June 2019 - Malawi 24

Chilima says Mutharika should join Anti-Ansah demos

Jun 30, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

UTM leader Saulos Chilima says President Peter Mutharika should join protests against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Jane Ansah since the president also complained that his votes were stolen. The UTM president made the remarks at… ...

MBTS collected half of required blood units in 2018

Jun 30, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) says last year it collected half of the required amount of blood units. Malawi Blood Transfusion Service Head of Centre James Paramandu made the remarks on Wednesday when Airtel Malawi… ...

We have election winners, let’s move forward – Bishop Malasa

Jun 30, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 3 &

Bishop Brighton Vita Malasa of the Anglican Diocese of the Upper Shire says Malawi should move forward since the elections are over and the winners were declared. Malasa made the remarks in Mangochi during the… ...

Karonga elects female council chairperson

Jun 30, 2019 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Nyungwe Ward Councillor Ethel Mwanza, the only female Councillor in Karonga, on Saturday became the district’s first female council chairperson. Mwanza was elected chairperson at a full council elective meeting for… ...

Walter out: Fans protest Nyamilandu’s 5th term bid

Jun 30, 2019 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

...says Walter must fall... He would have preferred a smooth ride in his 5th term bid for the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) presidency this year in December but if what he saw at Bingu… ...

TN Stars go top

Jun 30, 2019 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

TN Stars have defied the odds as they have climbed to the top of the TNM Super League following a 2-0 win over Masters Security at Dedza Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Trouble Banda and Stain… ...

Silver Strikers clinch Airtel Top 8 cup

Jun 29, 2019 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Silver Strikers were crowned 2019 Airtel Top 8 champions following a hard fought 1-0 victory over rookies Karonga United on Saturday afternoon at the magnificent Bingu National Stadium. Khuda Muyaba scored the only goal in… ...

Next vigils will be at Ansah’s house – Chilima

Jun 29, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 7 &

UTM leader has warned Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah that if she does not resign after next week’s vigils, protesters will hold peaceful demonstrations at her house. Chilima, the former Malawi vice president,… ...

Bullets left frustrated in Chitipa United draw

Jun 29, 2019 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Defending Super League champions Nyasa Big Bullets let a two goal lead slip to draw 2-2 against rookies Savenda Chitipa United on Saturday afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium. It was a bright start to the contest… ...

Airtel hands over classroom, donates desks to school in Salima

Jun 29, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Airtel Malawi on Thursday handed over three school blocks to Salima Primary School. The company also donated 180 desks to the school. Salima Primary School was adopted by Airtel Malawi as one of the schools… ...

MCP councillor elected Lilongwe Mayor

Jun 29, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Chilinde 1 Ward Councillor Juliana Kaduya has been voted Mayor of Lilongwe City. During elections today, Kaduya who is a member of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) amassed 13 votes, one more than her competitor councillor… ...

Sex for fish rampant in Malawi

Jun 29, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Women who sell fish say the practice of exchanging sex for fish is still rampant in communities on the shores of Lake Malawi. The women told npr.org that both fishermen and female fish traders initiate… ...

Motorcycle rider dies in accident

Jun 29, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A motorcycle rider died on Friday night after he fell off his motorbike in Dowa. The accident occurred on 28th June, 2019 at around 9PM in Ndoliro village along the M5 Salima-Lilongwe road. According to… ...

Independence Day celebrations to be held in Blantyre

Jun 29, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Government says Blantyre will host this year’s Independence Day celebrations. The celebrations are held on July 6 to commemorate Malawi’s independence from the British. This year's commemoration will be held under the theme: Celebrating our… ...

Michael Kasito launches DVD

Jun 29, 2019 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

The Kasito name is not strange in the music circles. Pastor Wilfred Kasito is one of the pioneers in the Malawian gospel music. His brother, Michael, is set to launch his DVD on Sunday at… ...