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Two get three years for stealing money through ghost workers

Mar 24, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A traditional leader and a Village Development Committee (VDC) chairperson in Nsanje have been sentenced to three years in jail for stealing public funds by using ghost workers. The two have been identified as Useni… ...

Mainstreaming to reduce child labour cases

Mar 24, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

Authorities in Dowa hopes the integration of child labour in all sectors of the district will reduce child labour cases. Ministry of Labour, Youth, Sports and Manpower Development with support from Winrock International is in… ...

Rwandans free to stay in Malawi

Mar 24, 2018 Luke Bisani 0 &

Despite their refugee status getting expired, Rwandan refugees who are in Malawi are free to stay as their repatriation depends on voluntary decision. According to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR), Malawi has 358… ...

Demos divide CSOs

Mar 24, 2018 Martha Chikoti 3 &

Several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have spoken out against the 27 April demonstrations which fellow CSOs have organised to protest against the K4 billion fund. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe, the CSOs under… ...

Malawians need realistic budget – ECAMA

Mar 24, 2018 Bright Malenga 1 &

Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) says there is need for government to make a realistic budget based on Malawi's economic capability. ECAMA President Chikumbutso Kalilombe made the remarks on Friday during 2018/19 Ministerial Pre-budget Consultation… ...

Mulanje chiefs against UDF, MCP

Mar 23, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Chiefs in Mulanje district are blocking opposition political parties from conducting campaign rallies in their areas. Media reports indicate that chiefs in the area of Senior Chief Mabuka are not allowing Malawi Congress Party (MCP)… ...

Analyst blasts Khato Civils

Mar 23, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

A social commentator Onjezani Kenani has criticised Khato Civils, an engineering firm awarded a contract for the Salima-Lilongwe water project, for disrespecting the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Writing on his Facebook page, the analyst Onjezani Kenani… ...

Amos Bello interests three big clubs

Mar 23, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Three Malawian clubs are queuing up for the signature of striker Amos Bello. The Nigerian forward saw his one year contract with Be Forward Wanderers expire on Wednesday, with the Nomads declaring he is no… ...

Malawi politicians lack set ideologies -Analyst

Mar 23, 2018 Bright Malenga 2 &

A political analyst has said that one of the factors causing political prostitution in the country is lack of set ideologies among politicians. The political analyst, Wonderful Mkhutche, was reacting to news that former interim… ...

Lunguzi hails UK parliament: urges Malawi to emulate

Mar 23, 2018 Bright Malenga 2 &

Dedza East lawmaker Juliana Lunguzi has hailed the informal setup in the British Parliament saying it leads to in-depth debates when members are deliberating issues of national importance. Lunguzi had the opportunity to observe deliberations… ...

MHEN wants health budget hiked

Mar 23, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has asked government to increase funding to health sector as a way of addressing challenges the sector is currently facing. MHEN executive director George Jobe made the remarks at… ...

Alfred Manyozo Jnr into RVG’ final list

Mar 22, 2018 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Flames head coach Ronny Van Geneudgen has named a 21 man squad for the upcoming international friendly match against Uganda next week. The Belgian tactician has, for the first time, included Be Forward Wanderers captain… ...

Journalist, driver killed in road accident

Mar 22, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

A journalist who was working for Tuntufye Radio station of Karonga Diocese and a driver have died after being involved in a road accident on Wednesday. The journalist has been identified as Ephraim Nyirenda and… ...

Lulu wins Malawi24’s song of the week accolade

Mar 22, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Good music warrants rewards of different degrees, that is why Malawi24 is pleased to be recognizing a hot local song every week. Lilongwe based singer cum producer Lulu is the main character. His efforts in… ...

SRFA fundraiser flops

Mar 22, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Southern Region Football League has disclosed that its fundraising match between Be Forward Wanderers and Mafco failed to hit the targeted revenue. The match played on Sunday at the Balaka Stadium, had been billed… ...