November 2020

MCP’s Mkaka condemns political violence in Karonga Central

Nov 02, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) secretary general Eisenhower Mkaka has strongly condemned the escalating political tension and violence that has rocked Karonga Central Constituency during the campaign for the November 10 by-election. The stern warning comes… ...

Independent candidate’s supporters beaten up in Karonga

Nov 02, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Karonga Central independent candidate Shackie MaryFlorence Nthakomwa says two of her supporters were assaulted on Sunday by UTM party supporters at Mwenilondo for mounting a campaign banner. In an interview, Nthakomwa lamented the development which… ...

Judgement Wednesday: Bushiri to spend 2 more nights in custody

Nov 02, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary will spend two more nights at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre as the Pretoria Magistrates Court adjourns to Wednesday, 4 Nov 2020 for Judgement on the couple's bail… ...

Government to embark on slum upgrading project

Nov 02, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Deputy Minister of Lands Abida Mia has disclosed that the government of Malawi through the Ministry of Lands will embark on a slum-upgrading project to provide decent and low cost houses for urban dwellers. Speaking… ...

MET predicts hot weather conditions this week

Nov 02, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has predicted that most areas in the country are expected to experience mostly hot to very hot weather conditions this week. This is according to the… ...

Lack of police unit, health centre dominate councillor debate in Chikwawa

Nov 02, 2020 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Lack of police unit and health centre were the main issues during the Makhuwira South Ward councillor dabate organised by the National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Public Trust over the weekend. The debate was… ...

Talking Blues: Sex for grades, sex for upkeep, sex for promotion? What a sick nation we are!

Nov 02, 2020 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director-General Aubrey Sumbuleta is on forced leave due to sexual harassment allegations which some female members of staff leveled against him. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako confirmed this, saying: “He has… ...

29 buses with Malawian returnees arrive

Nov 02, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Twenty-nine buses carrying 1,537 self-repatriated Malawians have arrived in the country through the Mwanza border. Confirming the development was Mwanza border public relations officer Sub-Inspector Pasqually Zulu who said that the buses arrived at the… ...

Bushiri returns

Nov 02, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Major returns! Prophet Shepherd Bushiri will this morning at 09:00 return to the Pretoria Magistrate Court for his bail application hearing. Lawyers for the Malawian born controversial prophet and the State will present heads of… ...

From Sand to Rain Music Festival

Nov 01, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

The fairy tale of the much touted Sand Music Festival which is currently underway in the Lakeshore district of Salima took an ugly twist as rains disrupted the event, damaging equipment and delaying performances.… ...

Three people netted for damaging bank notes

Nov 01, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 1 &

Two women and a male counterpart in Mangochi have been arrested after being spotted in a video clip damaging and soiling Malawi Kwacha banknotes at a business top up. The incident occurred on the afternoon… ...

LWB’s K5.2 billion payment to Khato Civils raises eyebrows

Nov 01, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Questions have been raised over a K5.2 billion payment the Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) made to Khato Civils for the Lake Malawi Project which is yet to commence. Khato Civils which was awarded a US$400… ...

Malawian musician collaborates with Diamond Platinumz

Nov 01, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

A Malawian singer has had yet another diary moment in his music career following the fulfillment of his dream. His name is Smacks Kaira of the Undipweteka fame. He aspired to meet his idol Diamond… ...

Karonga Central candidates reaffirm commitment to ending political violence

Nov 01, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

With a few days to go before Karonga Central Constituents decide their next representative in the august house, the five candidates vying for the seat on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to end political violence and… ...

Man gets 8 years in jail for raping 14-year-old girl

Nov 01, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday sentenced 21-year-old Wailo Akimu to 8 years imprisonment with hard labour for dragging a 14-year-old girl into a bush and raping her. During court proceedings, Mangochi Police Station Prosecution… ...