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Sapitwa Poetry in campaign against gender based violence

Dec 01, 2017 John Paul Kayuni 0 &

As countries worldwide observe 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV), a group of young people under the banner of Sapitwa poetry is using art to advocate for the end of the vice.… ...

Patience Namadingo caught stealing

Dec 01, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 13 &

He has the voice, guitar skills, and enthusiasm that attracts a vast majority, unfortunately an untold story about Patience Namadingo's talent is being scribbled. The gospel musician keeps switching gears in the quest to relate… ...

Achievements and failures of the DPP and the party’s prospects in the 2019 elections

Dec 01, 2017 Stanley Onjezani Kenani 1 &

On Monday, 21 June, 1999, Stuart, my classmate and room-mate at the University of Malawi’s Polytechnic campus and I stood cheering and clapping alongside hundreds of President Bakili Muluzi’s supporters inside the Kamuzu Stadium. Above… ...

Devotion: He defeated the devil on your behalf

Dec 01, 2017 Pastor Daniel Walusa 1 &

Revelation 1 :18 " I am He that lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for ever more, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death." If you live in a… ...

WhatsApp Restored

Nov 30, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

WhatsApp stopped working in what appears to be a mystery outage. The Facebook-owned instant messaging app was not sending or receiving messages. The independent website Down Detector detected a huge spike of outages across the… ...

I keep promises – Mutharika

Nov 30, 2017 Bright Malenga 56 &

President Peter Mutharika has said that he always do what he promises Malawians. The president made the remarks at Kamuzu Palace in Malawi's capital city, Lilongwe during conclusion of the national identity cards mass registration… ...

Mattress theft suspects out on bail

Nov 30, 2017 Pemphero Malimba 8 &

The Chikwawa second grade magistrate court has released on bail two people who are being suspected of stealing mattresses at Chikwawa district hospital. The two identified as Moses Jere, 36, and Clement Kapesi, 47, were… ...

Prison asks for vocational training for inmates

Nov 30, 2017 Luke Bisani 5 &

Authorities at Mulanje Prison have called on well-wishers to help inmates with vocational skills training as part of prisoners’ reformatory process. Speaking during a visit of Community of Saint Egidio at Mulanje Prison, Station Officer… ...

Roses seal Series sweep with scintillating comeback win

Nov 30, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 9 &

The England Roses conquered the Malawi Queens 62-60 to complete a clean sweep of victories at the Vitality Netball International Series in Birmingham on Wednesday evening. A raucous crowd were treated to a tremendous encounter… ...

Staff at Nkula power plant down tools

Nov 30, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 49 &

Mota Engil employees who are doing rehabilitation works at Nkula A Hydropower Plant have gone on strike demanding salary increment from their bosses. According to reports, a meeting between representatives of the workers, Mota Engil… ...

Don’t take peace for granted – APM tells Malawians

Nov 30, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 32 &

Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika on Wednesday at the commemoration of the International Day of Peace and the launch of the National Peace Policy urged Malawians not to take peace for granted. The commemoration which… ...

Teen in for murder

Nov 30, 2017 Mike Lyson Zgambo 6 &

Mzimba Police are keeping in the cooler 18-year-old Moses Chisambi for murdering Wilson Mumba, 20. The murder occurred on Monday at around 8pm at Bulala in the district. According to public relations officer for Mzimba… ...

Two police officers steal FISP coupons

Nov 30, 2017 Bright Malenga 51 &

Two police officers from Mponela Police Station in Dowa have been arrested for stealing 57 Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) coupons. The two stole coupons valued at K855,000 from a World Wide Wholesalers shop assistant.… ...

ESCOM bites Multichoice hard: DSTV, Gotv subscription drops

Nov 30, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 107 &

Multichoice Malawi is feeling the pinch in the wake of persistent blackouts as Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) continues to implement loadshedding programmes. Multichoice Malawi is suffering along business lines with more of its… ...

Tell Malawians what Electoral Reforms Bills are – Chiefs

Nov 30, 2017 Bright Malenga 107 &

Chiefs in the country have said that it is important to tell Malawians what Electoral Reforms Bills are before pushing government on the matter. Prominent chiefs such as Ngolongoliwa , Kyungu , Kawinga and Lukwa… ...