November 2019

Girls should not be denied education for wearing hijab – United Nations

Nov 06, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

The United Nations (UN) has called for religious tolerance and respect for human rights in Malawi saying girls should not be denied access to education for wearing hijab. United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms. Maria Jose… ...

State House distances Malawi First Lady from K7.8 billion contract

Nov 06, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The State House has dismissed claims that First Lady Madame Gertrude Mutharika owns a ghost company that was awarded a K7.8 billion contract. Presidential spokesperson Mgeme Kalirani made the remarks following statements on social media… ...

Standard Bank brings online loans

Nov 06, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Standard Bank Plc has launched a Digital Loan Top Up service, which will give repeating loan customers the convenience to borrow on-line. The service is the first of its kind in Malawi, further cementing the… ...

Constitutional Court snubs MEC

Nov 05, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Constitutional Court has thrown out an application by Attorney General Kalekeni Kaphale who wanted the court to bar Malawi Congress Party (MCP) witness Daud Suleman from using electronic gadgets when presenting his evidence. Kaphale… ...

Malawi Defence Force soldier killed by grenade

Nov 05, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

A Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier has died after a grenade exploded during military training in Machinga. Three other soldiers were injured during the incident which occurred at Chikala Hills in the Southern Region district.… ...

ACB rebukes Uladi Mussa for insulting its officers

Nov 05, 2019 Richard Jimu 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has rebuked former Presidential Advisor Uladi Mussa for insulting the bureau’s officers. In a statement on Monday, ACB Director General Reyneck Matemba warned Mussa against intimidating the bureau. Mussa, who is… ...

We are a listening government – Botomani

Nov 05, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology Mark Botomani has said the President Peter Mutharika administration will continue to be a listening government in order to provide a conducive environment for the media. Botomani… ...