Lindiwe Sambalikagwa, Author at Malawi 24

Chakwera declares state of national disaster

Jan 12, 2021 0

President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, has declared a state of national disaster across Malawi due to the Coronavirus pandemic and has appealed for assistance in cash and in kind. The president made the declaration on… ...

DPP faults Govt for not closing schools

Jan 11, 2021 0

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has faulted the Tonse Alliance government for not closing learning institutions to protect students and staff following the rapid rise in Coronavirus cases. In a statement on Sunday signed by… ...

Ombudsman to audit Form 1 selection

Jan 10, 2021 0

The Office of the Ombudsman will audit the 2019/20 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations and secondary school selection following accusations of favouritism. The Ministry of Education has revealed this, noting that there… ...

Chakwera fasting to defeat Covid-19 in Malawi

Jan 10, 2021 0

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera is fasting with his Assemblies of God church to defeat the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which he has called an "enemy" of the country. Chakwera, nicknamed Siku Transport for always being on… ...

Malawi leader urges Malawians to intensify prayer to God

Jan 10, 2021 0

President Lazarus Chakwera has joined his church in a 21-day fast and prayer programme and has urged Malawians to intensify prayer to God following a rapid increase in Coronavirus infections. Speaking during a national address… ...

Coronavirus: 314 new cases, five deaths recorded

Jan 08, 2021 0

Malawi has today registered 314 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new recoveries and five new deaths. Of the new cases, 308 of the new cases are locally transmitted infections. They include 121 from Blantyre, 62 from… ...

Malawi Police say will not shield errant officers

Jan 07, 2021 0

Following the shooting of suspects by police officers and the reported rape of a girl by an officer inside a police station, Malawi Police Service has said it will not shield any officer who commits… ...