Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

Malawi’s highest court bans plastic bags

Aug 01, 2019 0

A seven-judge panel of the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal yesterday ruled in favour of a Malawi Government ban on thin plastic bags. Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda led the panel of Justices of Appeal Anthony… ...

Opposition leaders skip Ngolongoliwa funeral

Jul 31, 2019 0

The funeral ceremony for Lhomwe Paramount Chief Ngolongoliwa was held today in Thyolo but leaders of opposition political parties did not attend. Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi Congress Party and Saulos Chilima of UTM – who… ...

Churches shun interfaith initiative

Jul 31, 2019 2

Two churches have distanced themselves from the newly-formed Interfaith Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue which seeks to resolve political unrest in the country. Leaders of the Living Waters Church and the Seventh Day Adventist… ...

Chilima urges Malawians to protest without fear

Jul 31, 2019 1

Former Vice President Saulos Chilima has urged Malawians to continue conducting demonstrations against the outcome of the May 21 elections. Chilima said this in a statement on Tuesday night in response to Inspector General Rodney… ...

Congoma urges Govt to restore peace, order

Jul 30, 2019 0

The Council for Non-Governmental Organisations (Congoma) has urged government to end post-election violence in the country saying constitutional rights should not be enjoyed by one group of people. This is contained in a press statement… ...

UK media faults Malawi First Lady’s graduation trip

Jul 29, 2019 1

Malawi First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has made headlines in the United Kingdom where she went to attend her son's graduation ceremony. Mutharika left the country together with Judith Chimulirenji who is wife of Malawi’s vice… ...

Our victory will not be stolen – DPP

Jul 28, 2019 3

…says bitterness is not licence for unleashing terror The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has said it will not be intimidated by post-election protests and has vowed to guard its presidential election victory. The party said… ...