Russell Kondowe, Author at Malawi 24

Trade union urges Malawians to ignore call for work boycott

Mar 25, 2020 0

The Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) has urged workers to ignore the call by opposition political parties for the workers to boycott work on Friday. In an interview with the local media, MCTU Luther… ...

Husband hacks wife to death in Dedza

Mar 25, 2020 0

A 40-year-old man is on the run in Dedza as police suspect him of hacking his wife to death. The man identified as Simthawika Sibombe allegedly murdered his 35-year-old wife, Sipeniya David. The incident occurred… ...

Bloodsucking rumours lead to three deaths

Mar 23, 2020 0

Rumours about bloodsucking in Chitipa and Mzimba have led to killing of three people who were accused of being blood suckers. National Police spokesperson James Kadadzera said in a statement on Sunday that the three… ...

Supreme Court snubs MLS, WLA

Mar 20, 2020 0

A seven-judge panel of the Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected applications from the Malawi Law Society (MLS) and Women Lawyers Association (WLA) to join the presidential elections case as friends of the court. Chief… ...

Malawi doctors say mass gatherings can continue

Mar 16, 2020 0

The Medical Doctors Society of Malawi says banning mass gathering in Malawi due to the coronavirus outbreak is premature at this stage. The society’s president Dr. Amos Nyaka has told Zodiak Broadcasting Station that restrictions… ...

Ansah defends K580 million legal fees: “Democracy is not cheap”

Mar 13, 2020 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah has defended the US$788, 500 (over K580 million) legal fees to be paid to South African lawyers, saying democracy is not cheap. Ansah made the remarks at the… ...

Mutharika defends arrest of Malawi activists

Mar 12, 2020 2

President Peter Mutharika has defended the arrest of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders saying their activities are “criminal”. Mutharika made the remarks in Chikwawa where he launched the Shire Valley Transformation Programme Phase One… ...