Ephraim Mkali Banda, Author at Malawi 24

Retired supreme court judge criticizes aircraft crash report, calls for accountability

Dec 17, 2024 0

Retired Supreme Court Judge Dunstain Mwaungulu has strongly criticized the findings of the inquiry into the aircraft accident that claimed the life of former Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and eight others, calling it incomplete… ...

Chitipa residents concerned over prolonged power outage, rude response from Escom officials

Dec 17, 2024 1

Residents of Chitipa are outraged over a prolonged power outage that has crippled the community for six consecutive days. The blackout, which has disrupted businesses, essential services, and daily life, has been worsened by alleged… ...

Seventh-day Adventist Mzimba Central Church

Mzimba SDA church equips youths with faith, practical skills

Dec 16, 2024 0

The Seventh-day Adventist Mzimba Central Church is equipping its youth with more than just spiritual guidance—it is teaching them essential life skills through hands-on cooking lessons. Recently, the church organized a unique cooking class for… ...

Pastor Tony Nyirenda stepped down from the plane crash inquiry commission amid church pressure

Dec 15, 2024 1

In a surprising move, Pastor Tony Nyirenda, the President of The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Malawi, resigned from the commission that was investigating the tragic plane crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and… ...

Stakeholders unit behind MITAYOC’s mission to tackle mental health crisis

Dec 14, 2024 0

The Mzimba Inspired Talented Youth Club (MITAYOC) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to tackle the escalating mental health crisis in Mzimba District. With suicide rates climbing and access to mental health services remaining critically low,… ...

M’mbelwa District Council Chairperson Morgan Tembo.

M’mbelwa District Council holds an extraordinary full council meeting

Dec 13, 2024 0

In a bid to address critical issues and make key decisions, M'mbelwa District Council is convening an extraordinary full council meeting on Friday. This meeting, which brought together council members, local leaders, and relevant stakeholders,… ...

Tithandizane campaigns for commercial sex workers’ rights in Malawi

Dec 13, 2024 0

It has been revealed that female sex workers (FSW) in Malawi face significant societal challenges, often rooted in cultural and religious misunderstandings. Tithandizane, a prominent organization dedicated to supporting FSW, is addressing these issues by… ...