Month: November 2022 Posts

Beer prices go up again in Malawi

Nov 29, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Three months after prices of alcoholic drinks went up in Malawi, Castel Malawi has again raised prices of beers. Castel’s Head of Sales and Marketing Nelson Zoto Banda has announced the increase in prices which… ...

Man fined MK600, 000 for trafficking tree logs

Nov 29, 2022 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The First Grade Magistrate's Court in Thyolo on November 28, 2022 sentenced Isaac Lumanga, 52, to pay a fine of K200 000 for trafficking trees illegally and K400, 000 for using his vehicle while committing… ...

Man arrested over pangolin in Kawale

Nov 29, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police at Kawale in Lilongwe are keeping in custody 42-year-old Alick Phiri for allegedly being found in possession of a live pangolin. Kawale Police Station Publicist Sub Inspector Mabvuto Phiri said the suspect was arrested… ...

CDEDI says relocation of refugees is ‘state sponsored xenophobia’

Nov 29, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has demanded government to suspend its plan of relocating refugees and asylum seekers, saying the exercise is just but one state sponsored xenophobia. CDEDI Executive Director… ...

DPP condemns arrest of Tadikira

Nov 28, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has expressed sadness over the arrest and continued detention of Tadikira Mafubza, step-son to Former President Peter Mutharika. DPP Spokesperson Shadric Namalomba has said it is sad  that the… ...

Malawi gets $6.8 billion Grant from Belgium

Nov 28, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera today presided over the signing ceremony of a  $6.8 billion  (K7 trillion) grant agreement with Belgium-based Bridgin Foundation. The grant will among others finance the production of up to 1000 megawatts of… ...

Religious leaders want Parliament to pass  termination of pregnancy bill

Nov 28, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Religious Leaders Network for Choice has asked Members of Parliament to consider tabling and passing the termination of pregnancy bill during the current sitting of Parliament. The Network's Chairperson Reverend Father Martin Bob Kalimbe said… ...