Russell Kondowe, Author at Malawi 24

Chizuma interdiction case: Govt withdraws appeal

Feb 13, 2023 0

Kadzipatike Malawi Government has withdrawn its appeal against the High Court ruling over the interdiction of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma. Lawyers hired by the state have withdrawn an application for appeal which… ...

Rain causes nationwide blackout in Malawi

Feb 12, 2023 0

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says heavy flow of water at power stations led to a system shutdown on Sunday afternoon. Malawi experienced a nationwide power blackout that started at around 2:30pm today. According… ...

Five people drown in Chiradzulu

Feb 12, 2023 0

Five people including two girls aged 12 have died after drowning this morning in Sandekwe River which is at Malika village in Chiradzulu. The people are all from Chibwana Village Traditional Authority identified as Rose… ...

Rains devastate Blantyre

Feb 12, 2023 0

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Blantyre, destroying roads, crops and buildings. One of the areas heavily affected by the flooding is Machinjiri Township where Makalanga bridge has been washed away, leaving a road impassable… ...

Malawi Police burn 93 bags of Chamba

Feb 11, 2023 0

Police at Chileka in Blantyre have burnt 2,478 kilograms of Indian Hemp (Chamba) amid calls from some quarters for Malawi to legalise the drug. The 93 bags were confiscated from offenders in October last year.… ...

Pastors donate bibles to South Lunzu Police Unit

Feb 11, 2023 0

South Lunzu Pastor's Fraternal yesterday donated bibles to South Lunzu Police Unit with an aim of enhancing the men in uniform's spiritual life. Speaking at the function, Pastor P. Banda who represented fellow pastors said… ...

Phyzix elected leader of musicians in Southern Malawi

Feb 11, 2023 0

Musicians have elected hip-hop artist Phyzix as the chairperson of the Musicians Union of Malawi (MUM) Southern Chapter. Phyzix, real name Noel Chikoleka, was elected yesterday during elections held at Jacaranda Cultural Centre in Blantyre.… ...