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Junior Flames batter Madagascar in Cosafa Under 17 opener

Jul 22, 2016 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

The Junior Flames were trailing 1-0 at half time but substitute Raphael Phiri levelled the scoreline early in the second half before Frank Chizuze's winning goal to collect maximum points against Madagascar in the on-going… ...

Malawi: Guns, Smoke and Screens – the State wins round one, lessons galore

Jul 22, 2016 Wise One From the East 53 &

As expected, Ralph Kasambara has left no-one in doubt. He will appeal against his conviction by the High Court in the case where he, and two others, were being tried for conspiring to commit murder… ...

Pastor impersonates police officer, defrauds job seekers

Jul 22, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 9 &

A pastor in Mzuzu in Mzuzu has been arrested for impersonating a police officer and defrauding a job seeker. The pastor Charles Gonani, 35, was arrested on 20th July 2016 after it was reported he… ...

Evangelical churches against legalising abortion, homosexuality

Jul 22, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 11 &

The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) has slammed calls to legalise safe abortion and homosexuality, saying proponents are only looking for money. According to EAM's Ethics, Peace and Justice Commission (EPJC,) there is no need… ...

Sonye, Tay Grin in South Africa to shoot ‘Kanda’ video

Jul 22, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 55 &

Renowned Malawian musicians Sonye and Tay Grin are in South Africa to shoot a music video for their hit song ‘Kanda’. The song which was released on Wednesday 15 June this year features a Nigerian… ...

Govt. blames UNIMA council, MPs for Chanco Protests: asks God to intervene

Jul 22, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 90 &

Government has faulted the University of Malawi (UNIMA) council and the Committee of Education in Parliament for fanning the Chancellor College student demonstrations. Government's spokesperson Patricia Kaliati said the two entities were in a better… ...

Trending edited image of Kasambara seemingly telling Bushiri about his conviction

Verdict Mphwiyo shooting, the internet reacts: Major 1…nyambalotu

Jul 22, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 66 &

Following the conviction of former Minister of Justice Ralph Kasambara who was once described as a mafia by the country’s former President late Bingu wa Mutharika, social commentators have taken to the internet to make… ...

MANEB satisfied with MSCE exam administration

Jul 22, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 29 &

Despite the scandalous availability of some examination papers way before their sitting, the Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB) says it is happy with the administration of this year's Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations.… ...

Mphwiyo shooting: angry Kasambara to appeal

Jul 22, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 99 &

Conspirator to murder and former Minister of Justice Raphael Kasambara who was found guilty on conspiracy to commit murder together with two others, former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier Macdonald Kumwembe and businessman Pika Manondo,… ...

SA Police arrest two Malawians for theft

Jul 22, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 80 &

Two Malawians have been arrested and are answering the charge of theft after they were found in possession of stolen goods worth millions in South Africa. Local newspapers reported that the Malawians, together with two… ...

Tobacco farmers producing too much tobacco: affecting leaf price

Jul 22, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 8 &

The market principle of demand and supply has come to haunt the tobacco market in Malawi, Malawi24 has been informed. The Tobacco Association of Malawi (TAMA) says the availability of more tobacco on the market… ...

Mi Casa exposes weakness in Malawi music

Jul 22, 2016 Lyonike Mughogho 13 &

The South African house group came to Malawi for a performance at Umodzi Park in Lilongwe on 4th June which saw a considerable multitude turning up for the concert. After what was described by the… ...

TV Broadcasting to raise Malawi football – Sulom

Jul 22, 2016 Joseph Dumbula 19 &

…teams to earn millions from broadcasting rights Continued televising of Malawi’s football is one of the measures that can propel the standards of the game in the country, the Super League of Malawi (Sulom) says.… ...

Good news: Malawian Doctor wins big in HIV research

Jul 22, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 57 &

Malawian Doctor, McNeil Ngongondo has won a grant to conduct Paediatric HIV research. Ngongondo is among six successful applicants from a list of applicants from 25 countries. Communication from the International Aids Society (IAS) says… ...

Dont tamper with porn: Malawians against govt over plans to block porn websites

Jul 22, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 79 &

Malawians have blasted government over its plan to block pornography websites in the country. “Why don’t you work so much hard to stop corruption? Wasting time to ban porn, what for? This is a useless… ...