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Nkhotakota police relieved

Dec 21, 2015 7

Nkhotakota police officers can now breathe a sigh of relief as some of the challenges they face have been alleviated following donations from well-wishers. A businessman, Napoleon Dzombe, who owns a rice factory at Mpamantha,… ...

Mob justice worries youths

Dec 21, 2015 9

Youth advocates in Malawi have expressed worry over the increase of incidences of mob justice in the country. This follows recent reports that angry people in Phalombe district set ablaze a woman who was alleged to… ...

Malawi Car sellers had it tough in 2015

Dec 20, 2015 13

As 2015 draws to an end, some business owners in Malawi have described the year as tough for business. Japanese second hand car dealers say their businesses did not pick up this year since they did… ...

People in Chiradzulu urged to help reduce HIV

Dec 19, 2015 95

Malawians in Chiradzulu district have been asked to desist from conducts that can contribute to the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic so that the district should develop. The call was made on Wednesday during the commemoration… ...

People injured after heavy storm in Chiradzulu

Dec 18, 2015 35

At least 30 Malawians have been injured and 150 houses have been destroyed by strong winds in the area of Sub-Traditional Authority Maone in Chiradzulu district. Ward Councilor for the area, Alick Naphiyo confirmed about… ...

Village savings loans are bad

Dec 18, 2015 39

A chief in Malawi’s Chiradzulu district has expressed worry over the increase of disputes from village savings groups in his court. In an interview with Malawi24, Traditional Authority Ntchema of the district explained that he… ...

Police arrest man who hacked an albino in Phalombe

Dec 17, 2015 46

Malawi Police in Phalombe district have finally managed to arrest a suspect who had been on the run over the hacking of a 17 year-old boy with albinism on November 29, 2015. Phalombe Police Station public… ...