October 2020 | Page 20 of 27

MPs say councils misusing CDF

Oct 09, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Members of Parliament have accused district councils of misusing Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Legislator for Nsanje Lalanje Gladys Ganda said most members of Parliament are not happy with the way… ...

MP want action on racism

Oct 09, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Member of Parliament for Mulanje Bale Victor Musowa on Thursday raised concern over acts of racism which Malawians are experiencing in the country and he asked government to take action. Musowa who is a member… ...

Working Together During The Stressful Time of COVID-19 in Malawi With BetterHelp

Oct 08, 2020 Marie Miguel 0 &

COVID-19 has been stressful and scary for people around the world. In Malawi, the people of the country and community leaders are working together to make sure that health precautions are happening and the citizens… ...

Chakwera defends decision not to wear mask

Oct 08, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says he did not wear a mask in Tanzania because people in Tanzania do not wear masks as they believe that Coronavirus was eliminated in their country. The Malawi leader was speaking… ...

Chakwera says one stop border posts will enhance business

Oct 08, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Pauline Kaude – MANA President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera says one stop border posts which government plans to establish in the country’s borders will ensure smooth running of businesses with neighbouring countries. Speaking soon after… ...

Minister of Trade bemoans low cement production

Oct 08, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe says the country will continue to purchase cement from neighbouring countries since local production of cement is not sufficient to meet demand. The minister Sosten Gwengwe said this in an… ...

MCP aspiring candidates go independent in Lilongwe North West

Oct 08, 2020 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

Four candidates who lost in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary election in Lilongwe North West Constituency have submitted nomination forms at Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to run as independents ahead of the upcoming by-election… ...

Mob kills man for stealing eggplants

Oct 08, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

A 22-year-old man has been killed by an angry mob in Mulanje for stealing eggplants (Mabilinganya). The victim has been identified by Samson Malitinyo, hailed from Chideya village, traditional authority Juma in Mulanje. According to… ...

Police, Social welfare dissolves initiation camp in Thyolo

Oct 08, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 1 &

Police in Thyolo have dissolved an initiation camp at Nkolokosa village in the area of Trading Authority Nchilamwera in Thyolo where 10 boys were expected to undergo traditional circumcision. Speaking in an interview with Malawi24,… ...

Chakwera cuts short Tanzania trip

Oct 08, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera will return to Malawi from Tanzania today, after cutting short his trip due to “other engagements”. The Malawi leader left for Tanzania on Wednesday and was expected to come back home on… ...

UK Minister impressed with Malawi Govt’s commitment to deliver prosperity

Oct 08, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

UK’s Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, who has concluded his visit to Malawi, says he is impressed with the Lazarus Chakwera administration’s commitment to deliver prosperity for Malawians. Duddridge visited Malawi from 6 to 8… ...

Karonga Central Parliamentary race heats up as candidates present nominations

Oct 08, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

The lineup for the November 10 by-election race in Karonga Central Constituency is now complete following the presentation of nomination papers by five candidates on Wednesday at Chiwondo Teachers’ Development Centre (TDC). Characterised by pomp,… ...

Six candidates present nominations in Mangochi West

Oct 08, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

Six candidates in Mangochi West have presented their nomination papers to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) ahead of the November 10 by-elections The candidates are: Dickson Mtambalika-Mbakuwaku Movement for Democracy (MMD), Henry Chikondi Kamtedza- independent, Joyce… ...

Covid-19 enumerators complain over pay

Oct 08, 2020 Cyrus Bengo 0 &

Enumerators hired by Ministry of Finance to conduct survey on Covid-19 Urban Cash Intervention (CUCI) have complained that they have not been paid their money. The project is funded by Deutsche Gasellschaft fur International GIZ.… ...

Dedza police deploy officers to Thuma forest amid boundary row

Oct 08, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Dedza police have deployed police officers to Thuma Forest to ensure that people around the forest are living in peace amid a row over boundary of the forest. This follows a clash between the communities… ...