January 2021 | Malawi 24

Society of Medical Doctors upbeat, says Covid fight winnable

Jan 24, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Review Wasema The Society of Medical Doctors - Malawi has urged the citizenry to take heart as the fight against Coronavirus pandemic rages on. In an interview, president of the association, Victor Mithi, stressed… ...

Activist releases song about environmental degradation

Jan 24, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

An environmental activist has released a song which exposes how human activities have contributed to environmental degradation and climate change. The activists Maloto Chinkombero says the song, titled Mudzi, advocates for people's change of mindset… ...

Faith leaders urged to observe Covid-19 preventive measures

Jan 24, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By MICHAEL CHIOTCHA Balaka police station has urged faith leaders in the district to comply with Covid-19 preventive measures, including the limit on gatherings. The remarks were made on Thursday during a meeting with Balaka… ...

Talking Blues: Of Pandora’s box, Sisyphus, the crab, the crane and double-crossing

Jan 24, 2021 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

“Then I witnessed the torture of Sisyphus, as he wrestled with a huge rock with both hands. Bracing himself and thrusting with hands and feet, he pushed the boulder uphill to the top. But just… ...

Mwanza District Commissioner dies of Covid-19

Jan 24, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

District Commissioner (DC) for Mwanza District Council Michael Chimbalanga has died of Coronavirus. The Ministry of Local Government has announced the death of Mr Chimbalanga this morning. According to the Ministry, Chimbalanga died on the… ...

HRDC wants police officers disciplined for torturing Malawians

Jan 24, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called upon the Inspector General of Police to discipline Police officers who have been torturing Malawians in the course of enforcing COVID-19 guidelines. In a statement signed by HRDC… ...

Man kills brother over roasted maize

Jan 24, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Police in Dowa have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly killing his 24-year-old brother over roasted maize. The suspect has been identified as Wilson Yelemiya whereas the deceased is Hamiteni Yelemiya, both… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi records over 1,000 new cases for third straight day

Jan 24, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Malawi has registered over 1,000 new Coronavirus cases for the third day in a row with 1,074 cases reported yesterday. There were also 112 new recoveries and 25 new deaths on Saturday. On Thursday, 1,198… ...

Devotion: You are from Heaven

Jan 24, 2021 Pastor Daniel Walusa 0 &

John 15:18-19 "If the world hates you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of… ...

Nambuma business community engaged on compliance to Covid-19 measures

Jan 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Police at Mponela in Dowa have reminded the business community at Nambuma Trading Centre of the need to follow Covid-19 preventive measures. Speaking during a meeting which was held on January 22… ...

Living with the Corona Virus

Jan 23, 2021 Chitsanzo Chirwa 0 &

With the start of the New Year, many have hoped for a promising and fruitful 2021 since the corona virus pandemic hit last year. With boarders closing down and minimal or no interaction with… ...

CSEC wants UNIMA delinking to continue

Jan 23, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has told the University of Malawi Council to reverse its decision of suspending the delinking process of University of Malawi constituent colleges and has also demanded President Lazarus Chakwera to… ...

32 fined for not wearing masks in Mulanje

Jan 23, 2021 Owen Ndalama 0 &

The Senior Resident Magistrate's Court in Mulanje on Thursday ordered 32 people to pay a fine of K10, 000 each each for contravening the Malawi Public Health (Covid-19) regulations. The state through Sub Inspectors Lawrence… ...

Another milestone for Malawi top referee Kwimbira

Jan 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi's top referee Bernadettar Kwimbira will this evening make history when she joins the first ever all women refereeing team to officiate a match at a CAF Senior Men’s tournament. Kwimbira alongside Nigeria’s Mimisen Lyorhe… ...

Tay Grin’s Instagram show draws mixed reactions

Jan 23, 2021 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawi's internationally recognised musician Tay Grin has sparked yet another debate on social media after encouraging women to twerk in return for money. The Nyau King has broken the internet with his Instagram live session… ...