May 2017

World Bank gives Malawi K69 billion

May 30, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 2 &

World Bank has pumped in $95 million (K69 billion) to commercialise agriculture sector in the country. According to a press statement released by World Bank, the funds will boost the quality and quantity of various… ...

Mutharika makes fun of Kamlepo’s abduction

May 29, 2017 Bright Malenga 2 &

President Peter Mutharika on Sunday made fun of Rumphi East legislator Kamlepo Kalua’s abduction saying those who are still accusing him of shielding seven corrupt ministers should tie the ministers with ropes and drop them… ...

Malawi govt yet to confirm if it will employ teachers

May 29, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

Over 10,000 teachers who are yet to be recruited will have to continue waiting for posting as the 2017/18 financial year seems not favourable to them. Though the ministry of education received a lion's share… ...

Drunk Malawi police officer loses rifle

May 29, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

Police in the commercial city of Blantyre have arrested a police officer who lost a gun at the installation of chief Ngolongoliwa as paramount chief. According to information made available to Malawi24, the officer has… ...

Chidaya’s death is a blow to MCP – Msowoya

May 29, 2017 Bright Malenga 1 &

Vice president of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) who is also Speaker of National Assembly Richard Msowoya has described the death of the party’s Administrative Secretary Portipher Chidaya as a big loss. The MCP’s long serving… ...

Councillors sabotaging Mutharika on city roads: awarding contracts to ‘friends and relatives’

May 29, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 2 &

President Peter has faulted corruption for the poor construction of city roads in the country. Speaking when he met religious leaders from various religions at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre on Friday, Mutharika said city council… ...

Decreasing water levels in Lake Malawi: analyst cites need for action

May 29, 2017 Joseph Dumbula 0 &

Latest statistics showing declining water levels in Lake Malawi are a cause for worry, an Environmental Rights Activist has said. Recent findings by the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) have revealed that water levels in Lake… ...

Mayi Joyce Banda atsimikiza zobwelera kumudzi

May 29, 2017 Bright Malenga 5 &

Mtsogoleri wakale wa dziko lino Mayi Joyce Banda atsimizikiIra mtundu wa a Malawi kuti abwelera kuno kumudzi chaka chino. Mayi Banda amalankhula izi pa wailesi ya Zodiak Broadcasting Station mu nthawi ya pulogalamu ya "Tiuzeni… ...

Malawi albino attacks: Bones of person with albinism stolen from grave

May 29, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Police in Thyolo have launched a manhunt for criminals who dug up bones of a person with albinism from a grave in the district. According to a police file made available to this publication, the… ...

Man killed for stealing at pastor’s house

May 29, 2017 Luke Bisani 0 &

Though police officers in Malawi have pleaded with the public to resist mob justice, the practice seems to be enjoyed by many as residents from Chileka in Blantyre burnt a man suspected to be a… ...

Is Kell Kay’s Money worth the money?

May 29, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 1 &

Lilongwe based award winning singer Kell Kay last week made his first 2017 release in style, with a slow jam entitled Money. Just like any other song, it has been subject to mixed reactions from… ...

Form 4 students suspended over disco

May 29, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Magawa Secondary School in Mchinji district has suspended all form 4 students due to misunderstanding about a disco. According to reports made available to this publication, the school’s administration commanded that this year's graduation at… ...

JB defends APM

May 29, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

They might be political enemies, but on Tanzania, Malawi lake wrangle former head of state Joyce Banda has supported President Peter Mutharika’s idea of taking the case to International Court of Justice (ICJ). Banda said… ...

JB reaffirms her homecoming

May 28, 2017 Bright Malenga 6 &

Former President Joyce Banda has assured Malawians that she will come back home this year. The former president said she is expected to be back in the country this year but failed to disclose the… ...

Malawi not prepared for pandemics

May 28, 2017 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Most countries, including Malawi, are not adequately prepared for a pandemic and the world is still doing too little to strengthen pandemic preparedness, according to a report by the World Bank. The report entitled From… ...