Month: July 2021 Posts

Flames booted out of COSAFA Cup

Jul 13, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

The Malawi National Football Team' chances of making the semi-final grade at the ongoing COSAFA Cup competition in South Africa went up in smoke on Tuesday afternoon after they were held to a 1-1 draw… ...

Previous administrations killed Malawi’s railway sector – Chakwera

Jul 13, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says leaders who came after former President Kamuzu Banda abandoned railway transport and looted railway companies, leading to high cost of transportation which continues to affect prices of imported goods. Chakwera was… ...

Minister Lowe hails MAWARD program for uplifting agriculture sector

Jul 13, 2021 Chris Loka 0 &

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water development Robin Lowe has commended Malawi African Women in Agriculture Research and Development (MAWARD) program for its efforts towards inclusive and agriculture-driven prosperity in the country Lowe made the… ...

Thyolo Council offices closed over Covid-19

Jul 13, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Covid-19 has hit Thyolo District Council, forcing District Commissioner for Thyolo Douglas Moffat to order closure of the offices. According to Moffat, three staff members at the council have so far tested positive for Covid-19.… ...

Govt wants more Malawians to venture into cross-border trade

Jul 13, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe says Malawi Government wants more Malawians, particularly women and youths, to venture into cross-border trade and is also looking to increase the volume of processed products which Malawi exports to… ...

ACB not investigating public officers involved in charcoal trade – Chizuma

Jul 13, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma says despite allegations that public officers receive bribes to enable the illegal charcoal trade, the bureau has not received any complaint to investigate the issue. Chizuma said this… ...

South Africa sends soldiers to two provinces to end protests

Jul 12, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

South African soldiers have been deployed to the streets to end protests which started after the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma and have so far led to the deaths of six people. The South… ...