May 2020

Come back to DPP/UDF alliance – Atupele calls back ‘uncle’ Sidik Mia

May 14, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

As the race for votes in the 2020 election intensifies, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) runningmate Atupele Muluzi has extended an olive branch to Malawi Congress Party strongman Sidik Mia. In whistle-stop tours that he conducted… ...

Chilima hails Kamuzu for allowing Malawians to vote for multiparty democracy

May 14, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has praised former Malawi leader Kamuzu Banda - who ruled Malawi for 31 years - for allowing Malawians to vote for multiparty democracy in the 1993 referendum. Chilima made the remarks… ...

Schools not opening – Ministry of Education

May 14, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Ministry of Education has announced that schools in Malawi will remain closed. The announcement has come after a stakeholders meeting that wanted to ponder on the possible re-opening of schools. According to a statement… ...

Chief asks Nkhoma Synod to reopen health centre

May 14, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

Traditional Authority Vuso Jere in Ntchisi has asked Nkhoma Synod to reopen Chinthembwe Health Centre, saying villagers are facing difficulties in accessing health care. The health facility was closed after land disputes that started some… ...

MEC dates Mzimba chiefs on voter verification

May 14, 2020 Elton Mhango 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is engaging traditional leaders in Mzimba ahead of the voter verification and transfer exercise which is starting from 15th to 19th May in the district. MEC will do the… ...

MEC wants laws changed to screen out jokers in nomination process

May 14, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has proposed a change in electoral laws to screen out jokers in the nomination process. The commission's chairperson Jane Ansah made the remarks on Wednesday in Mangochi when MEC met… ...

Two netted for stealing items worth K2.5 million

May 14, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Police in Lilongwe are keeping in custody two men for stealing assorted items worth K2.5 million from a warehouse. Public Relations Officer for Lilongwe police station, Sergeant Foster Benjamin identified the suspects as Harison Chikuse,… ...