August 2020

Arrivals into Malawi to self-isolate for 48 hours

Aug 16, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says people arriving in the country from abroad will be tested for Coronavirus at the airport and will be required to self-isolate for at least 48 hours. In his national address on… ...

Governor, Minister fight during press conference

Aug 16, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Events took a shocking twist recently when a governor and prime minister traded fists during a press conference. The governor of Somaliland and prime minister got into a fight following a disagreement. In a video… ...

White Ribbon Alliance wants more clinics to offer maternity services

Aug 16, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

White Ribbon Alliance says there is need for more maternity clinics in Malawi as a way of promoting safe motherhood. The alliance’s Executive Director Hester Mkwinda Nyasulu on Friday urged development partners as well as… ...

Chiefs in Dowa hail police

Aug 16, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Traditional Authority Chakhaza and his subordinates have applauded Mponela Police Station for the strategic approach it is taking to ensure security in the area. The chiefs disclosed this during a familiarization tour conducted by Senior… ...

15 Malawians get millions in loans from the African Funding Tour

Aug 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Phillip Dzikanyanga Courageous USA in collaboration with the Timeless Women of Wonder (T-WOW) on Friday provided loans, ranging from K20 million to over K60 million, to 15 Malawians whose business ideas proved more viable… ...

Schools to reopen early September

Aug 16, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says schools which meet the government’s safety standards on Coronavirus prevention will be allowed to reopen in early September. Chakwera revealed this in his weekly national address on Saturday. He said Malawi… ...

Devotion: Whose son or daughter is this?

Aug 16, 2020 Pastor Daniel Walusa 0 &

1Samuel 17:55-58 “When Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the captain of the army, “Abner, whose son is this youth?” Abner said, “As your soul lives, O king, I… ...

Elson Soko dies

Aug 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Actor Elson Soko, popularly known as Anyoni, died on Saturday night at Blantyre Adventist Hospital. The veteran actor struggled with a heart problem and was taken to the hospital where he was admitted earlier last… ...

Coronavirus cases in Malawi pass 5000

Aug 15, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The number of Coronavirus cases in Malawi has exceeded 5000, with 1000 of the cases being recorded over the past 15 days. Malawi recorded the first cases on 2nd April, 2020 and hit 1000 cases… ...

Police impound 26 vehicles, 27 motorcycles in Rumphi

Aug 15, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

In a drive to reduce road accidents, Police in Rumphi have impounded 26 motor vehicles and 27 motorcycles over various traffic offences. According to a report by Rumphi Police deputy spokesperson Sergeant Tupeliwe Kabwilo, the… ...

Mlenga elected UTM Governor for Northern Region

Aug 15, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

UTM members in the North have elected University of Livingstonia Registrar Dr Moses Mlenga as the new Regional Governor for the North. Mlenga amassed 90 votes while his contender Labson Chihaula Shaba got 64 votes.… ...

Thyolo Chiefs fight over territory

Aug 15, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A traditional leader and a senior chief in Thyolo are fighting over the control of Chipendo village in the district and the appointment of a chief for the village. Each of Traditional Authority January and… ...

Kondowe welcomes appointment as Chakwera’s advisor on disability

Aug 15, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Activist Overstone Kondowe has expressed gratitude for his appointment as President Lazarus Chakwera’s advisor on disability and has expressed hope that the gesture will be cemented with action to improve lives of persons with disabilities.… ...

Man gets 18 months in prison for abducting 7-year-old child

Aug 15, 2020 Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) 0 &

The Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate court has sentenced a 22-year-old man to 18 months imprisonment with hard labour for abducting a 7-year-old boy. Zomba Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Sergeant Patrick Maseko has identified the… ...

Community College construction suspended in Thyolo

Aug 15, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Senior Chief Nchilamwera of Thyolo has expressed concern over the suspension of construction of a Community Technical College in Thyolo Central Constituency The chief voiced out his concern yesterday during a meeting which the Minister… ...