March 2020

Malawi court throws out application to suspend election ruling

Mar 12, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for a stay of the presidential elections case judgement. The unanimous decision of the seven judges of the Supreme Court… ...

Malawian film nominated for Africa Magic Choice Viewers Awards

Mar 12, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

As the Malawi film industry continues to gain ground and international recognition, a Malawians film has been nominated for the prestigious Africa Magic Choice Viewers Awards (AMCVAs). “The Beautiful Hen Behind Yao Mountain” produced by… ...

Malawi activists granted bail

Mar 12, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

A court in Lilongwe has released on bail three Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders who were arrested earlier this week. The three are HRDC chairperson Timothy Mtambo, vice chairperson Gift Trapence and member MacDonald… ...

CAVWOC inspires girls from community secondary schools

Mar 12, 2020 Samuel Majamanda 0 &

The Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC) has emphasized on the need to encourage Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) students that they can pass the Malawi School Certificate of Education and proceed… ...

Eagles bite Scorpions in SR Draughts league

Mar 12, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Ndirande Eagles have maintained their unbeaten record after beating Ndirande Scorpions in the Southern Region Draughts League. The Ndirande derby which was played on Sunday ended with Eagles winning 21-17. Draught association General Secretary Suzgo… ...

K175 billion available for biggest agriculture irrigation scheme in Southern Africa – Mutharika

Mar 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Peter Mutharika says the K175 billion Shire Valley project will put 100,000 hectares under irrigation in Chikwawa and Nsanje to create the biggest agriculture irrigation scheme in Southern Africa. Mutharika made the remarks during… ...

Simso League to kick off in April

Mar 12, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Northern Region Football League will kick off on 11 April, 2020. Last weekend, the Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) held a meeting together with clubs to prepare for the 2020 season. NRFA chairperson Lameck… ...