Russell Kondowe, Author at Malawi 24

Malawi records third Covid-19 death

Apr 22, 2020 0

The number of Coronavirus deaths in Malawi has risen to three, following the death of one person in Lilongwe today. According to the Ministry of Health, the victim is one of the six new cases… ...

Tobacco market opens in Lilongwe

Apr 20, 2020 0

The tobacco market has opened in Lilongwe today where secret bidding has been introduced to reduce rejection rate. In previous seasons, buyers were stating their offers openly but this time the offers for each bale… ...

Mzuni staff told be cautious after hyena spotted on campus

Apr 15, 2020 0

Members of staff at Mzuzu University have been advised to exercise caution after a hyena was spotted at the university's campus. According to the university's office, the hyena was spotted within campus by guards… ...

Boy, 13, dies in motorcycle crash

Apr 14, 2020 0

A boy aged 13 has died in a motorcycle accident which occured after he was blinded by the lights of an oncoming car in Thyolo. The boy's name is Victor Pendame. The accident happened… ...

MCP-UTM alliance yet to collect nomination papers

Apr 13, 2020 0

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM – which are in an alliance – are yet to collect nomination papers for the 2020 fresh presidential elections. Eight parties and candidates have collected their nomination papers… ...

Cosoma manager dies in accident

Apr 10, 2020 0

Copyright Association of Malawi (Cosoma) licensing manager, 53-year-old Rosario Kamanga, has died in a road accident in Lilongwe. Lilongwe Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Foster Benjamin has confirmed saying the accident occurred on Thursday night.… ...

Govt bans religious gatherings

Apr 09, 2020 0

Government has banned all religious gatherings in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri announced the ban in a statement read at a press briefing on Thursday where… ...