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Mutharika under pressure from party supporters: fire Chaponda, he is making party unpopular

Feb 20, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 122 &

As the saga involving the minister of Agriculture rages on, some Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members have asked president Peter Mutharika to fire George Chaponda. Through a letter dated 20 February 2017, senior officials have… ...

PP slams Goodall: Malawi’s economic situation only sugarcoated

Feb 20, 2017 Joseph Dumbula 14 &

Opposition People’s Party (PP) has described as disheartening a recent remark made by Minister of Finance Goodall Gondwe that Malawi’s economy has hit the road for a turn around. Gondwe told the Parliament last Friday… ...

Bullets supporters to take to streets if executive polls are cancelled

Feb 20, 2017 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 56 &

Nyasa Big Bullets supporters have threatened the team’s Board of Trustees that they will hold demonstrations if main executive polls are not held next month. After successfully holding supporters committee elections earlier this month at… ...

Malawians angry at Mutharika for keeping Chaponda

Feb 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 119 &

Despite two public inquiries on the maize saga implicating minister of agriculture, irrigation and water development George Chaponda for his dealings, Malawi leader Peter Mutharika has not taken action against the minister angering Malawians in… ...

Chaponda office fire: Kalua quells fears of evidence being destroyed

Feb 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 32 &

Outspoken Rumphi East legislator Kamlepo Kalua has claimed that the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the maizegate scandal has evidence on the saga which investigators can use. This follows fears that the inferno at the ministry… ...

Constituents fault MP over Nsanje-Marka Road

Feb 20, 2017 Chilenje Chilenje 1 &

Nsanje South Parliamentarian is under fire for failing to push for a good road network involving the 27 kilometre Nsanje-Marka Road which is currently in very bad shape. Concerned constituents including the business community have… ...

Police warn rapists ‘we will arrest you’

Feb 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 7 &

Police in Chikhwawa have fired a warning shot at people who rape girls in the district saying that they are to be arrested. This comes barely five days after the Police at Nchalo in Chikhwawa… ...

Dodma to continue supporting flood victims

Feb 20, 2017 Martha Chikoti 4 &

The Department of Natural Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has assured flood victims in Lilongwe and Salima that it will continue assisting them with basic needs. The assurance has been made by Dodma spokesperson Sangwani Phiri… ...

Japan gives MBC K465m

Feb 20, 2017 Bright Malenga 111 &

The Japanese government has provided a grant of 465 million Kwacha to Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) for the improvement of television broadcasting equipment. The money has been provided under the Japanese Cultural Grant Assistance and… ...

Environmental expert happy with efforts to save forests

Feb 20, 2017 Luke Bisani 6 &

As Malawi is striving to increase its forest cover, an environmental expert Sosten Chiotcha has applauded the efforts of various stakeholders who have joined hands to bring back the glory of forests in the country.… ...

Religious leaders asked to fight diabetes

Feb 19, 2017 Bright Malenga 5 &

Religious leaders in the country have been urged to take part in the fight against diabetes in the country. The call came from an organisation called JournAids during a gathering with media and clergy on… ...

Ex-Scottish First Minister tips Malawians on ending poverty

Feb 19, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 62 &

Former Scottish First Minister Lord Jack McConnell has told Malawians that hardwork is the only secret that can help Malawi come out of poverty. Lord McConnell who was in the country to commission change of… ...

Activist hopeful cancer centre will improve care for patients

Feb 19, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 1 &

One of the activists raising awareness about cancer in Malawi says the cancer centre government is constructing in Lilongwe will help improve care for cancer patients in the country. According to the activist Chikhulupiliro Ng’ombe,… ...

Zomba city council working hard to stop bushfires

Feb 19, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 7 &

The Zomba City Council has said it is working tirelessly to stop bushfires in the district's hills and mountain. This is according to deputy councillor for the city Davie Maunde who was speaking on Saturday… ...

Moyale Barracks elect new executive committee

Feb 19, 2017 Mike Lyson Zgambo 4 &

Mzuzu based Super League side Moyale Barracks has elected a new executive committee to run the affairs of the team. During the elections Gerald Kanje was elected team manager while Richard Kapesa beat two other… ...