July 2020

Chilima demands disciplinary action against parastatal CEOs

Jul 21, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has demanded disciplinary action against parastatal bosses over late submission of Reforms Status Reports . In a statement today, press officer in the office of the Vice President, Pilirani Phiri, said… ...

Chinese nationals jailed for wildlife crimes

Jul 21, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A court in Lilongwe yesterday jailed seven Chinese nationals and two Malawians for illegal possession of ivory, rhino horns and pangolin scales. The nine are members of one of Southern Africa’s most prolific wildlife trafficking… ...

Asian Business Community starts partial lockdown

Jul 21, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The rise in Coronavirus cases in the country has forced the Asian Business Community to start a second partial lockdown. The lockdown started on Monday night and members of the community have been advised to… ...

Coronavirus cases in Malawi pass 3000

Jul 21, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Malawi has hit 3,045, and there have been 64 deaths and 1180 recoveries. On Monday, Co-chairperson of the Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus John Phuka announced 53 new cases,… ...

Kazako takes on mobile service providers over data prices

Jul 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Information Gospel Kazako says the issue of data prices need to be looked into since service providers charge high prices and make huge profits despite complaining of taxes. Speaking to the local media,… ...

Man dies after drowning in river

Jul 20, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 63 -year -old man died on Saturday after drowning in Bua River in Kasungu district. Kasungu Police station Public Relations Officer Harry Namwaza identified the deceased as Grecian Chalusa. Namwaza said Chalusa went to… ...

Malawi records over 1000 Coronavirus cases in 11 days

Jul 20, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi has registered over 1000 Coronavirus cases in the last 11 days while the number of deaths has jumped from 25 to 62. From April 2 when the first cases were recorded to July 8,… ...