August 2019

My charity works are not politically motivated – Fredokiss

Aug 28, 2019 Lyonike Mughogho 1 &

Malawi's award winning hip hop artist Fredokiss has said people should not mistake his charity works for campaign following comments that his humanitarian efforts are politically motivated. Fredokiss whose real name is Penjani Kalua contested… ...

I am a DPP member, give me bail – man tells court

Aug 28, 2019 Luke Bisani 0 &

Nkhatabay magistrate court on Tuesday denied bail to a man who asked to be released because he is a member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The suspect, Paul Kawoza aged 27, is facing… ...

HRDC postpones demos

Aug 28, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has postponed demonstrations which were slated for Wednesday, 28th August to Friday, 30th August due to an order from the Supreme Court of Appeal. On Tuesday, the Supreme court… ...

Major trial: Bushiri in court for fraud and money laundering

Aug 28, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 36 &

Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri will appear before the Pretoria Commercial Crime Court for alleged fraud and money laundering charges. The controversial and self-proclaimed prophet is expected to be in the… ...

Court suspends demos for 14 days

Aug 27, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Supreme Court of Appeal has today ordered the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) not to conduct demonstrations during the next 14 days. The court has issued a moratorium restraining the rights group from conducting… ...

Chimulirenji in Japan for development conference

Aug 27, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Vice President, Everton Herbert Chimulirenji arrived in Yokohama, Japan on Tuesday morning to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7). Chimulirenji will represent President Peter Mutharika at the conference which will… ...

Malawi players’ allowances not increased in six years – FAM

Aug 27, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu has asked the Malawi Government to consider increasing National Team allowances saying they have not been adjusted since 2013. Nyamilandu made the request to the Minister of… ...

Christians urged to renew faith in God on Sundays

Aug 27, 2019 Tobias Kumwenda 0 &

Father Michael Msosa of the Catholic Church has urged Christians to take Sunday as a time to renew their belief and faith in God to achieve peace in the world. He made the remarks on… ...

British Council in Malawi tackles social ills through football

Aug 27, 2019 Tobias Kumwenda 0 &

Stella Nkhoma aged 15 died after taking herbs to abort a three month pregnancy. She had taken the herbs on instruction from her 18-year-old boyfriend – to protect of his education. In another case, Chifundo… ...

Environmental organisation cleans up area in commemoration of Youth Day

Aug 27, 2019 Bright Malenga 0 &

Environment Friends Malawi (EFMA), an organisation founded by Malawian youth, teamed up with community members in cleaning up Namakala area in Zomba in commemoration of International Youth Day. The day falls on 12th August each… ...

Poor management of Simso League angers teams

Aug 27, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Disagreements erupted at this year’s Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) mid-season review meeting on Saturday following NFRA’s failure to present a financial report for the Northern Region league. The football teams expressed worry over the… ...

Speaker wants more support for parliamentary committees

Aug 27, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Speaker of Parliament Gotani Hara has asked government and development partners to support parliamentary committees in carrying out their oversight role. Hara made the appeal when opening five Day orientation workshop Parliamentary Committees on Monday… ...

Zimbabwe: Amnesty condemns Mnangagwa for crackdown on human rights

Aug 27, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Amnesty International has slammed President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, for his administration’s brutal crackdown on human rights, including the violent suppression of protests and a witch-hunt against anyone who dares challenge his government. The rights… ...

Mzimba hit by child rights violations

Aug 27, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Traditional leaders in Mzimba District have been urged to review and scrap off harmful cultural practices which violate children’s rights. Chairperson for M’mbelwa District Council, Dan Nkosi made the call Saturday during commemoration of the… ...

Malawi govt bans demonstrations

Aug 27, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

Government has banned post-election demonstrations and has warned Malawians that police will use force against any person who defies the order. In a statement last night, Minister of Information Mark Botomani said government will not… ...