Luke Bisani, Author at Malawi 24

Expert applauds Malawi for introducing trade portal

Jul 16, 2016 1

An expert on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has applauded government for introducing a trade portal saying the initiative will help small scale traders in the country. Speaking in an interview with Malawi24 on Friday,… ...

MESN calls for a changed MEC

Jul 15, 2016 3

The Malawi Electoral Support Network (MESN) has urged the newly elected commissioners of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to work honestly towards proposed reforms. Speaking to the commissioners on Wednesday in Blantyre, MESN board chairperson Stevie… ...

Beware pirates: K5 Million fine for burning CDs

Jul 15, 2016 61

Members of Parliament (MPs) on Thursday passed the Copyright Bill to protect works of art from being pirated in the country. The new law will see people found guilty of digital piracy paying a minimum… ...

Maula Prison escape: Two warders arrested

Jul 13, 2016 49

Police in the capital Lilongwe have arrested two prison guards following the escape of four dangerous criminals from Maula Prison. Confirming the development, Malawi Prison Services spokesperson Smart Maliro said the two have been arrested… ...

Bad news for UNIMA students: Council denies to revise fees hike decision

Jul 13, 2016 33

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) council has refused to bow down to students’ demand on the decision of fees hike to generic and mature entry students. The development comes at a time when university students… ...

Tobacco rejection rate hurts Malawi Kwacha

Jul 12, 2016 0

Following high tobacco rejection on the market in 2016, Malawi currency has depreciated by 5.98 percent in the past six months, Malawi24 can report. Malawi's economy which is predominantly agricultural has been affected by the… ...

Chakwera returns to God: wants Him to intervene in MCP wrangles

Jul 12, 2016 27

Like the Biblical Jonah, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera has gone back ton seeking the face of God after being hit by a political storm in the party he is leading. For a… ...