Baxter Mkumba, Author at Malawi 24

Malawians take over BBC social media pages over coverage deemed racist

Jan 20, 2022 0

Malawians have taken over British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) social media pages, demanding an apology from the media company over its Facebook post about President Lazarus Chakwera’s pledge to the Malawi National Football Team. On Tuesday,… ...

South Africa grants 12-month grace period to immigrants

Jan 10, 2022 0

After refusing to renew the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) granted to Zimbabwean nationals, the South African Government has given holders of the permits 12 month grace period to legalize their stay in South Africa. ZEP,… ...

Chakwera appoints Mzikamanda as Malawi Chief Justice

Jan 07, 2022 1

President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Justice of Appeal Rizine Robert Mzikamanda, SC as the Chief justice of Malawi. The appointment follows the retirement of Andrew Nyirenda last month. According to a press release signed by… ...

MP Lipipa considering leaving DPP

Jan 07, 2022 0

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Blantyre City South Noel Lipipa is considering leaving the former ruling party to join UTM. Lipipa has said this in a Facebook post today. According to the… ...

Mutharika to skip Muluzi funeral

Jan 05, 2022 0

Former President Peter Mutharika has said he will not be able to travel to Lilongwe to attend the funeral service of late former First Lady madam Anne Chidzira Muluzi. This is according to a press… ...

Endure the hard times – Kazako tells Malawians

Jan 03, 2022 0

Government spokesperson Gospel Kazako has urged Malawians to endure the hard times they are passing through, saying Malawians will soon reach the promised land. In his new year's message to the nation, Kazako yesterday said… ...

Chakwera promises to give K10 million to Malawi University students

Dec 30, 2021 0

President Lazarus Chakwera has promised to give K10 million to students at University of Malawi (UNIMA). Chakwera has told the students that the money will be given to them by January 2. Chakwera met the… ...