Politics Posts

Learners stranded: no teachers in rural schools

Nov 13, 2016 Thula Chisamba 62 &

As the country's education sector continues to sail through tough times, this publication has discovered that about 10 primary schools in the northern region are running without qualified teachers. This is coming at a time… ...

Veep calls for support for war veterans

Nov 13, 2016 Bright Malenga 3 &

Vice President  Saulos  Chilima has called upon Malawians to support war veterans for the efforts they did during the first and second world wars. Chilima made the remarks at Lilongwe Golf Club where he graced… ...

Self-boarding girls selling their bodies to make ends meet

Nov 13, 2016 Thula Chisamba 135 &

Self-boarding girls in Mzimba are involving themselves in sexual activities with men in order to sustain themselves, Malawi24 has learnt. Investigations this publication conducted in some schools in Mzimba, have revealed that girls who are… ...

Malawians discontent with RBM’s announcement of MK2,000 banknote

Nov 12, 2016 Chilenje Chilenje 412 &

Malawians have expressed anger over the decision by Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to introduce MK2,000 bank note which will be in full circulation on December 19 2016, saying the development will affect the prices… ...

Poor policies contributing to poor education in developing countries – Kikwete

Nov 12, 2016 Bright Malenga 17 &

Tanzania’s former president Jakaya Kikwete says poor education policies in developing countries in Africa are contributing to poor education status in the continent. Kikwete, who is Commissioner for Global Education, said the remarks at the Kamuzu… ...

Tanzanian Kikwete tells govt to increase funds in education sector

Nov 12, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 28 &

A call has gone to the Malawi government to increase money allocated to the country's education department if it wants to register success by 2040. The call has been made by ex Tanzanian president, Jakaya… ...

Still more hope for Malawi: Young man introduces ECD in ignored area

Nov 11, 2016 Bright Malenga 6 &

As a way of improving education at foundation level, a young Malawian known has introduced an Early Child development centre (ECD) in Nkhotakota district. The ECD is known as Jenny Naylor Nursery school which is… ...

Govt. advised to listen to people of Mulanje over Water Project

Nov 11, 2016 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 28 &

As the unrest over the purported Likhubula Water Supply Project in Mulanje continues, government has been highly cautioned on the need to listen to concerns the locals have pertaining to the effects the project may… ...

Former Army chief Henry Odillo in court today 

Nov 11, 2016 Luke Bisani 63 &

The Lilongwe high court is today expected to hear the cashgate case for former Malawi Defense Force (MDF) Commander Henry Odillo who is suspected to have swindled K5 billion. Odillo and five other suspects are… ...

Don’t be afraid of Trump yet – Mvula

Nov 10, 2016 Patience Mandala 59 &

Political analyst Humphreys Mvula says despite the rhetoric that the United States of America president–elect Donald Trump made on his campaign on the trail, he should not just be feared since he might not do… ...

Govt not responsible for ending Mzuni, MUST woes – Fabiano

Nov 10, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 44 &

Malawi's Minister of Education, Science and Technology Emmanuel Fabiano says university authorities need to resolve the issues surrounding the closure of public universities since government is not responsible for ending all problems facing universities in… ...

Floods and drought: Malawi Red Cross Society brings learners back to school

Nov 10, 2016 George Mhango 2 &

Floods, disasters and dry spells that hit Malawi’s lowershire districts such as Chikwawa, Nsanje, Mwanza and others between 2014 and 2016 are still being felt. Challenges are many, but the most outstanding one is lack… ...

Abortion bill: Catholic Church against it

Nov 10, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 99 &

Roman Catholic Church faithfuls in Malawi have been urged to stand firm against abortion bill. The call was made by President of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Blantyre Archdiocese in… ...

Hunger affects new school timetable: learners knocking off at midday to look for food

Nov 10, 2016 Thula Chisamba 45 &

As the new primary school hours continue to face criticism, education authorities in Nkhatabay have disclosed that some learners are knocking off before time due to hunger. Speaking during a spot check this publication conducted… ...

Wandale wants prison boss, AG arrested

Nov 10, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 65 &

President for People's Land Organization (PLO) Vincent Wandale has demanded the arrests of commissioners for Malawi Prison Service and Malawi Police and the country's Attorney General (AG) for contempt of court. Wandale wants Chief Commissioner… ...