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Mzuni students to join PAC demonstrations

Dec 06, 2017 173

Students from Mzuzu University (Mzuni) have disclosed that they are to join Public Affairs Committee’s (PAC) peaceful march to show anger over the delayed electoral reforms bills. Confirming the development, Mzuni students leader Wazamazama Katatu… ...

Suspected thief killed in Ekwendeni

Dec 04, 2017 10

Residents in Ekwendeni on Sunday killed a man suspected of stealing a goat. The suspect, Ruben Khomoya Kamanga aged 27, is reported to have stolen the goat at Lohomoyo area and residents opted to kill… ...

Erase death penalty in our penal code – Balaka chiefs

Dec 04, 2017 34

Chiefs in Balaka district have called on government to permanently remove death penalty in the penal code that was suspended in 2007. According to the Chiefs, Malawi needs to respect right to life of inmates… ...

Man dies after being hit by ‘Kabaza’

Dec 03, 2017 32

A 68-year-old man has died after a bicycle operator locally known as 'Kabaza' hit him in Mzuzu city. The victim Andrew Mwenelupembe is reported to have been hit when he was trying to cross the… ...

Do more beyond HIV treatment, govt told

Dec 02, 2017 1

As Malawi joined other countries in commemorating World AIDs Day, the Catholic Health Commission (CHC) has urged government to do more beyond this year's theme. The theme for this year's commemoration is "The right to… ...

Bad news for DPP:Chakwera, Kaliwo, Msowoya are burying hatchet

Dec 02, 2017 168

Months after Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera and Secretary General Gustave Kaliwo clashed, reports reveal the two had a meeting on Friday to map the way forward for the party. According to sources,… ...

Prison asks for vocational training for inmates

Nov 30, 2017 5

Authorities at Mulanje Prison have called on well-wishers to help inmates with vocational skills training as part of prisoners’ reformatory process. Speaking during a visit of Community of Saint Egidio at Mulanje Prison, Station Officer… ...

Malawi politicians keep sodomising young people

Nov 29, 2017 16

The say that ‘youths are future leaders’ seems to irk many as authorities take power to abuse the young leaders instead of nurturing them to be responsible leaders. Since time immemorial, youths have been used… ...

Thugs set ablaze Mzuzu Seventh Day church

Nov 29, 2017 27

Police in Mzuzu have launched a manhunt for suspects who set ablaze a Seventh Day Church at Lupasa in the city. According to the police, the fire was noticed by Austin Nkhoma whose house shares… ...

MCP’s silence on Lake Malawi water project raises eyebrows

Nov 29, 2017 38

A social commentator has questioned the silence by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on the controversial Lake Malawi Water Project. Social commentator Stanley Kenani has questioned the silence by MCP saying the party should have been… ...

Man dies after drinking Kachasu

Nov 28, 2017 95

A 57-year-old man has died after drinking locally brewed beer called Kachasu without taking food. The deceased Macford Matemba is reported to have drunk Kachasu at Manyenga village in Nkhotakota and he was later found… ...

Deekay boss arrested for stealing millions

Nov 28, 2017 19

Police in Nkhotakota have arrested Deekay Branch Manager for Dwangwa for misappropriation of about K12 million. The suspect Arthur Ndekha aged 43 is reported to have stolen K11.8 million from the company. Confirming to Malawi24,… ...

Chihana’s bodyguards beat up Aford senior members

Nov 27, 2017 35

Bodyguards of Alliance for Democracy (Aford) President Enock Chihana have severely assaulted two of the party's senior members. The incidemt happened at Byte Lodge at Area 47 on Monday when the party met to discuss… ...

Community of Saint Egidio spoils Mulanje prison inmates

Nov 27, 2017 0

Being touched with the Gospel of Mathews that says “I was in prison and you never visited me”, Community of Saint Egidio members on Saturday extended their helping hand to Mulanje Prison as part of… ...

Police warn over fake home affairs officers

Nov 27, 2017 6

Police in Malawi have warned the general public to be alert with thugs claiming to be officers from the ministry of home affairs. According to reports, there are some people impersonating officers from home affairs… ...