ombe,… ...