Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

Queen Elizabeth Hospital told to replace old water pipes

Aug 30, 2019 0

The Ombudsman has ordered the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital to replace outdated water pipes at the facility saying they are contributing to infections. The Office of the Ombudsman said this in an investigation report titled… ...

Lilongwe City Council carry out night demolitions

Aug 30, 2019 0

Lilongwe City Council (LCC) together with the police last night descended on warehouses in Mchesi Township as the council continues its demolition exercise in the city. In the early hours of Friday, 50 riot police… ...

MDF orders protesters to raise awareness about demo ban

Aug 29, 2019 0

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers on Wednesday ordered people who were mobilizing residents for post-election protests in Karonga to go around town and raise awareness about the suspension of demonstrations. The Human Rights Defenders Coalition… ...

Chanco not accredited while Skyway, Pentecostal, Exploits are – NCHE

Aug 29, 2019 0

The Chancellor College is not among universities that have been accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The council on Tuesday in Mangochi awarded accreditation certificates to The Polytechnic, College of Medicine, Kamuzu… ...

Court suspends demos for 14 days

Aug 27, 2019 0

The Supreme Court of Appeal has today ordered the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) not to conduct demonstrations during the next 14 days. The court has issued a moratorium restraining the rights group from conducting… ...

HRDC dragged to court over demo damage

Aug 26, 2019 6

People who lost property during post-election demonstrations are demanding K546 million compensation from the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC). Twenty six victims want the HRDC to pay them K545,802,450 for loss of property during demonstrations.… ...

MDF will protect protesters – Chakwera

Aug 25, 2019 10

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera says he is confident the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) will always protect unarmed protesters marching peacefully. Chakwera made the remarks in a statement delivered at a press briefing… ...