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Tiwonge Chimbalanga & Steve Monjeza are a gay couple who were arrested and jailed to 14 years in Malawi

Anglican Church opens arms to homosexuals

Feb 24, 2016 534

Anglican Bishops from across southern Africa have resolved that gays and lesbian partners who enter into same-sex should be welcome in their congregations as full members. However, the bishops were divided over whether to marry… ...

Zambian chief wants Malawians kicked out of the country

Feb 16, 2016 417

Chief Chanje of the Chewa people in Chipata Zambia has asked the country’s government to give Malawians living in his area an ultimatum so that they relocate to Malawi. In an interview with a local… ...

Malawian duo fined in Zimbabwe for smuggling vehicles

Feb 13, 2016 55

Two Malawians have been penalised in Zimbabwe for attempting to export two vehicles from South Africa to Malawi through Zimbabwe without paying duty. The two were fined US$2000 (about K1.5 million) after trying to evade… ...

Man opens own prison in Mzimba

Feb 10, 2016 427

A well-known businessman at Embangweni Trading Centre in Mzimba is keeping and using police handcuffs to arrest people, Malawi24 has learnt. Residents told Malawi24 that Wevu Tembo who is a well known businessman at Embangweni… ...

14 year-old Malawian enrols in university

Feb 06, 2016 269

Brave Chibaka, a 14 year-old Malawian has enrolled at the University of Namibia, becoming the youngest student at the university. The Malawian teen has already started attending classes, according to reports in Namibia. Chibaka was… ...

Pupils learning under a rock in Kasungu

Feb 05, 2016 275

A picture of pupils learning under a rock in Kasungu has been making rounds on social media. In the picture, a teacher is teaching standard five students at Katope School in the district; the pupils… ...

Mzomera Ngwira joins PP breakaway party

Feb 04, 2016 192

Expelled People's Party Provincial Chairman for the North, Christopher Mzomera Ngwira has joined a PP breakaway party, we can confirm. In a statement released today, the newly formed Union Party (UP) has named Mzomera as… ...