February 2021

Baby escapes horrific accident in Rumphi, mother dies on spot

Feb 25, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

In a tragic unfolding of events, a 56-year-old woman had to throw her baby away before being hit to death by a speeding car in Rumphi on Wednesday. “The woman had a baby in her… ...

MCP to support PP in Zomba by-elections

Feb 25, 2021 Leah Malimbasa - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has announced that it will not field a candidate in Zomba Changalume constituency, saying the constituency belongs to the People’s Party (PP). Secretary General for MCP, Eisenhower Mkaka has confirmed the… ...

TUM leader disagrees with decision to call off strike

Feb 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) president, Willy Malimba, says he does not agree with the decision of his fellow union leaders to call off the teachers’ sit-in. He was reacting to an announcement by other… ...

Covid-19 patient “rescued” from hospital

Feb 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Community members in Nkhotakota stormed the district's hospital and “rescued” a Covid-19 patient who later died. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako confirmed the incident during a press on Wednesday. Reports show that the communities members… ...

Woman gets four years in jail for raping 14-year-old boy

Feb 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A 31-year-old woman in Dowa has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for raping a child aged 14. The woman raped the boy on several occasions from January 2020 to February 2021 Dowa Police… ...

Minister Mtambo’s vehicle found in Rumphi after being stolen in Lilongwe

Feb 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Civic Education Timothy Mtambo’s ministerial vehicle has been found in Rumphi, after thugs hijacked it in Lilongwe, bundled the driver in the boot and drove away. Spokesperson of Mtambo’s Citizens for Transformation, Negracious… ...

Mathanga tells poll workers to adhere to all electoral laws

Feb 25, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Dr Jean Mathanga has called upon Members of the District Elections Support Team (DEST) in districts where by-elections will be held to ensure that the elections satisfy all the legal… ...