February 2021

DPP wants by-elections postponed

Feb 20, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has urged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to reschedule the March 30 by-elections due to Covid-19. MEC plans to hold by-elections in seven constituencies and two wards across the country… ...

MEC assures of credible by-elections despite tight schedule

Feb 20, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has assured the general public that the 30 March by-elections to be held in seven constituencies and two wards are going to be credible despite the electoral body working under a… ...

Liabunya: I will reveal names of people stealing in government

Feb 20, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Prophet Austin Liabunya has promised to tell Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera a list of names of people who have been stealing government funds. Liabunya has also threatened to expose those he calls "DPP puppets" that,… ...

Teacher killed in hit-and-run accident

Feb 20, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A man aged 50 who was working as teacher has died in a hit-and-run road accident in Chitipa district. According to Police the deceased identified as Chreston Pullen Kapesa and until his death was a… ...

Stay away from football, FAM tells ACB

Feb 20, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 1 &

In a dramatic turn of events, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has told the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to stay away from football related issues, saying all association football-related matters in Malawi are within the purview… ...

1539 Malawian returnees coming today

Feb 20, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Twenty-two buses carrying Malawian returnees are expected to arrive in the country through Mwanza Border today, Saturday, February 20th, 2021. This is according to Mwanza border public relations officer Inspector Pasqually Zulu who said 1539… ...

Teacher succumbs to Covid-19 in Kasungu

Feb 20, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Sombre mood engulfed education zone in Kasungu on Friday where a teacher has succumbed to Covid-19. The deceased identified as Alfred Kanyenda was a headteacher at Chitalala school in Mziza zone. According to a letter… ...