Month: February 2021 Posts

Police brutality continues despite Chakwera directive

Feb 05, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Despite President Lazarus Chakwera telling the Malawi Police to stop using force in enforcement of rules, the law enforcers are still beating up innocent citizens. Police accompanied by Mzuzu City Council team of bouncers known… ...

Court jails eight over counterfeit currency in Kasungu

Feb 05, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Kasungu Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has sentenced David Shumba to 14 years imprisonment and seven others to 4 years in prison each over counterfeit currency. According to state prosecutor Assistant Superintendent Peter Njiragoma, the… ...

Teen drowns in Rumphi river

Feb 05, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A 14-year-old boy has died after drowning in Rumphi River at Luwuchi area in Rumphi. According to Police, the deceased identified as Shadreck Mtawali drowned on Wednesday this week. Police report says Mtawali together with… ...

MEC says it respects court’s decision to nullify elections

Feb 05, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Romeo Umali The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it respects the court ruling that has nullified the 2019 parliamentary elections for Nsanje North, Chikwawa East and Nsanje Central constituencies. Director of Media and Public Relations… ...

Amnesty concerned over resurgence of killings of persons with albinism

Feb 05, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The resurgence of killings and abduction of persons with albinism in Malawi shows a dangerous escalation for the safety of this vulnerable group, Amnesty International and the Association of Persons with Albinism have said. A… ...

Schools will remain closed for two more weeks – Govt

Feb 04, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi government has resolved that schools should remain closed for another two weeks due to the continued rise in COVID-19 cases. This is according to Minister of Health Khumbize Kadondo Chiponda who on behalf… ...

Malawians call for deputy health minister’s head: Kalamula was on holiday in US as Malawi bows to Covid-19

Feb 04, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawians have demanded the resignation of Deputy Minister of Health Chrissie Kalamula Kanyasho for going to the United States on holiday amid the fight against Coronavirus pandemic. Kalamula went on holiday in December and has… ...