October 2017

Attacks against persons with albinism on the rise following bloodsucking rumours

Oct 25, 2017 Martha Chikoti 34 &

The Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) says there has been a high number of attacks against persons with albinism since the rumours of bloodsucking started. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday… ...

Breaking: Mutharika makes surprise visit to Egenco

Oct 25, 2017 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 243 &

In the face of serious electricity problems, Malawi President Peter Mutharika has ambushed the Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) management in Blantyre. The President arrived at EGENCO offices at Umoyo House in Blantyre as… ...

Two die in car crash

Oct 25, 2017 Bright Malenga 7 &

Two people have died after being hit by a motor vehicle in Nkhotakota. The incident occurred on October 23, 2017 at Chikuse village in Nkhotakota. One of the victims has been identified as Simon Magudanya… ...

Breaking: Obama fired from Home Affairs Ministry

Oct 24, 2017 Richard Jimu 209 &

President Peter Mutharika has moved versatile Grace Obama Chiumia from the Home Affairs Ministry, Malawi24 has learnt. This is in a latest cabinet reshuffle the President has made this evening. Chiumia recently came under fire… ...

Pupil drowns in well

Oct 24, 2017 Martha Chikoti 16 &

A 12 year old primary school pupil died after drowning in a well in Makhetha in Blantyre. Confirming on the incident, Limbe Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Widson Nhlane identified the deceased as Innocent Maseya.… ...

13 year old boy dies after fall

Oct 24, 2017 Martha Chikoti 44 &

A 13 year old boy died on Saturday at Bvumbwe after a pail of water which he was carrying bumped against a door and caused him to fall. Limbe Police Station Public Relations Officer Widson… ...

Harry Mkandawire to join MCP

Oct 24, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 216 &

...DPP says he is a failed politician Member of Parliament for Mzimba West Harry Mkandawire has said he will soon join opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Mkandawire is a People's Party (PP) legislator but he… ...