Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

Bushiri: Money laundering suspect back in court

Aug 05, 2022 0

Money laundering suspect Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and wife Prophetess Mary Bushiri are back at Lilongwe Magistrate Court this morning for a hearing of their extradition case. Magistrate Madalitso Chimwaza is expected to provide fresh directions… ...

Questions over judgment ordering sale of filling station

Aug 04, 2022 0

Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the dubious sale of a filling station belonging to businessman Gelson Mkweza following a High Court ruling. Legislator for Mulanje Bale, Victor Musowa, said Parliament will discuss the… ...

Hara says Chakwera administration is giving Lilongwe the attention it deserves

Aug 02, 2022 0

Minister of Transport Jacob Hara says Lilongwe was neglected for a long time in terms of development and the Lazarus Chakwera administration is now giving the city the attention it deserves. Hara made the remarks… ...

Charcoal is part of our lives, says Malawi Government

Aug 02, 2022 1

Government says it knows that a majority Malawians rely on firewood and charcoal for cooking but it has introduced tough punishments for charcoal possession to eliminate the availability of illegal charcoal. The Ministry of Natural… ...

Devaluation of Kwacha was a necessary evil – Chakwera

Aug 01, 2022 1

President Lazarus Chakwera has defended his government’s decision to devalue the Kwacha by 25 percent saying the devaluation has helped free up some forex for importation of goods. Chakwera made the remarks in an interview… ...

Malawi claims US$309 billion from US company

Jul 30, 2022 2

Malawi Government is demanding US$309 billion (about K310 trillion) from Columbia Gem House in unpaid revenue on ruby and sapphire which the company's subsidiary Nyala Mines Limited extracted from Chimwadzulu mine in Ntcheu. Attorney General… ...

Government defends 5% royalty from mining proceeds

Jul 30, 2022 0

Malawi Government has defended the five percent royalty it gets from mining proceeds saying the rate is competitive if Malawi is to attract investors in the mineral sector. The Ministry of Mining said this yesterday… ...