March 2021 - Malawi 24

Likiliki Chakwera: No Cabinet reshuffle tonight

Mar 31, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera will not announce a cabinet reshuffle tonight, State House says. Presidential Press Secretary Brian Banda, who promised Malawians on March 29 that there will be a cabinet reshuffle in 48 hours, has… ...

Chakwera is dishonest and not concerned about Malawians’ well-being – CDEDI

Mar 31, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says President Lazarus Chakwera's address to Malawians on Sunday showed that he is dishonest and is not concerned about the well-being of Malawians. In a statement… ...

Death Announcement – Uganda Cranes killed in Malawi

Mar 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Kumbukani Kuntiya The Confederation of African Birds (CAB) wishes to announce the death of the Grey Crowned Crane, also known as the East African Crowned Crane, the national bird of Uganda Village. The bird… ...

Primary school teacher arrested for raping 13-year-old child

Mar 31, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 33-year-old primary school teacher at Matonga Primary School in Dedza is in police custody for raping a thirteen-year-old pupil. Dedza Police deputy spokesperson Cassim Manda said the suspect, Boniface Arnold, had been friends with… ...

Karonga Police launch patrol vehicle

Mar 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Naomi Langisi Police in Karonga District have launched a crime control and response vehicle that is going to help the police to reach crime scenes in time. Speaking at the launch of Rapid Response… ...

DPP candidate wins Chitakale Ward by-election

Mar 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Temwa Mhone Unofficial tabulated results in Chitakale Ward, Mulanje, indicate that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Richard Mulingano has won. The results show Mulingano has amassed 3565 of the 4703 vote cast in Tuesday's… ...

MCP gets two parliamentary seats in Nsanje

Mar 31, 2021 Macmillan Mhone 0 &

Unofficial results for Nsanje Central and North constituencies indicate that Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidates have won the 30 March by-elections. In Nsanje North, Enock Chizuzu of MCP has got 9856 votes, beating Democratic Progressive… ...

27 Malawian nationals deported from Zimbabwe

Mar 31, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Immigration authorities in Zimbabwe have sent back 27 Malawian nationals for violating Zimbabwe's immigration laws. Confirming the development was Mwanza border public relations officer Inspector Pasqually Zulu who said the deportees arrived in the country… ...

Smugglers getting easy access at Mwanza border

Mar 31, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Despite Malawi Government' promise to tighten borders and enhance patrols, the situation on the ground is different as smugglers are still evading tax easily while frustrating local manufacturers. A snap survey at Mwanza border exposed… ...

MRA yet to discipline officers implicated in recruitment scam

Mar 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) management is non-committal on when it will implement the Anti-Corruption Bureau's (ACB) directive to discipline its senior officers involved in a fraudulent recruitment of Revenue and Custom officers. The ACB… ...

UTM candidate triumphs in Karonga Northwest by-election

Mar 31, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

UTM Party candidate Felix Katwaff Kaira has emerged victorious in the Karonga Northwest by-election. Karonga District Returning Officer who is also the acting District Commissioner David Gondwe has announced the unofficial results for Karonga Northwest… ...

Independent candidate Million wins Zomba Changalume by-election

Mar 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Chikondi Kasichi Unofficial results for Zomba Changalume by-election indicate that the Parliamentary seat for the constituency has gone to independent candidate Bizwick Million. Announcing the unofficial results at Zomba district tally centre based at… ...

DPP retains Balaka Ward as voter apathy mars by-elections

Mar 31, 2021 George Banda - MEC Stringer 0 &

Unofficial results of the March 30 by-elections in Balaka Liviridzi Ward have shown that Democratic Progressive Party-DPP candidate Lucius Elia has won the election which was marred by voter apathy. With only 6,220 cast votes… ...

FAM told to open donation account for Flames

Mar 30, 2021 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has been urged to open a donation account for the Malawi National Team to raise money for the team's preparations for African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Supreme Court Judge Dunstain… ...

Thyolo DC hails company for commitment to support development projects

Mar 30, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Acting district commissioner for Thyolo Arnold Jumbe has applauded Mount Meru Filling Station for its readiness to support Thyolo District Council’s development projects while operating its filling station in the district. Jumbe showed his gratitude… ...