August 2019

Polytechnic student develops Artificial Intelligence System

Aug 08, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

A fourth year Polytechnic Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Sam Masikini has developed a voice commanding system. The invention, which he calls Thandi, conduct and intruder detection alert, evidence capturing, facial recognition, voice control,… ...

Information minister’s office broken into

Aug 07, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

… Undamaged Mutharika portrait raises doubts Thugs in Lilongwe broke into the office of Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communication Technology Mark Botomani where they vandalised property. Pictures emerged on social media showing damage… ...

Mwenefumbo loses election case

Aug 07, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Alliance for Democracy (Aford) parliamentary candidate for Karonga Central Constituency in the May 21 elections, Frank Mwenefumbo, has failed to in his bid to have results of polls in the constituency nullified. Mwenefumbo, who was… ...

Malawi protesters plan to storm airports

Aug 07, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has announced plans to hold demonstrations at the country’s airports. Chairperson of the HRDC Timothy Mtambo made the announced at the end of vigils the organisation held in Lilongwe… ...

Malawi Attorney General appeals ruling on demos

Aug 07, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 2 &

Malawi's Attorney General Kalekeni Kaphale has appealed to the Supreme Court against a lower court ruling on his application to have the post-election demonstrations banned. Kaphale recently applied to the High Court for the ban… ...

Apolisi ndi omwe anayambitsa zipolowe – Timothy Mtambo

Aug 07, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 2 &

...apolisi abweze katundu yemwe wawonongedwa.... Wapampando wa bungwe lomenyera ufulu wa anthu la Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) a Timothy Mtambo aloza chala apolisi kuti ndiwo akumayambitsa zipolowe pazionetsero zomwe zikuchitika. A Mtambo amayankhula izi… ...

MISA condemns ban on live coverage

Aug 07, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

… Urges radio and TV stations to unite MISA Malawi says Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority’s (MACRA) ban on live broadcasts is ill-timed and an ambush on the broadcasters. The media body said this on Tuesday… ...

Mandela ‘Third Eye’ racks up 40 views for ‘Not My Type’ after 30 days

Aug 07, 2019 Lyonike Mughogho 1 &

One of the country's most decorated artist Third Eye is having a bad time on an international platform as his product is not getting a lot of views. Born Mandela Mwanza, the veteran rapper dropped… ...

Habitat for Humanity to construct 140 houses for flood survivors

Aug 07, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has given Habitat for Humanity Malawi K45 million for construction of 140 houses for flood victims in Chikwawa district. The Project will see communities from Group Village Headman Chabuka in… ...

New US ambassador presents credentials to Mutharika

Aug 07, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

New United States Ambassador to Malawi Robert Scott on Tuesday presented his credentials to President Peter Mutharika at Sanjika Palace. Scott, who replaces Ambassador Virginia Palmer, is the 20th US ambassador to Malawi. He previously… ...

Chilima spits fire on BCC boss

Aug 07, 2019 Luke Bisani 2 &

Former Vice President Saulos Chilima has condemned Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Blantyre City Council (BCC) for blocking the post-election demonstrations in the city. Chilima who joined the demonstrations on Tuesday in the commercial city… ...

HRDC North Chair condemns demo violence

Aug 06, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 2 &

Northern Region chairperson for the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Happy Mhango has condemned violent acts during protests today saying the looters were not demonstrators. The protests in Mzuzu were delayed due to logistical issues… ...

Protesters riot

Aug 06, 2019 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Demonstrators in Lilongwe set fire to vehicles, looted shops and engaged in battles with the police as post-election protests descended into chaos. Protesters in the morning gathered at Simama Hotel with plans to march to… ...

MACRA bans live coverage of demos

Aug 06, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has told radio and TV stations to stop live coverage of events. The regulatory body says the ban is in line with the Communications (Broadcasting) Regulations 2019 which came… ...

Protesters torch police armoured vehicle, officer’s house

Aug 06, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Post-election protesters in Malawi's capital Lilongwe have set on fire a police armoured vehicle and a police officer's house. Demonstrators also grabbed teargas launchers from officers. The protesters in the morning gathered around Simama Hotel… ...