Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

Hijab sparks clashes in Balaka

Nov 04, 2019 1

Fights between Anglican and Muslims erupted this morning in Balaka after learners were sent back from a school run by the Anglican Church for wearing hijab. Members of the Muslim community, angered by the school’s… ...

Royal couple given fake marriage certificate

Nov 03, 2019 0

Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V and his wife were issued with a fake marriage certificate during their royal wedding on Saturday, a law expert says. Gomani, real name Mswati Willard Gomani, got married to South… ...

US bans imports of tobacco from Malawi

Nov 02, 2019 2

The United States has banned tobacco and tobacco products imported from Malawi. The Customs and Border Protection on Friday issued a "Withhold Release Order" against tobacco and tobacco from Malawi following concerns that they were… ...

Buy a poppy if you love peace, Mutharika tells Malawians

Nov 01, 2019 1

President Peter Mutharika has urged people who love peace and wish the country peace to buy and wear a poppy. The Malawi leader made the remarks on Thursday when he inaugurated the poppy flower week… ...

Govt sues Total Malawi for K350.4 billion

Oct 31, 2019 0

The Malawi Government has sued Total Malawi for K350.4 billion in connection to a fuel contract signed in 2001. Malawi and Prima Fuels which brokered the contract claim that Total Malawi and French fuel company… ...

Malawi Police yet to interview Msundwe rape victims

Oct 30, 2019 0

Police say they are yet to interview women and girls who were raped by police officers in Lilongwe earlier this month. Acting Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, Duncan Mwapasa, said this when he… ...

Fire razes Blantyre market

Oct 30, 2019 0

Fire which broke out at around 11PM on Tuesday night has destroyed a section of Blantyre Market. Blantyre City Council spokesperson said the fire damaged merchandise, stalls and a city council revenue office. Goods destroyed… ...