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Four children faint after Police fire teargas in residential area

Jan 26, 2021 0

By Synd Kalimbuka Four children fainted after police fired teargas in residential areas in Zomba during running battles between the police and minibus drivers. The minibus drivers were demonstrating against fuel hike and Coronavirus prevention… ...

Kanduku to officiate at U20 AFCON

Jan 26, 2021 0

Malawian FIFA Assistant Referee Clemence Kanduku will officiate at the 2021 U20 Africa Cup of Nations to take place in Mauritania between February 14 and March 6, 2021. Kanduku is among the 35 African Referees… ...

Minibus drivers protest against Coronavirus measures

Jan 26, 2021 0

Commuters were forced to walk this morning as minibus drivers in the country’s cities and towns held protests against restrictions on minibus seating capacity. The drivers also want government to reduce fuel prices saying the… ...

Miracle! Namadingo delivers again: wows Malawians with Grace Chinga mashup

Jan 26, 2021 0

Patience Namadingo has impressed Malawians in his latest episode of reggae mashup involving songs of the late gospel music songstress Grace Chinga. The recent edition was let out the previous night. It features children of… ...

Malawi sex workers to hold demos

Jan 26, 2021 0

Sex workers in Malawi will hold demonstrations on Thursday to protest against Coronavirus prevention rules. Executive Director of the Female Sex Workers Association Zinenani Majawa has notified the Lilongwe District Commissioner about the protests which… ...

Hospital workers accused of stealing oxygen cylinders

Jan 25, 2021 0

The Ministry of Health says it is investigating reports that some hospital workers in Lilongwe have been stealing oxygen cylinders and selling them. Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has confirmed about the probe folowing… ...

MEC head office closed due to Covid-19

Jan 25, 2021 0

By Topson Banda. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has temporarily closed its head office for ten days due to a rise in Covid-19 cases among staff members. According to MEC spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa, 23 members of… ...

Smuggling on the rise in border districts

Jan 25, 2021 0

Local traders continue to smuggle products such as cooking oil and cigarettes from neighbouring countries, saying the smuggled products are cheaper than those produced locally. Investigations have revealed that there is rampant smuggling of items… ...

Society of Medical Doctors upbeat, says Covid fight winnable

Jan 24, 2021 0

By Review Wasema The Society of Medical Doctors - Malawi has urged the citizenry to take heart as the fight against Coronavirus pandemic rages on. In an interview, president of the association, Victor Mithi, stressed… ...

Faith leaders urged to observe Covid-19 preventive measures

Jan 24, 2021 0

By MICHAEL CHIOTCHA Balaka police station has urged faith leaders in the district to comply with Covid-19 preventive measures, including the limit on gatherings. The remarks were made on Thursday during a meeting with Balaka… ...

Mwanza District Commissioner dies of Covid-19

Jan 24, 2021 0

District Commissioner (DC) for Mwanza District Council Michael Chimbalanga has died of Coronavirus. The Ministry of Local Government has announced the death of Mr Chimbalanga this morning. According to the Ministry, Chimbalanga died on the… ...

Man kills brother over roasted maize

Jan 24, 2021 0

By Topson Banda Police in Dowa have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly killing his 24-year-old brother over roasted maize. The suspect has been identified as Wilson Yelemiya whereas the deceased is Hamiteni Yelemiya, both… ...

Nambuma business community engaged on compliance to Covid-19 measures

Jan 23, 2021 0

By Topson Banda Police at Mponela in Dowa have reminded the business community at Nambuma Trading Centre of the need to follow Covid-19 preventive measures. Speaking during a meeting which was held on January 22… ...

Another milestone for Malawi top referee Kwimbira

Jan 23, 2021 0

Malawi's top referee Bernadettar Kwimbira will this evening make history when she joins the first ever all women refereeing team to officiate a match at a CAF Senior Men’s tournament. Kwimbira alongside Nigeria’s Mimisen Lyorhe… ...

Zomba MP named ‘Good Samaritan’ for reaching out to less privileged people

Jan 22, 2021 0

By Synd Kalimbuka People from Zomba Malosa constituency have named their Member of Parliament ‘Good Samaritan’, saying she has been reaching out to vulnerable people in the constituency. Grace Kwelepeta has since been given that… ...