Month: February 2020 Posts

Court throws out ex-MPs’ application

Feb 21, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

A court in Lilongwe has dismissed an application by former Members of Parliament (MPs) – Jessie Kabwila and Peter Bvalani – who wanted an injunction to restrain Parliament from conducting business following the nullification of… ...

It will be difficult to fund fresh polls – Finance Minister

Feb 21, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has warned that using Government funds to finance fresh elections could cripple Government operations and service delivery, including spending in social sectors such as health and education. Mwanamvekha made the… ...

Dzaleka Youth Congress seeks support for cultural show

Feb 21, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Dzaleka Youth Congress which is an organisation based at Dzaleka Refugee Camp is asking for support from well-wishers towards its event called Dzaleka Cultural Fashion Show and Education. The aim is to allow people from… ...

DPP condemned for attacking judges

Feb 21, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been faulted for attacking Constitutional Court judges and has been told to withdraw corruption allegations against the judges. The Malawi Law Society (MLS) condemned the ruling party in… ...

FAM to host coaching course for Super League coaches

Feb 21, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) will host a two-day refresher coaching course for head coaches of Super League teams from Monday next week at Chiwembe. According to technical development officer for FAM, Benjamin Kumwenda, the… ...

CONGOMA faults MPs on CDF implementation

Feb 21, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Council for Non-Governmental Organizations in Malawi (CONGOMA) has faulted Members of Parliament (MPs) for interfering in the management of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in District Councils. The remarks were made by the Executive Director… ...

Youths cautioned ahead of road construction project

Feb 21, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Youths around Mpata, an area between Michesi and Mulanje mountains, have been warned about the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS as a road construction project is about to commence in the area.… ...

Brian Banda back at Times Group

Feb 21, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Months after his departure, popular Malawi's Television and radio host Brian Banda has been recalled to Times Group. Banda was forced to resign at the Times Group after it was reported that he breached the… ...

Mutharika asked to fire MEC Commissioners  

Feb 21, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has asked President Peter Mutharika to act on the committee’s recommendation to fire Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioners. The remarks were made by PAC Chairperson, Collins Kajawa, during… ...

No Malawian diagnosed with Coronavirus – Chinese Ambassador

Feb 21, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Liu Hong Yong says no Malawian living in China has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus disease. Speaking during a press briefing at the embassy in Lilongwe on Thursday, Liu… ...

Three men in for cultivating Indian hemp

Feb 21, 2020 Lameck Kamtoseni 0 &

Police in Ntcheu have arrested three men for cultivating Indian hemp (Chamba) in the district. Rebecca Kwisongole, Ntcheu Police Public Relations Officer, has identified the suspects as Christopher Kaponda (23), Davie Njoka (30) and Benard… ...

Devotion: Be careful with lying spirits

Feb 21, 2020 Pastor Daniel Walusa 0 &

1 John 4:1 "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to determine if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." Every word and every… ...

50+1 related bill rejected in Parliament

Feb 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The bill seeking to amend the Malawi Constitution in order to include a provision for holding of run-off elections has failed to get Parliament’s approval. The Constitution Amendment Bill required 128 votes (two thirds majority)… ...

Secretary to Treasury, Agriculture PS found guilty of contempt

Feb 20, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Secretary to the Treasury Cliff Chiunda and Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Gray Nyandule Phiri have been found guilty of contempt court over a delayed apology. The High Court in Lilongwe has found… ...

Timeless Qualities of a Good Mother

Feb 20, 2020 Alex Chikanga 0 &

You’ve probably been reflecting on your childhood years and the earliest memories of your mom. Most people will have a lot of good things to say about their mothers. The bond is one that is… ...