Month: January 2020 Posts

Rwandan national dies after falling into pit latrine

Jan 02, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

A 51-year-old Rwandan woman has died in Lilongwe after falling into a pit latrine. The incident happened on Wednesday in Lilongwe's remote location of Mtandire. Public Relations Officer for Lingadzi police Salomy Zgambo identified the… ...

The downside of video shows, game centres

Jan 02, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Technology is rapidly transforming every aspect of human life, for better or for worse. The entertainment industry is synonymous with technology as most innovations are coming in to support it. Taking advantage of some households’… ...

HRDC hits back at Mutharika

Jan 02, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has hit back at President Peter Mutharika after the Malawi leader labelled the coalition a terrorist group. HRDC Vice Chairperson, Gift Trapence, says Mutharika should have directed his remarks… ...

Mutharika disappointed over favouritism in maize distribution

Jan 02, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Peter Mutharika has expressed concern over reports of favouritism in the distribution of food aid in the country. Speaking in his New Year’s address, the Malawi leader said he has received reports that some… ...

Dedza man arrested for injuring police officer

Jan 02, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Police in Dedza have arrested a man who hit a police officer on the head with a stone. According to Dedza Police spokesperson Cassim Manda, the suspect Moses Lewo injured the police officer on December… ...

Govt urged to promote rainwater harvesting

Jan 02, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In Malawi during the dry season, water crisis hits the country with its effects not sparing people as they begin to walk miles in search for water. 'Water is life conserve it', however it is… ...

Pope apologises for slapping woman’s hand

Jan 02, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

Pope Francis has apologized for slapping the hand of a woman who grabbed him and pulled him off balance at a New Year’s Eve event in St Peter's Square. In a video of the incident, … ...