Politics Posts

CHRR joins criticism of Mutharika over extended stay in US

Oct 04, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 69 &

Centre for Human Rights Rehabilitation (CHRR) has added its voice to those criticizing President Peter Mutharika over his extended stay in the United States of America. Mutharika went to the US to attend the United… ...

Chisomo Children’s Club to sign Charter for Street Children

Oct 04, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 11 &

Chisomo Children's Club has announced plans to sign a Charter for Street Children aimed at removing kids from the streets and providing a safe home for them. Chisomo Children's Club Executive Director Charles Gwengwe said… ...

Malawi Police angers WhatsApp treason suspects

Oct 04, 2016 Luke Bisani 10 &

The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials who were arrested on treason charges are yet to meet the end of justice as police have extended their bail for two more months, a development that has… ...

Lilongwe market vendors told to stop reconstruction, asked to relocate

Oct 04, 2016 Bright Malenga 44 &

The Malawi Institute of Physical Planners (MIPP) has asked Lilongwe central market vendors to stop reconstructing their shops and relocate to Lilongwe community centre ground to pave way for the city council to rebuild the… ...

Wandale wants to be tried in an international court

Oct 04, 2016 Luke Bisani 231 &

The self-imposed president of republic of Thyolo and Mulanje districts Vincent Wandale has disclosed that he is to take land wrangle issue to International Criminal Court (ICC) arguing that he cannot be charged under the… ...

Mutharika’s extended stay in US good for Malawi – Govt

Oct 03, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 226 &

Government has assured Malawians that President Peter Mutharika’s prolonged stay in the United States of America is for the betterment of the country. The president went to the US to attend the United Nations General… ...

I was in China – Ken Msonda comes clear on DPP link

Oct 03, 2016 Luke Bisani 67 &

People's Party (PP) ex-spokesperson Ken Msonda has refuted reports that he went to United States of America (USA) to meet President Peter Mutharika saying he was in China for business. Reports indicated that Msonda was… ...

Muslims hail Mutharika for accepting to meet CSOs

Oct 03, 2016 Bright Malenga 62 &

Muslims in the country have commended President Peter Mutharika for agreeing to meet Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in order to find a way forward in addressing some of the challenges rocking the country. Chairperson of… ...

Malawi girls taught to defend themselves against sexual assault

Oct 03, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 21 &

As one way of reducing sexual abuse in Malawi, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with Ujamaa, a Kenyan charity, has started a program that teaches schoolgirls self-defense tactics. According to reports, the… ...

Poly opening stopped

Oct 02, 2016 Richard Jimu 3 &

In the continued unrest over new University of Malawi (Unima) fees structure, the university council has announced that the Malawi Polytechnic will not be opening this Monday as it was supposed to be. The college… ...

Joyce Banda betrayed Malawian Women – Chanco book

Oct 02, 2016 Luke Bisani 164 &

A newly launched book titled "Women in Politics in Malawi" by Chancellor College (Chanco), a constituent college of University of Malawi (UNIMA), has disclosed that women in the country are to experience shakeups in joining… ...

Kamlepo Kalua suggests Mutharika is a thief

Oct 02, 2016 Luke Bisani 185 &

Outspoken Rumphi East legislator Kamlepo Kalua on Saturday implied that Malawi President Peter Mutharika could be a thief since he supported ministers whom Kalua accused of being involved in cashgate. Kalua also hit hard at Mutharika’s leadership… ...

China donates K12m for Lilongwe market reconstruction

Oct 02, 2016 Bright Malenga 104 &

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has donated 12 million Kwacha to Lilongwe City Council to be used for the reconstruction of Lilongwe Central Market which was gutted by fire a week ago. Presenting the cheque,… ...

Myths derailing female condom distribution in Malawi

Oct 02, 2016 Patience Mandala 8 &

The Hunger Project in Malawi has described myths and cultural norms as the major challenges that they are facing in the distribution of female condoms across the country. This was said on Saturday at the… ...

Peacock assures farmers of easy access to seeds 

Oct 02, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

As the time is drawing closer to growing season, Peacock Seeds Company has assured farmers in the country that they will access their seeds without sweating and at affordable prices. Speaking on the sidelines of… ...