December 2020

Tonse Govt plans to construct 900 health posts by 2022

Dec 08, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda says government’s target is to construct 900 health posts in rural areas across the country by 2022. She made the remarks on Monday when she received Mwalija Health Post… ...

Chakwera given 14 days to act on Thyolo, Mulanje land dispute

Dec 07, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has given Malawi president, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, 14 days to resolve the dispute over land between residents and estates in Thyolo and Mulanje. This is according… ...

Malawi roads in bad state due to shoddy work – Chilima

Dec 07, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima says many roads in the country are in poor shape because of poor workmanship. Chilima made the observation on Monday when he inspected progress of the K4.3 billion and 33… ...

NGO says incompetent contractors costing Malawi taxpayers millions

Dec 07, 2020 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) under the Karonga Diocese has expressed concern that the country will continue to spend millions of kwacha on repairing or replacing substandard infrastructure if it continues to hire… ...

UK provides K4.5 billion for Malawi hunger victims

Dec 07, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The United Kingdom has provided £4.5 million (K4.5 billion) to be given as cash assistance to about 540,000 people facing severe hunger in Malawi. The money will be given to the hunger victims by the… ...

Namadingo throws ‘dirt’ at fugitive Bushiri

Dec 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Musician Patience Namadingo gauges fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri in his latest Wabwera release. Namadingo let out the song on 27th November amidst Bushiri's saga. Wabwera meaning he/she is here tackles on the unceremonious homecoming of… ...

RBM launches financial education week

Dec 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Romeo Umali The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has today launched this year's financial literacy training focusing on wealth creation and enhancing public awareness in finance. The Investor Education Week has started today and… ...

Foreign Affairs Ministry rejects claims that Malawi will send troops to Mozambique

Dec 07, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims that President Lazarus Chakwera will send Malawi troops to Mozambique to fight Islamists insurgents. The Islamists insurgents have suppressed Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique and there were… ...

Govt concerned over use of charcoal, firewood by companies

Dec 07, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Ministry of Forestry and Natural Resources has demanded toilet tissue producers and companies in the hospitality sector to stop using charcoal and firewood for their business activities. In a statement today, Secretary for Forestry… ...

Primary school learners urged to plant trees

Dec 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has challenged primary school learners in Zomba to take a leading role in addressing effects of climate change by planting trees. Community Development Facilitator for the organisation… ...

SADC lawmakers told strengthen laws to respond to human rights threats

Dec 07, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Lawmakers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been urged to strengthen laws to protect human rights amid growing threats in the region, including violations linked to Mozambique’s conflict and a clampdown on the… ...

Chingeni Tollgate expected to rake in K4.5 billion annually

Dec 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By: Fostina Mkandawire - MANA The Chingeni road tollgate which is under construction in Ntcheu district is expected to be raising K4.5 billion annually and the money will be used for maintenance of roads. Malawi… ...

Over 1500 self-repatriated Malawians arrive from South Africa

Dec 07, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

More than 1500 self-repatriated Malawian returnees have arrived in the country through Mwanza Border. Confirming the development was Mwanza border public relations officer Inspector Pasqually Zulu who said the group which was expected to arrive… ...

UTM candidate in Mangochi promises schools, markets for fish

Dec 07, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

UTM candidate for Mangochi West Constituency in the forthcoming by-elections, Stanley Phiri, on Friday took advantage of the debate organized by National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Public Trust to tell voters that he will… ...

Mingle Complex set to spice up festive season

Dec 06, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

One of Malawi's popular entertainment platform, Mingle Business and Entertainment Centre says it will continue keeping patrons entertained with both local and international shows following rebranding. Formerly known as Cockpit and later Waves, the facility… ...