Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

World Bank, IMF calls for debt relief for poorest countries

Mar 27, 2020 0

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked bilateral creditors to offer debt relief for countries such as Malawi due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a joint statement on Thursday, the World… ...

Civil servants warned against boycotting work

Mar 26, 2020 0

The Chief Secretary to the Government Lloyd Muhara has warned civil servants that they will face disciplinary action if they boycott work on Friday. Muhara issued the warning in a circular today. On Tuesday, the… ...

Jack Ma donates medical supplies to Malawi for coronavirus fight

Mar 26, 2020 0

The medical supplies which Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has donated to Malawi for Covid-19 fight arrived in the country on Wednesday. The supplies were delivered at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe from Addis Ababa by… ...

Coronavirus, 2020 elections affecting Malawi Govt revenue

Mar 25, 2020 0

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says pressures from COVID-19 and political uncertainties ahead of the 2020 presidential elections are affecting government’s revenue. The IMF said this in a statement on Tuesday after a team led… ...

MCP, UTM seek legal action against MEC commissioners

Mar 24, 2020 0

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM have launched a legal challenge against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah and other MEC commissioners’ continued stay in office. The two parties which are in an alliance… ...

Ansah says coronavirus could derail 2020 elections

Mar 24, 2020 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson says the implementation of activities and procurement of materials for the 2020 elections could be disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Ansah made the remarks on Monday while answering questions from… ...

2020 presidential elections to be held on July 2

Mar 23, 2020 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says the 2020 presidential elections will be held on July 2, the 149th day of the 150 days given by the Constitutional Court. MEC chairperson Jane Ansah revealed the date… ...