October 2021 - Malawi 24

MBC launches sexual harassment policy

Oct 22, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Following evidence that its former Director General sexually harassed women, Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has launched a Sexual Harassment Workplace Policy. Aubrey Sumbuleta served as MBC Director General from 2015 to 2021 and a Malawi… ...

Environmental big walk starts in Lilongwe

Oct 22, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A big walk aimed at raising awareness about the environment is being held in Lilongwe. The activity which is being spiced up with performance by Lulu. Speaking at the start of the event, President of… ...

MCP MP Jere accused of stealing quarry from road construction site

Oct 22, 2021 Baxter Mkumba 0 &

...Thawe in front of the quarry stones Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament for Mzimba South, Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere, has vowed to sue members of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) after the rights group… ...

Keturah to perform at Diplomatic Fun Fair in Zambia

Oct 22, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Malawi's rising music artist Keturah will travel to Zambia where she is expected to perform at a Diplomatic Fun Fair on Saturday courtesy of a MK2 million donation by ICT service provider Sparc Systems Limited.… ...

Immigration office deports Mosotho and two Egyptians

Oct 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Benjamin Chisale The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services in the eastern region has deported a Lesotho national and two Egyptians who were illegally living in Mangochi District. The Regional Immigration Office (East) took… ...

Mchacha attacked for criticising government – DPP claims

Oct 22, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Namalomba (R) with Mchacha The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has claimed that its Regional Governor for the Southern Region, Charles Mchacha, was attacked for criticising the Tonse Alliance government. DPP spokesperson Shadreck Namalomba as made… ...

Discrimination worsens poverty levels among elderly in Chikwawa

Oct 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Authorities in Chikwawa have revealed that high levels of systematic discrimination and stigma which the elderly people are being subjected to in the district have resulted into most of them becoming more vulnerable and poorer.… ...

Devotion: God cares for you

Oct 22, 2021 Pastor Daniel Walusa 0 &

1 Peter 5:7 “casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you." God cares about you more than you think. Never imagine him as a punisher, who is waiting for your mistakes in… ...

Two Nigerians arrested over cocaine in Lilongwe

Oct 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Two Nigerians aged 35 and 28 have been arrested at Area 49 in Lilongwe after being found with 11 grams of cocaine. The suspects have been identified as Chinesi Omuka aged 35 and 28-year-old Ejike… ...

Phalombe Parliamentarian plans to disburse CDF grants

Oct 21, 2021 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Member of Parliament for Phalombe East Constituency, Robert Mwina, is planning to give grants to women and youth groups from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) from next year. He revealed this during the commemoration of… ...

It is easy to access land in Malawi, Chakwera tells investors

Oct 21, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has told potential investors in Kenya that it is easy to access land in Malawi and that the country is making great strides in developing its infrastructure. Chakwera has been in Kenya… ...

CDEDI wants Ombudsman to investigate claims of nepotism at Malawi Police

Oct 21, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has written the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate allegations of nepotism in the promotion of senior officers at Malawi Police Service (MPS). In a letter… ...

Bingu Stadium closed for renovations

Oct 21, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe has been closed to enable the Ministry of Youth and Sports to complete renovations of the facility and ensure that it meets FIFA… ...

Mother nabbed for keeping child’s dead body in her house

Oct 21, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A 39-year-old woman in Kasungu is in police custody for keeping the dead body of her one-month old baby in her house for several days. According to Kasungu police public relations officer Joseph Kachikho, the… ...

Chakwera administration faulted for rushing to launch AIP

Oct 21, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Agriculture Committee of Parliament has faulted the President Lazarus Chakwera led government for proceeding to launch the 2021 Affordable Input Program (AIP) before preparations for the implementation of the program had been finalised. On Saturday,… ...