July 2020

Chakwera is a liar – Nankhumwa

Jul 28, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa has hit back at President Lazarus Chakwera for accusing the former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of stealing more than MK1 trillion during its six years in power. In his… ...

Atupele demands evidence on K1 trillion theft

Jul 28, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has demanded evidence on President Lazarus Chakwera’s claim that over K1 trillion was stolen during the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration. Muluzi who was a cabinet minister for… ...

Chakwera administration to implement reforms in 40 days

Jul 28, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says his administration has today begun a 40-day phase of the transition in which it will implement lasting reforms within state institutions, companies, and ministries. The Malawi leader said this in a… ...

COVID-19 deaths in Malawi pass 100

Jul 28, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi on Monday recorded four new Coronavirus deaths, taking the total number of Coronavirus deaths to 103. Co-chairperson of the Coronavirus Taskforce John Phuka said two of the new deaths occurred in Lilongwe and one… ...

UTM North Governor Njikho resigns

Jul 28, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

UTM Governor for the North Leonard Njikho has stepped down. Njikho who is a former legislator has announced his resignation in a letter to the party. "Today I can confirm rumours that were going round… ...

Thyolo Councillors, Chiefs reject new DC Matchaya

Jul 28, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Councillors and Chiefs in Thyolo have rejected new District Commission (DC) Medson Matchaya due to his unprofessionalism showcased in other districts. The refusal comes in following Matchaya's alleged bad record in other districts where he… ...

Man commits suicide in Kasungu

Jul 27, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 29 -year- old man in Kasungu District has committed suicide by hanging himself at his house . Kasungu Police Station Public Relations Officer Harry Namwaza said the incident happened on Sunday at Kasalika village… ...

Collins Magalasi, Dorothy Shonga’s partner, arrested

Jul 27, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Dorothy Shonga’s partner and Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer, Collins Magalasi, has been arrested. Police National Public Relations Officer James Kadadzera has confirmed the arrest of Magalasi today. He added that… ...

Two charged with theft of government intelligence computers

Jul 27, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former National Intelligence Services director and a former State House ICT chief have been charged with theft of government inteligence computers. The ex-intelligence chief Kenam Kalilani and former Chief ICT officer for State Residences… ...

This is unfair – Bushiri

Jul 27, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 1 &

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri says the postponement of his money laundering and fraud trial to October this year is "unfair". Together with his alleged partner-in-crime and wife, Mary Bushiri, the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church leader… ...

A rare Malawi, Ukraine collaboration – “Sitimamenya”

Jul 27, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Lilongwe based acoustic duo, Madalitso Band on Friday, 24 July released a new song and video titled "Sitimamenya". The song features a Ukrainian Electro-Indie band Tik Tu and it has also been produced by… ...

Workers at Poisons Board demand Chisale’s removal

Jul 27, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Pharmacy, Medicines and Poisons Board (PMPB) employees have demanded the removal of their boss Dr Moses Chisale. The workers have begun an industrial strike today as a way of forcing the government to listen… ...

Chisale released on bail

Jul 27, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court in Blantyre has granted bail to Norman Chisale, the ex-bodyguard of former President Peter Mutharika. Judge Sylvester Kalembera has ordered Chisale to pay a cash bond of K1 million and present two… ...

Malawians go after USAID for misleading the world

Jul 27, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Malawians have taken a swipe at United States for claiming that it played a huge role to ensure that the 2020 Fresh Presidential Elections were credible. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) tweeted recently… ...

Politicians, Asian-Malawians control billions of Malawi’s taxes – Chakwera

Jul 27, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says his government will break the cartel of politicians and politically connected Asian-Malawian businesspersons which control billions of taxes using a flawed system of awarding government contracts. The Malawi leader said this… ...