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MACRA criticised over Zodiak’s K930,000 penalty

Dec 15, 2016 79

The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has faced criticism for handing local radio station Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) a K930,000 fine over an interview with opposition lawmaker Kamlepo Kalua. The media regulator earlier wrote the… ...

‘Sharia law’: Malawian woman stoned to death over witchcraft claims

Dec 15, 2016 155

Just like St Stephen in the Bible, a 73 year-old woman has been stoned to death after being suspected to have bewitched her granddaughter. The deceased, Esmie Andrew, is reported to have been stoned to… ...

River swallows woman

Dec 15, 2016 14

A 20 year-old young woman has died after drowning in Mbame River in the commercial city of Blantyre. The deceased Aida Ntwana is reported to have drowned after attempting to cross the river while it… ...

Councils warned over fraudsters

Dec 14, 2016 0

The Malawi Government through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has warned council secretariats against unscrupulous people masquerading as senior officers of the ministry who demand money from the councils. The warning follow… ...