January 2021

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… ...