Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

Govt distributes rotten maize in Dowa

Jan 06, 2020 0

The Malawi Government has been accused of distributing rotten maize to hundreds of people affected by hunger in Dowa. Officials from the Department of Disaster Management Affairs distributed the maize to the hunger stricken people… ...

Leader of concerned councillors quits DPP

Jan 05, 2020 0

A ward councillor has dumped the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) saying he received death threats after leading other councillors in demanding pay hike. Councilor Alexander Cosmas of Mlomba Ward in Machinga Central East constituency claims… ...

Chimulirenji visits flash flood victims in Lilongwe

Jan 03, 2020 0

Vice President Everton Chimulirenji on Friday visited people who have been displaced in Lilongwe due to heavy rains that hit the city. According to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA), over 403 households have… ...

Mutharika disappointed over favouritism in maize distribution

Jan 02, 2020 0

President Peter Mutharika has expressed concern over reports of favouritism in the distribution of food aid in the country. Speaking in his New Year’s address, the Malawi leader said he has received reports that some… ...

I am ready to serve Malawians in 2020 – Chakwera

Jan 01, 2020 1

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera says he is ready to become Malawi president and serve Malawians this year if the Constitutional Court orders a rerun. Chakwera was speaking in Lilongwe on Tuesday in… ...

Wildlife department to hunt for killer crocodiles

Dec 31, 2019 0

The Department of Parks and Wildlife plans to capture crocodiles in the Shire River in Chikwawa where the animals have killed two people over the last two weeks. According to Director of Parks and Wildlife… ...

Councillors demand K350,000 monthly pay

Dec 30, 2019 0

Councillors want the government to increase their monthly honorarium from K100,000 to K350,000 and have threatened to hold nationwide demonstrations if their demands are not met. The councillors also want their motorcycle loan to be… ...