Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

Malawi receives 38,000 test kits

Jul 23, 2020 0

The Coronavirus test kits shortage in Malawi has come to an end following the arrival of 38,000 test kits. The test kits arrived Wednesday through Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. According to Director of Health… ...

We want to end blackouts once and for all – Chilima

Jul 23, 2020 0

Vice President Saulos Chilima says government is putting in place mechanisms that will ensure the end of blackouts and the availability of surplus power which will ably sustain the manufacturing industries in the country. The… ...

Catholic priest dies of Covid-19 in Malawi

Jul 21, 2020 0

A 59-year-old Catholic priest has passed away at Kamuzu Central Hospital today, a week after testing positive for Covid-19. The Catholic Secretariat of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi has announced the death of Rev. Fr.… ...

Malawian judges up for prestigious award

Jul 21, 2020 0

Malawian judges who nullified the 2019 Presidential Elections have been nominated for the Chatham House Prize. The judges are Healey Potani, Ivy Kamanga, Dingiswayo Madise, Redson Kapindu and Michael Tembo. In a letter to Potani… ...

Chilima demands disciplinary action against parastatal CEOs

Jul 21, 2020 0

Vice President Saulos Chilima has demanded disciplinary action against parastatal bosses over late submission of Reforms Status Reports . In a statement today, press officer in the office of the Vice President, Pilirani Phiri, said… ...

Coronavirus cases in Malawi pass 3000

Jul 21, 2020 0

The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Malawi has hit 3,045, and there have been 64 deaths and 1180 recoveries. On Monday, Co-chairperson of the Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus John Phuka announced 53 new cases,… ...

Mutharika takes a swipe at Chakwera, Chilima and JB over Covid-19

Jul 20, 2020 2

Former President Peter Mutharika has taken a swipe at President Lazarus Chakwera, Vice President Saulos Chilima and former President Joyce Banda for politicising the fight against Coronavirus. Mutharika who ruled Malawi from 2014 to June… ...