April 2017

Mutharika has failed – PAC

Apr 07, 2017 Luke Bisani 2 &

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has claimed that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government under President Peter Mutharika does not have a vision for Malawi saying the president has failed dismally. Speaking to the members… ...

Hypocrisy blocking gender equality in Malawi – activist

Apr 07, 2017 Luke Bisani 0 &

Malawi's gender equality activist Emma Kaliya has said that hypocrisy is hindering the promotion of gender equality in the country. Kaliya said Malawi has a long way to go in promoting gender equality as compared… ...

Fresh water or oil: Kenani tells Malawi to choose

Apr 07, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 4 &

Renowned writer and social commentator Stanley Onjezani Kenani has advised Malawi government to choose one thing between a project to tap water from Lake Malawi or oil drilling. This is coming at a time when… ...

Mutharika owes Malawi explanation on Kaliati firing

Apr 07, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

A political expert in Malawi has taken to task President Peter Mutharika to explain the firing of minister of civic education, culture and community development Patricia Kaliati. Mutharika through his presidential secretary Mgeme Kalilani disclosed… ...

Winiko rejoins DPP

Apr 07, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 4 &

Parliamentarian for Mulanje South Constituency Bon Kalindo has rejoined the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) almost a year after he was fired from the party. Kalindo, a comedian widely known by his moniker Winiko, was… ...

MCP demands re-run in LL City South East

Apr 07, 2017 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has demanded a re-run in Lilongwe City South East constituency saying there should be no by-election. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) disclosed this week that they are to hold a… ...

Standard Bank cuts 2.5%commission on foreign currency sales

Apr 07, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

…Offer available to business and holiday travelers Award-winning foreign currency provider Standard Bank is pleased to announce launch of a zero-charge offer on sales of all foreign currencies to customers in appreciation of their support… ...

Be warned: Bird flu disease might attack you

Apr 07, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

Government has warned Malawians of an imminent outbreak of the deadly disease Bird flu. A joint statement released by the ministry of agriculture, irrigation and water development and the ministry of health has advised Malawians… ...

Zomba Catholic secondary school closed

Apr 07, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Zomba Catholic Secondary School has been closed indefinitely following students’ fracas on Monday April 3. The students revolted and damaged school property in protest of the school management’s decision to dismiss a form four student… ...

FIFA Rankings: Malawi now 100th in the world

Apr 07, 2017 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 1 &

Flames of Malawi have moved three steps up in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday by the world soccer governing body. The Flames are yet to play an international game since September last year… ...

Father, son die in house fire

Apr 07, 2017 Bright Malenga 0 &

A father and his son have died while a woman is nursing wounds after their house caught fire due to a candle that was left unattended in Mangochi district. Mangochi Police spokesperson Rodrick Maida has… ...

Ronny Van Geneugden in Malawi: Belgian coach pictured arriving at Chileka for Flames job

Apr 07, 2017 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Ronny Van Geneugden arrived at Chileka International Airport last evening ahead of becoming Flames head coach. The Belgian coach will replace Ernest Mtawali who was sacked in September last year after failing to guide Malawi… ...

Ronny Van Geneugden has never coached national team

Apr 06, 2017 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 1 &

The 48 year-old former Belgium midfielder has never coached any national team before as he is on the verge of being named new Malawi national football team head coach. Ronny Van Geneugden is expected to… ...

Abortion cases double in Malawi

Apr 06, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

As Malawi government is yet to make a stand on legalization of safe abortion in the country, recent research has disclosed that abortion cases have doubled. Research by Guttmacher Institute and University of Malawi shows… ...

ICTAM adopts new constitution

Apr 06, 2017 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

The new constitution will allow members to seek re-election when their term of office expires. Information and Communications Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) has adopted a new constitution. Initially, office bearers were serving one year… ...