Politics Posts

UDF relaxing as other opposition parties are conducting rallies

Jan 10, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The former ruling party, United Democratic Front (UDF), is silent on the political scene as the nation awaits the outcome of the 2019 elections case. This is contrary to what main opposition parties are doing.… ...

Eight ambassadors present letters of credence to Mutharika

Jan 10, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Eight Ambassadors on Thursday presented their letters of credence to President Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. The Envoys that presented their letters are ambassadors from Finland, Georgia, Republic of Canada, Iceland, and Federal… ...

Thyolo police interact with sex workers

Jan 10, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Police in Thyolo on Thursday had an interface meeting with sex workers and resthouse owners in the district. The meeting was held at Tione Motel within Thyolo Boma and was aimed at building a strong… ...

HRDC demos: vehicles and buildings damaged, 17 arrested

Jan 09, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Police have arrested 17 people for various criminal acts during the demonstrations organized the by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition in Lilongwe where building and vehicles were damaged along the route used by the protesters.… ...

Mutharika pardons 184 prisoners

Jan 09, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Peter Mutharika has pardoned 184 prisoners as part of Christmas celebrations. In a statement today, Acting Principal secretary for the Ministry of Homeland Security Hudson Mankhwala announced the release of the prisoners. “The prisoners… ...

Dedza man gets 7 years in jail for injuring police officer

Jan 09, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Senior Resident Magistrate's court in Dedza on Tuesday sentenced 33-year-old Moses Lewo to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour for hitting a police officer with a stone. According to Dedza Deputy Police Spokesperson Cassim… ...

Malawi Police detain, release three journalists

Jan 08, 2020 Lonjezo Jamu 0 &

The Malawi Police on Wednesday detained three journalists at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe accusing them of acting in a disorderly manner. The three were charged with “Acts prohibited on aerodrome, behaving in disorderly manner”… ...