December 2020

Khama Khwiliro denies dumping gospel music

Dec 18, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

One of Malawi's renowned gospel musicians Khama Khwiliro has rejected claims that he has parted ways with gospel music. Khwiliro was reported to have started doing secular music following the release of his love song… ...

Malawi’s Coronavirus data system run by US organisation, China claims

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

There is still confusion over who runs Malawi’s Coronavirus data system even though the Ministry of Health has insisted that Malawi controls its own system. A scientist at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital revealed that… ...

Malawian movie producer up for international award

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawian movie producer Hastings Golosi has earned a nomination for the African Youth Awards. Golosi has been nominated in the Social Entrepreneur of the Year category. Speaking an interview with Malawi24, Golosi said the nomination… ...

Malawi named as country of the year

Dec 17, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Economist newspaper has named Malawi as the country of the year 2020 following the nullification of the 2019 presidential elections and the holding of Fresh Presidential elections. The London based magazine has hailed Malawi… ...

Lloyd Muhara arrested

Dec 17, 2020 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Lloyd Muhara has become the latest former member of the Peter Mutharika administration to be arrested over corruption related offences. Muhara has been formally arrested today after he… ...

Health Minister says new maternity wing is not licence for more pregnancies

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has advised women in Salima not to get pregnant just because of a desire to use the new maternity wing constructed at Salima District Hospital. Chiponda said this when… ...

Six arrested over mob killing

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Police in Kasungu have arrested six people for allegedly killing a 29-year-old man over land issues. The suspects have been identified as Griff Chirambo aged 48, Justin Banda aged 38, Queen Masiku… ...

African Parks sees conservation success after involving communities

Dec 17, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The African Parks-run Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, to the east of Central Malawi and near Lake Malawi, is one of the two large wildlife areas which have suffered evils of poaching by surrounding communities. Over the… ...

MEC commissioner Kunje granted bail

Dec 17, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Linda Kunje has been granted bail in the case in which she is accused of instructing her driver to obstruct President Lazarus Chakwera’s convoy. Kunje who was arrested on Monday… ...

Man gets eight years in jail for theft, burglary

Dec 17, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Dowa First Grade Magistrate's Court on Wednesday sentenced a 26-year-old man to 8 years in prison for burglary and theft. The court through state prosecutor Sub Inspector Triza Kalonjere heard that the thief Emmanuel… ...

Villagers kill man over land dispute in Kasungu

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Police in Kasungu are hunting for villagers from Mphamba village under Traditional Authority Kaomba in the district who killed a 29-year-old man over land issues. The deceased has been identified as Big… ...

Two NEEF employees die in road accident

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Two National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) employees have died while two others have sustained injuries after the vehicle they were traveling in overturned several times in Balaka. The deceased have been identified… ...

Silver Strikers re-sign Frank Banda

Dec 17, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Central Region giants Silver Strikers have announced the signing of Frank Banda on a two-year deal. Banda rejoins Silver five years after leaving the club for Mozambique. A tenacious and combative midfielder, Banda was an… ...

Mwanza border tightens security ahead of festive season

Dec 17, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In an effort to enhance the integrity of Malawian borders and reduce cross-border crimes, immigration authorities at Mwanza border have stepped up border security ahead of the festive season. This is according to Mwanza border… ...

Kachale dismayed over low women participation in elections

Dec 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Noel Mkwaila Chairperson for Malawi Election Commission (MEC), Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale, says he is dismayed with low participation of women in various elections that happen in the country despite different stakeholders exerting efforts… ...