Politics Posts

Macra upbeat digital migration to create businesses

May 08, 2016 Martha Chikoti 4 &

The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (Macra) says the ongoing migration from analogue to digital broadcasting will provide opportunities for Malawians. Macra digital migration advisor Benson Tembo made the statement during a media orientation on digital… ...

Judiciary delays cases for Neno murder suspects

May 08, 2016 Luke Bisani 7 &

Ten suspects arrested for the brutal killing of four elderly people in Neno district are yet to appear in court, Malawi24 can report. The suspects, 36 year-old Staford Chifundo, Amosi Sida, 32, Samuel Kaudzu, 20,… ...

African universities miss on World Reputation Ranking

May 08, 2016 Luke Bisani 37 &

African Institutions of higher learning have failed to make the list of the world’s top 100 universities. London’s Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2016 show that the continent’s best tertiary institutions are not… ...

Red Cross to bail out hunger victims

May 07, 2016 Luke Bisani 5 &

The Malawi Red Cross Society has been geared to generate funds during its 2016 Flag Week to support people facing food insecurity in the country. Speaking after meeting President Peter Mutharika, Malawi Red Cross Society… ...

Teachers make U-turn on strike

May 07, 2016 Luke Bisani 49 &

Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) has called off a nationwide strike that was slated for Monday, May 9. TUM made the decision after meeting government officials on Thursday to discuss the issues the teachers want… ...

‘People with albinism in Malawi living in fear’

May 07, 2016 Luke Bisani 27 &

The Association of People with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has bemoaned stigma in the country, arguing that it is fueling attacks and killings of people with albinism. Speaking after a meeting with President Peter Mutharika… ...

Analysts call for abolition of Malata, Cement subsidy

May 07, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 9 &

Analysts in Malawi have advised government to abolish the Malata and Cement subsidy program as it is affecting the growth of the country’s fragile economy. This is coming at a time when many quarters of the… ...