June 2017

At last: Malawi Govt to employ teachers

Jun 18, 2017 Luke Bisani 89 &

Their hopes of getting employed by government were shattered and many qualified teachers migrated to South Africa, but those who waited can afford a smile as Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has disclosed that… ...

I respect my Catholic faith – Chilima tells critics

Jun 18, 2017 Luke Bisani 44 &

His frequent attendance at events under Roman Catholic Church raised speculation that Vice President Saulos Chilima is eyeing votes from the church’s members, but Chilima has disclosed that his Catholic faith drives him not to… ...

Sidik Mia bounces back in politics: promises Muslims more mosques

Jun 18, 2017 Luke Bisani 103 &

Renowned businessman Sidik Mia has disclosed his desire to re-join active politics in Malawi. Mia disclosed his desire to grow his political life while being a vice president for this country after the 2019 general… ...

Gender gap persists in Malawi, study says

Jun 18, 2017 Luke Bisani 3 &

A study by Afrobarometer has disclosed that Malawi continues having a wide gender gap despite efforts to have women representation being stepped up. Though the study applauded Malawi government for making tremendous efforts on legal… ...

Govt bows down to civil servants’ demands

Jun 18, 2017 Luke Bisani 115 &

The Civil Service Trade Union (CSTU) has disclosed that Malawi government has resolved to adjust minimum salary for civil servants from K60,000 to K72,000 per month. This comes as civil servants under CSTU are threatening… ...

Road traffic sets tough measures to curb accidents

Jun 18, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 26 &

Shocked with the increase in road accidents, Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services (DRTSS) has introduced tough measures to punish reckless drivers. Information made available to Malawi24 indicates that DRTSS has been alarmed by… ...

8 years for stealing six cars worth K51 million

Jun 18, 2017 Bright Malenga 49 &

The Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate court has sentenced a 36-year-old bogus researcher to 8 years in prison for stealing six motor vehicles worth K51 million from a car hire. State prosecutor for Zomba Police Station,… ...