Month: July 2019 Posts

Councilors, MPs urged to learn from each other

Jul 05, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Dowa District Council Chairperson, Councilor Martin Luka Phiri, has asked councilors and Members of Parliament in the district to work together to address challenges the council is facing. During a recent District Executive Committee meeting,… ...

Zodiak under fire from MACRA over demo coverage

Jul 05, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has accused privately owned Zodiak Broadcasting Station of potentially “inciting violence” through its coverage of Thursday’s post-election demonstrations. In a letter to Zodiak, MACRA Director General Godfrey Itaye said… ...

Govt says HRDC should be held accountable for riots

Jul 05, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Government has warned the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) that the organisation cannot distance itself from the riots that erupted during the post-election demonstrations on Thursday. Minister of Communications Mark Botomani issued the warning following… ...

MHRC calls for protection of demo organisers

Jul 05, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has condemned threats targeted at members of the Human Rights Defender Coalition (HRDC) in Malawi and has asked the police to protect the organizers of the post-election demonstrations. The… ...

Balaka DHO upbeat on Malaria Vaccine

Jul 05, 2019 Macdonald Kaleso 1 &

The Balaka District Health Office says it is pleased with the progress in the administration of Malaria vaccine to under-five children in health facilities within the office’s catchment area. Recently, Malawi was one of the… ...

EGENCO promises to end blackouts

Jul 04, 2019 Thandeka Lizi & Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) on Wednesday launched its strategic plan for the next 15 years with a promise to end blackouts in Malawi. The plan was launched at Mount Soche in Blantyre. Speaking at… ...

Protesters riot in Mzuzu

Jul 04, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Protests in Mzuzu turned into riots as demonstrators set a government building on fire, damaged people’s property and looted offices. The demonstrators also blocked a road and demanded money from motorists. Mzuzu Veterinary, Wildlife and… ...