Lindiwe Sambalikagwa, Author at Malawi 24

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… ...