Luke Bisani, Author at Malawi 24

MEC to use 50+1 in 2019

Apr 05, 2017 1

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has disclosed that it will adopt the 50+1 percent system for electing presidential candidates during the 2019. According to MEC, Parliament's decision on the proposed law will help the electoral… ...

No maize for sale – Admarc

Apr 04, 2017 0

The Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) has refuted reports that it has plans to sell maize to neighbouring countries. Recent reports in the local media claimed that Admarc is in the process of selling… ...

MCP members want a convention, unhappy with Chakwera

Apr 04, 2017 6

Women belonging to opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have reiterated calls for the party to organise a convention arguing that the current leadership of Lazarus Chakwera is unbearable. Speaking to members of the press in… ...

Mayaya wants ‘nude’ Police officer reinstated

Apr 03, 2017 12

One of the human rights activists in the country has condemned Malawi Police for firing a female police officer Esther Chiundiza over her naked photos which went viral on social media. Last month, the social… ...

Malawi politicians are greedy – Manganya

Apr 03, 2017 1

Renowned comedian Michael Usi popularly called 'Manganya' has described politicians in the country as greedy people. The remarks come at time Malawi is facing socioeconomic hurdles that have affected the citizenry of this country. Among… ...

Report on K2.4bn Teveta scandal to be released in April

Mar 30, 2017 0

Malawi's National Audit Office (NAO) has disclosed that it will complete investigations on Technical Entrepreneurial and Vocational and Education Training Authority (Teveta) K2.4 billion scandal by mid-April. According to NAO, investigations on the matter are… ...

Pay before using: BWB in prepaid meter project

Mar 30, 2017 2

The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has embarked on an exercise to install prepaid meters around Malawi's commercial city. According to BWB, some residential areas are to be installed with prepaid meters from the month of… ...