January 2018

Fischer wants to contest on MCP ticket

Jan 16, 2018 Bright Malenga 69 &

Malawi's veteran footballer Fischer Kondowe has expressed interest to contest as a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentary candidate in the 2019 general elections. Kondowe was unveiled today in Blantyre by Sidik Mia who has also… ...

Just in: Mia announces MCP Veep intention

Jan 16, 2018 Russell Kondowe 105 &

...as Fischer joins MCP Political heavyweight Sidik Mia has announced he will vie for the position of vice president for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) at the opposition party's convention. Mia who broke the silence… ...

Two hit by lightning

Jan 16, 2018 Bright Malenga 11 &

Two Standard 6 learners in Lilongwe were on Monday hit by lightning as they were chatting in a maize field. Malawi24 caught up with Kanengo police spokesperson Labani Makalani who has confirmed the issue. Makalani… ...

Talking Blues: PP’s messy mess and all that glitters

Jan 16, 2018 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

From inception, chances that People's Party (PP) would stand the test of time looked slim. Founded by the de facto alternative during Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s 2009 to 2012 reign of bad laws and terror,… ...

We are not here to praise your govt – Mutharika told

Jan 16, 2018 Luke Bisani 46 &

Journalists in Malawi have hit back at President Peter Mutharika over his sentiments that the media is to blame for the negative stories in the country. Speaking at the commemoration of John Chilembwe in Chiradzulu… ...

Crime down by 14% in Eastern Region

Jan 16, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Eastern Region police say crime in the region was cut by 14 percent in the year of 2017. This was said at a New Year’s party for the police held on Saturday, 13th of January… ...

Chavura bemoans hypocrisy in the music industry

Jan 16, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 82 &

Musician Chavura has expressed disappointment with the hypocritical behaviour displayed by some musicians during the past week when he made headlines over a controversial song. The rapper stirred debate with his latest song on the… ...