November 2019 | Page 3 of 18

Japan hands over fire engines to Kamuzu International Airport

Nov 27, 2019 Richard Jimu 0 &

Japan has officially handed over to Malawi fire engines and an ambulance which a Japanese city donated to Kamuzu International and Likoma airports. Two fire engines are now operational at KIA while the other fire… ...

MP Jiya donates exercise books to Chipala Primary School

Nov 27, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City Centre Alfred Jiya has donated exercise books to learners at Chipala Primary School in Lilongwe following the reopening of the school which was closed after clashes between management and… ...

Infantino cancels trip to Malawi

Nov 27, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has cancelled his trip to Malawi after FIFA Aviation ruled that his plane could not safely land at Chileka Airport. The FIFA president was expected to arrive in the country today… ...

Machinga Police intensifies safe school programme

Nov 27, 2019 Demetria Herman Banda 0 &

Machinga Police Station has embarked on Safe Schools Programme under Spotlight Project targeting over 20 primary schools in Machinga District. The programme, which is funded by UNICEF, is aimed at promoting rights of girl-children in… ...

DoDMA rolls out relief food distribution as hunger situation worsens in Malawi

Nov 27, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) is implementing a once-off relief food distribution exercise in all 28 districts of Malawi due to the worsening food situation in the country. Secretary to the Vice President… ...

New Zimbabwe ambassador presents letters of credence to Mutharika

Nov 27, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Zimbabwe's High Commissioner to Malawi on Tuesday submitted her letters of credence to President Peter Mutharika at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. The ambassador, Hilda Suka Mafudza, said she would strengthen bilateral ties that exist… ...

Peace Parks gives Malawi new plane for Nyika National Park

Nov 27, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining has received a new Savannah aircraft which the ministry says will help in the fight against poaching at Nyika National Park. On Monday, Peace Parks presented Malawi's… ...

Malawi Polytechnic closed

Nov 26, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Polytechnic in Blantyre has been closed following fire that ripped through a hostel on Tuesday. Acting College Registrar Mrs Chilinde told the students in a memo on Tuesday even that the college was… ...

Fire destroys hostel at Malawi Polytechnic

Nov 26, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Fire has destroyed a hostel at The Malawi Polytechnic main campus in Blantyre and students are accusing the Malawi Police of causing the inferno. The fire incident has happened today at the college. According to… ...

Mulanje to host FCB U-20 league finale

Nov 26, 2019 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

The tea growing district Mulanje will host the First Capital Bank (FCB) Under 20 league national finals this weekend. Ndirande Stars from Blantyre became the last team to seal the national finals slot after thumping… ...

Government to construct 100 houses at MDF military camp in Chitipa

Nov 26, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 2 &

Government says it will construct 100 staff houses at Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Meru Military Camp in Chitipa and the houses will be ready by June next year. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development… ...

Diabetes awareness vital to children – Lions Club

Nov 26, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Ntunthama Lions Club says providing children with information regarding diabetes is vital as it protects them from the disease as they grow. The Club's Vice President Ronald Mtee said this in Lilongwe recently during diabetes… ...

China calls for practical cooperation to protect wildlife in Malawi

Nov 26, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

China has called on all countries to take concrete action to end poaching and wildlife trafficking Malawi. Xiusheng Wang, Deputy Chief of Mission and Political Counseling at the Chinese Embassy in Lilongwe, made the remarks… ...

Eto’o to play in Mpira Stadium inauguration match

Nov 26, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Four-time African footballer of the year Samuel Eto’o and Malawi’s top football export Ernest will headline the Mpira Stadium Inauguration match to be played on Wednesday on the sidelines of the FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s… ...

HRDC cancels plans to hold demos after touring Livimbo School

Nov 26, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has cancelled plans to hold demonstrations over the land grab at Livimbo School after discovering that the land was not sold to anyone. The cancellation of the demos comes… ...