September 2019 - Malawi 24

Behold, Binton the Park Ranger

Sep 30, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

It never rains but pours for Mutharika’s minister Binton Kuntsaira. After pulling a big jacket fiasco at the United Nations summit in New York which went viral, Kuntsaira has grabbed the international headlines once again.… ...

Prince Harry visits Liwonde, honours British soldier

Sep 30, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Prince Harry today visited Liwonde National Park where he paid tribute to a British soldier who was killed by an elephant during a counter-poaching operation. The Duke of Sussex laid a wreath for Mathew Talbot,… ...

Two sisters, woman die in car crash

Sep 30, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 3 &

A 32-year-old woman and two girls aged 14 and 10 have died today in a road accident along the Mzuzu-Lilongwe M1 road. The woman has been identified as Stella Chauwa while the two girls are… ...

HRDC to push for prosecution of DPP cadets

Sep 30, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says during this week’s anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations it will push for the prosecution of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters who assaulted protesters last week. This week’s anti-Jane Ansah will… ...

Muslims threaten to close bottle stores in Mangochi

Sep 30, 2019 Bright Malenga 1 &

Muslims in Mangochi have threatened to shut down unregistered bottle stores in the district saying they are not happy that alcohol is being sold anywhere. According to one of the Muslims Mphatso Joseph, the Muslims… ...

TA Bwananyambi of Mangochi dies

Sep 30, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Traditional Authority (T/A) Bwananyambi of Mangochi has died this morning at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre. Mangochi District Commissioner, Reverend Moses Chimphepo has confirmed. Chief Bwananyambi was the only female Traditional Authority in Mangochi.… ...

Stolen council vehicle recovered in Mzimba

Sep 30, 2019 Richard Jimu 0 &

Police in Mzimba have recovered a vehicle belonging to Nkhatabay District Council which was stolen in Mzimba on Saturday. The vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser registration number MG 793Z, was found abandoned along Mjinge -… ...

Chakwera says elections in his constituency were credible

Sep 30, 2019 Russell Kondowe 5 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera says he took oath of office as Member of Parliament (MP) because he believes Parliamentary results for his constituency were correct. He said this in court today when… ...

Tourism minister hopes foreigners will promote Malawi in their countries

Sep 30, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Salim Bagus has expressed hope that foreigners who attended this year’s Lake of Stars festival will carry positive messages about Malawi to their countries. Speaking Saturday evening during official… ...

Joyce Mhango Chavula’s Nyasaland earns two nominations for African Film Awards

Sep 30, 2019 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawian movie director, producer and actress Joyce Mhango Chavula is carrying the nation's flag in this year's African Film Awards having got two nominations for her movie Nyasaland. African Voice Newspaper UK, which organises the… ...

You and I share a common heart in youth development – Mutharika tells Prince Harry

Sep 30, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Peter Mutharika met Prince Harry on Sunday at Kamuzu Palace where he hailed the British royal’s campaign for girls’ education. The Malawi leader expressed gratitude to the Duke of Sussex for his support in… ...

Moyale, Wanderers share spoils

Sep 29, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Be Forward Wanderers played out a goalless draw against Moyale Barracks in a Tnm Super League encounter at Mzuzu Stadium on Sunday. The two teams failed to create clear cut chances in the first half… ...

Prince Harry arrives in Malawi

Sep 29, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Prince Harry has arrived in the country for a three day visit that will see him meet President Peter Mutharika. The prince, who is also the Duke of Sussex, will meet Mutharika later today. Before… ...

Senior Chief Namkumba warns subjects against sabotaging govt projects

Sep 29, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Senior Chief Namkumba of Mangochi has urged chiefs to support President Professor Peter Mutharika and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for people in the district to enjoy development. Senior Chief Namkumba was speaking on… ...

Airtel Malawi sponsors trip for MISA award winners

Sep 29, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Airtel Malawi has sponsored a trip to South Africa for two business journalists who won Media Institute Southern Africa – MISA Malawi awards. The journalists are Tadala Kaledzera from Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) and Joseph… ...