Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

Mutharika fires all cabinet ministers

Mar 13, 2020 0

President Peter Mutharika has fired all cabinet ministers including Minister of Disaster Everton Chimulirenji who was appointed just over two weeks ago. Mutharika has used powers conferred upon him by sec 95 (2) of the… ...

Malawi politicians told to avoid provocative language

Mar 12, 2020 0

Malawi’s development partners have advised politicians to refrain from using inflammatory language and to reaffirm their confidence in the Judiciary. Ambassadors of Japan, Norway, Nigeria, Tanzania, United States, Germany and Ireland as well as High… ...

Malawi court throws out application to suspend election ruling

Mar 12, 2020 0

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for a stay of the presidential elections case judgement. The unanimous decision of the seven judges of the Supreme Court… ...

MEC to pay South African lawyers K600 million for Malawi elections appeal case

Mar 11, 2020 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has hired South African lawyers who will be paid about K600 million to represent the commission in the presidential elections appeal case. MEC chairperson Jane Ansah has confirmed hiring the… ...

Sealed: UTM agrees to partner MCP

Mar 11, 2020 1

UTM has agreed to partner the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the May 19, 2020 presidential elections. UTM spokesperson Chidanti Malunga confirmed the alliance in a press statement today which has also been signed by… ...

Coronavirus: Malawian students in China to get money from Govt

Mar 11, 2020 0

The Malawi Government says it will give additional living allowance to all Malawian students affected by the lockdown in Wuhan City, China. Minister of Health Jappie Mhango, who is also chairperson of the Special Cabinet… ...

111 under self-quarantine in Malawi – Coronavirus committee

Mar 10, 2020 0

The Cabinet Committee on Coronavirus says 111 people who came from countries affected by the COVID-19 are under self-isolation or quarantine in Malawi. Minister of Health Jappie Mhango, who heads the committee, said this in… ...