February 2017

Mutharika shakes up Ministries: Botolo replaces Mangani as Secretary to the Treasury

Feb 17, 2017 Bright Malenga 21 &

President Peter Mutharika has changed some of the Principal Secretaries in government ministries and departments. Mutharika has appointed Ben Botolo who was PS in the Office of Vice president as Secretary to the Treasury replacing… ...

Man rapes 13 year-old girl

Feb 16, 2017 Bright Malenga 36 &

Police in Machinga have arrested a 40 year-old man for raping his friend’s 13 year-old daughter. Machinga police spokesperson Davie Sulumba confirmed the incident to our reporter on Wednesday and identified the man as Kabichi… ...

Lucius Banda says Malawians are accomplices to corruption

Feb 16, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 85 &

Member of Parliament for Balaka North Lucius Banda has linked corruption to campaign handouts saying Malawians are accomplices to the thievery. In a Facebook post, Banda said politicians steal money to use it during campaign hence… ...

Police officers donate to orphanage in Karonga

Feb 16, 2017 Bright Malenga 10 &

A group of female police officers in Karonga on Tuesday made a donation to Lusubilo Orphan Care in the district. The Officer in Charge for Karonga Police Station Sekani Tembo led the group which is… ...

We don’t have good coaches in Malawi – Steve Liwewe Banda

Feb 16, 2017 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 94 &

Renowned football commentator says Malawi has no good coaches even at club level. Steve Liwewe Banda has backed the Football Association of Malawi' (FAM) decision to hire an expatriate coach for the Malawi National Football… ...

Thief in Church outfit: Gospel musician Suffix accused of stealing

Feb 16, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 54 &

Renowned gospel rapper Suffix is facing accusations of stealing. A song concept from a secular artist Mphatso Chikalipo was allegedly stolen by the Mkazi wa Kumwamba hit maker. Chikalipo popularly known as Mr P, posted… ...

Parliamentary inquiry: Transglobe connived with Chaponda in corrupt deal

Feb 16, 2017 Luke Bisani 32 &

A report by joint parliamentary committees of public accounts and on agriculture has repeated that transporter Transglobe and minister of agriculture, irrigation and water development George Chaponda should be investigated further on their involvement in… ...