April 2021 - Malawi 24

Malawians review Cecilia Kadzamira’s book

Apr 30, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

...too PR-esque Malawians say Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira’s book, Mama of the Nation, glamourizes dictatorship. The book has been launched today at University of Notre Dame, Indiana in the United States of America. The website for… ...

China gives Malawi anti-riot gear

Apr 30, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Government of China has donated anti-riot equipment worth K200 million to the Malawi Police Service (MPS). Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo Banda received the equipment from Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Liu Hongyang at… ...

Chinese-born model concerned over plight of people with albinism in Malawi

Apr 30, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Model Xueli Abbing, who was abandoned by her parents in China where albinism is seen by some as a curse, says she is lucky she was only abandoned since in countries like Malawi people with… ...

Toast releases “1.5.0”

Apr 30, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawian celebrated Hip-Hop artist, Toast has released his much anticipated single "1.5.0". This comes as Toast's second official single this year, shortly after his first released song "Amigo" earlier this year. Serving as a gift… ...

Christian Rapper Faith DJ releases Matamando music video

Apr 30, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Edwin Mauluka Malawi’s gospel rapper, Faith DJ, has given fans something to look at this year, as she has dropped a cool music video for Matamando which is infused with message of praise. In… ...

Bzyanzi Prison Chief dies in car crash

Apr 30, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Officer in-Charge of Bzyanzi Juvenile Prison in Dowa died on Thursday night after his vehicle hit a tree and overturned several times. The victim, Inspector Mpangaza, has died aged 43. Dowa police spokesperson Sub-Inspector Gladson… ...

Jappie Mhango to continue sponsoring Volleyball League

Apr 30, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Former Volleyball Association of Malawi (VAM) President Jappie Mtuwa Mhango has announced that he will continue sponsoring the K2 million Northern Region Volleyball League (NRVL). Mhango as a sole sponsor, made the announcement through James… ...

Death penalty abolition is an answer to prayers – activist

Apr 30, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A Social justice activist says the abolition of the death penalty is an answer to prayers of poor Malawians who were sentenced to death. Alexious Kamangila, an activist who volunteers for the Community of Sant’… ...

Covid initiative gets award from Queen

Apr 30, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Covid-19 Response Private Citizens Initiative of Malawi has received an award from Her Majesty The Queen of the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II, who is also the head of the Commonwealth, has today awarded the… ...

Trained dogs instrumental in fight against wildlife crime – Wildlife Department

Apr 30, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) says the Wildlife Detection Dog Unit (WDDU) has helped in the fight against wildlife crime in the country. The Dogs are trained to detect wildlife and Mulanje Cider… ...

PAC wants Nankhumwa to pay back Covid-19 allowances

Apr 30, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has given the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19 seven days to recover allowances it gave to Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa. Nankhumwa, a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President… ...

Suspected rapist Mahomed Hannif on the run

Apr 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Police have issued an warrant of arrest against Mahomed Hannif, a 56-year-old Pakistani national accused of raping a girl aged 14. Hannif is suspected to have raped the child in March last year at Mudi… ...

Malawi Court rejects Gandhi statue over racist views

Apr 29, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The High Court in Malawi has ruled that the Mahatma Gandhi statue should not be erected in Malawi due to Gandhi’s racist views. Judge Michael Tembo has made the ruing today in Blantyre following an… ...

Govt. to spend K9 billion for swimming pool construction

Apr 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Government has announced plans to construct a K9 billion swimming pool in Lilongwe. The Olympic Standard Swimming Pool and ancillary structures are expected to be constructed at Kamuzu Institute of Sports in the capital… ...

Malawi hailed for outlawing death penalty

Apr 29, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Amnesty International and the European Union have praised Malawi for outlawing the death penalty. The Supreme Court of Appeal on April 28 ruled that the death penalty is unconstitutional. Deprose Muchena, Amnesty International’s Regional Director… ...