Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

Mzuni closed following demonstrations against fees hike

Sep 16, 2023 0

Mzuzu University (Mzuni) management has closed the university and has ordered all students to leave Mzuni campus this morning. University Registrar Yonamu Ngwira announced the closure of the university in a statement on Friday night.… ...

Marka Bangula railway section in Malawi under construction by Malawi Government

Chinese contractor wants additional K28 billion for Marka-Bangula railway project

Sep 15, 2023 0

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has asked government to reject the proposed 40 percent increase in the budget for the Marka-Bangula railway line, from the initially contracted budget of K68.2 billion to a staggering… ...

Luanar student arrested over Facebook page bearing Chimunthu’s name

Sep 12, 2023 0

A 25-year-old university student identified as Kondwani Mukoma has been arrested for creating a Facebook Page bearing the name of former Speaker of Malawi Parliament, Chimunthu Banda, and using the page to get nude images… ...

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority director general Daud Suleman

MultiChoice obtains injunction against Macra

Sep 11, 2023 0

MultiChoice Malawi has obtained a court order restricting Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) from taking any action against MultiChoice Malawi and its employees. The injunction obtained today at the High Court in Lilongwe stops Macra… ...