Month: February 2019 Posts

Ras Chikomeni, Bushiri’s release steal spotlight

Feb 08, 2019 Alex Chikanga 3 &

Despite accusations of dumping his anointing oil for Barry Roux, one of Africa's most expensive criminal attorneys, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's release on bail has been two of this week's top highlights. Independent presidential hopeful Ras… ...

Mutharika has taught DPP inner circle a lesson

Feb 08, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 5 &

After following the fallout of Vice President Saulos Chilima and his boss President Peter Mutharika, I am tempted to say that the choice of Everton Chimulirenji as Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) runningmate is a deliberate… ...

Rejected stones: Mutharika picks Chimulirenji over Nankhumwa, Goodall Gondwe

Feb 08, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Peter Mutharika has picked Member of Parliament for Ntcheu North East Everton Chimulirenji as his runningmate, overlooking four vice presidents in his party. The Malawi leader has overlooked four vice presidents in the Democratic… ...

MBC accused of favouritism in presentation of nomination parties

Feb 08, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has incited the ire of some Malawians for overlooking the presentation of nomination papers by opposition candidates. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) started receiving nomination papers from presidential hopefuls on Monday, the… ...

Mzuzu blood donors angry over transport refund

Feb 08, 2019 Luke Bisani 0 &

Blood donors in Mzuzu have expressed anger over the decision by Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) to stop refunding them transport expenses. In a letter signed by the concerned blood donors that has been addressed… ...

Attack on journalist a lesson to Chilima – Govt

Feb 08, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Government says the attack on a journalist by UTM members on Wednesday is a lesson for the party’s leader Saulos Chilima to avoid issuing threats of retaliation. Journalist George Banda was assaulted at COMESA Hall… ...

Joyce Banda: Chilima approached me in September

Feb 08, 2019 Russell Kondowe 3 &

Details are emerging showing Vice President Saulos Chilima built UTM's alliance with former President Joyce Banda and her People's Party (PP) on deceit. Banda’s PP together with two other parties announced an alliance with UTM… ...