August 2021

30 people arrested in Dedza for contravening Covid-19 regulations

Aug 03, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Dedza have arrested 30 people including a barman at Chimbiya trading centre for being found in a bar at around 2AM. The barman has been identified as Yusuf Sydney of Jikisoni Village in… ...

Malawians ask Gaming Board to review National Bank’s Village Bank competition

Aug 03, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawians have asked the Gaming Board to review the criteria used for the same Village Bank to win twice in the same competition as people suspect foul play. The grouping called Amazing Grace, was one… ...

Chakwera to travel to South Sudan, United States

Aug 02, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera is expected to travel to South Sudan this month to witness arrival of goods being exported from Malawi under a trade deal between Malawi and South Sudan. Chakwera’s executive assistant Sean Kampondeni… ...

Man jailed two years for stealing K2.7m from friend

Aug 02, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A court in Lilongwe has sentenced a 43-year-old man to two years in jail for stealing his friend’s K2.7 million. The sentence has been handed by the Mapuyu Second Grade Magistrate's Court to Chikondi Chakweza.… ...

UK Energy Minister to visit Malawi

Aug 02, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

UK’s Minister of State for Energy, Clean Growth and Climate Change is expected in the country today for a four-day visit during which she will seek to understand how Malawi is adapting to climate change… ...

Ntcheu accident: Chakwera declares two days of national mourning

Aug 02, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has declared two days of national mourning following the death of 21 people in an accident in Ntcheu. Secretary to the President and Cabinet Zangazanga Chikhosi said in a statement on Sunday… ...

‘Jakobo’ dies

Aug 02, 2021 Lyonike Mughogho 3 &

Legendary actor Eric Mabedi who was fondly known as Jakobo in theatre circles has died. According to Mabedi's younger brother, the actor has succumbed to Covid-19 at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in Blantyre. Jakobo hails from… ...