January 2018

Museveni backs Trump on ‘shithole’ remarks

Jan 25, 2018 Bright Malenga 15 &

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni says United States President Donald Trump spoke frankly when described African nations as "shithole countries. According to Museveni, Africans are weak and Trump told African countries the truth. "Donald Trump speaks… ...

Schools yet to receive books for new curriculum

Jan 25, 2018 Martha Chikoti 6 &

Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) has expressed concern over government’s delay to supply books for the new school secondary school curriculum in schools across the country. TUM spokesperson Charles Kumchenga said it is worrisome that… ...

Dausi receives ex-MYP benefits

Jan 25, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 31 &

Minister of Information and Communications Technology Nicholas Dausi has been named as one of former Malawi Young Pioneers (MYPs) who have already been paid their terminal benefits. Dausi who is a ruling Democratic Progressive Party… ...

TNM-Chief Commercial Officer, Daniel Makata

All is set for 2017 league prize presentation

Jan 25, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

All roads lead to Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel where the 2017 TNM Super League will reach its climax with a glittering ceremony on Friday night. Both the long-term league sponsor TNM Plc and administrator Super… ...

TNM in 5th draw of Kwatentha promo

Jan 25, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 11 &

As the “Kwatentha” Summer Splash promotion chapter is in its third month, TNM PLC has rewarded customers with different prizes. The prizes include Huawei Y3 Lite smart phones, power banks, branded t-shirts and caps. Speaking… ...

Two found with ivory worth K9.7m

Jan 25, 2018 Bright Malenga 14 &

Police in Lilongwe have arrested Robin Chioshya, 37, and Warry Ghambi aged 41 for being found with elephant tusk. Malawi24 caught up with Central Region Police Spokesperson Nolliettie Chihana Chimala who confirmed the arrest of… ...

NFB donates to MISA-Malawi

Jan 25, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

New Finance Bank Malawi on Wednesday donated one million kwacha to Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi chapter. The money is a contribution towards construction of MISA-Malawi’s office block. According to NFB, the donation… ...

Multimillion secondary school to be built in Nkhatabay

Jan 25, 2018 Bright Malenga 3 &

An international charity has laid a foundation for the construction of a multimillion kwacha secondary school in Nkhatabay district. The charity, TX Foundation, has funded construction of the new school TX Chipunga Community Secondary School… ...

Mid-year budget review starts Feb 5

Jan 25, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Members of Parliament will meet for the Mid-Year Budget Review starting on February 5. According to a statement on Malawi Government Facebook page, the meeting will give parliamentarians an opportunity to review the mid-year performance… ...

Mob breaks into police unit, kills suspect

Jan 25, 2018 Pemphero Malimba 24 &

An angry mob around Kabwazi trading centre in Dedza on Wednesday broke into a police unit, dragged a suspected robber out of the unit and killed him. According to Dedza police spokesperson sub-inspector Edward Kabango,… ...

K29 million bridge raises eyebrows

Jan 25, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 140 &

A bridge in Blantyre which is said to have cost K29 million has raised questions among Malawians on social media. Malawians have cast doubt over the reported cost of the bridge which was opened by… ...

No cholera in Likoma – Ministry of Health

Jan 25, 2018 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The ministry of health has refuted reports that the cholera outbreak has reached Likoma Island. The ministry through its spokesperson Joshua Malango has said no case of cholera has been registered in the district. Malango… ...

Devotion: Your Prayer is Important

Jan 25, 2018 Pastor Daniel Walusa 14 &

2 Chronicles 7:14 "if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will… ...

Zambian musician flees after death threats

Jan 24, 2018 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 19 &

Zambian musician Pilato has fled his country after receiving threats over a song which has been interpreted as criticising President Edgar Lungu and his ruling Patriotic Front (PF) ministers. The artist whose real name is … ...

Falling tree kills boy

Jan 24, 2018 Martha Chikoti 10 &

A boy aged 11 has died after a tree fell on him in Laiti village in Traditional Authority Bvumbwe in Thyolo. Confirming on the incident, Limbe Police Station Assistant Public Relations Officer Patrick Mussa identified… ...