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MACRA condemns Times, Zodiak for broadcasting offensive material

May 26, 2020 1

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has condemned Times, Zodiak and Mibawa for broadcasting indecent, insulting and offensive material. In a statement today, MACRA Director General Godfrey Itaye said the offensive material was broadcast on… ...

Mutharika wishes Muslims glorious Eid-ul-Fitr

May 24, 2020 0

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has wished all Muslims a glorious Eid-ul-Fitr and Happy Ramadan In a statement released by State House today, Mutharika extended his best wishes to all Muslim brothers and sisters as… ...

Uheda Matumba koma suwinabe – Chimulirenji sanathane ndi Chilima

May 23, 2020 0

Yavuta nkhondo ya a Ngoni a mu Ntcheu. Onse anakhalapo oyenda ndi Peter Mutharika. Patangopita masiku ochepa a Saulos Chilima atadzudzula a Mutharika kamba kongogwilitsa ntchito a Everton Chimulirenji pa chisankho cha 2019, a Chimulirenji… ...

UTM deputy secretary general joins DPP

May 23, 2020 0

Deputy Secretary General of the opposition UTM has joined the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The politician identified as Levy Luwemba officially left the party at a rally the United Democratic Front (UDF) and DPP… ...

Coronavirus blamed for power outages

May 21, 2020 0

The Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) and Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) say they are unable to end power outages in the country because of the coronavirus pandemic. All areas in the country have been… ...

Commentator says justice slow for the rich as Mphwiyo case gets adjourned

May 20, 2020 0

The case in which former Budget Director Paul Mphwiyo and 18 others are answering charges in relation to the looting of K2.4 billion has been adjourned to Tuesday next week. Today, Judge Esmie Chombo was… ...

Muluzi warned over using Islam for political gain

May 20, 2020 0

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) runningmate Atupele Muluzi has been advised against using Islam for political gain. Journalist Malick Mnela has told Muluzi that throwing the Islam card to leverage his political position is ineffective in… ...

21-year-old man in Ntcheu tests positive for Coronavirus

May 19, 2020 0

A man aged 21 in Ntcheu has tested positive for coronavirus, the first Covid-19 case in the district. Minister of Health Jappie Mhango announced the case on Tuesday morning. He said the patient returned from… ...

I will only leave MCP if Mutharika drops out of presidential race – Mia

May 18, 2020 0

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Vice President Sidik Mia says he will only leave the party if Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, President Peter Mutharika, drops out of the 2020 presidential race. Writing on his Facebook… ...

MEC rejects Chakwera’s request to change ballot symbol

May 17, 2020 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has rejected Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera’s request to change ballot symbol for the 2020 presidential elections. Chakwera whose runningmate is UTM leaders Saulos Chilima is recognized by… ...

Nkhatabay couple test positive for Coronavirus

May 16, 2020 1

A 33-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman in Nkhatabay have tested positive for the coronavirus, days after returning from Tanzania. According to Minister of Health Jappie Mhango, the two travelled from Tanzania to Malawi using… ...

Covid-19 patient found in bar after escaping isolation facility

May 13, 2020 0

A 27-year-old Covid-19 patient escaped from an isolation facility in Karonga on Saturday and was found in a bar in Nkhatabay on Monday. Health authorities have confirmed to the local media that the person escaped… ...

Covid-19 cases in Malawi hit 63

May 13, 2020 0

The Ministry of Health says five new cases have been registered in the country, taking the number of confirmed cases to 63. Minister of Health Jappie Mhango has confirmed this in a statement today. He… ...

MACRA commences action against MBC

May 12, 2020 0

...warns all broadcasters over hate speech The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has commenced action against Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and has warned all radio and television stations over hate speech. In a statement today,… ...

Sex workers in Zambia hailed for helping Health Ministry locate contacts

May 11, 2020 0

The Ministry of Health in Zambia has praised sex workers as they are helping the ministry trace clients who have contracted coronavirus. The BBC news site reported that a rise in new infections at the… ...