Russell Kondowe, Author at Malawi 24

Former Mulhakho chairperson arrested for shooting girlfriend’s lover

May 20, 2021 0

Former chairperson of Mulhakho wa Alhomwe, Muchana Mpuluka, has been arrested in Mangochi for shooting and injuring his girlfriend’s lover. Mangochi Police deputy spokesperson, Amina Daudi, has confirmed the arrest. According to a police report,… ...

Girl aged 17 commits suicide in Blantyre

May 18, 2021 0

A 17-year old girl hanged herself to death on Monday in Ndirande Township in Blantyre. The girl has been identified as Navy Chingola, Police say Nancy committed suicide at around 18:00hrs at Ndirande Mapuloti in… ...

Brace for a fuel crisis, NOCMA warns Malawi

May 16, 2021 0

National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) has warned that Malawi is on the brink of a fuel crisis. NOCMA deputy chief executive officer Helen Buluma said the crisis which could begin by end June will… ...

Two jailed 14 years for stealing goats

May 15, 2021 0

Two men in Chikwawa have been sentenced to 14 years in jail each for stealing goats. The convicts are Ganizani Luka and Davie Makhaza both aged 20. Chikwawa First Grade Magistrate's Court handed the sentence… ...

Criminals must not be given an inch: Law Professor backs Martha Chizuma

May 14, 2021 0

Law professor Danwood Chirwa has backed Martha Chizuma, saying she will likely turn the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) into a powerful force against corruption if confirmed as ACB director general. He was reacting to the Public… ...

MEC to hold by-election in Nkhatabay Central next month

May 14, 2021 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has set the date for by-elections in Nkhatabay Central Constituency. People in the constituency will vote on June 29. Elections will also be held on the same day in Chikwembere Ward… ...

Only PAC has power to confirm ACB director – Kasambara

May 14, 2021 2

Lawyer Ralph Kasambara says the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) is the only one mandated to confirm the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and such power cannot be taken over by the whole National… ...