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Steve Spesho’s ‘Chikondi’ topping charts

Apr 06, 2016 Lyonike Mughogho 13 &

Steve Spesho, son to the late gospel songbird Grace Chinga, has quickly succeeded his mother in the music ministry following his recently released hit single, Chikondi, which is topping urban music charts. Spesho, who is… ...

Woman who burned husband’s private parts now free

Apr 06, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 29 &

A Malawian woman who scalded her husband’s private parts in Lilongwe has walked free as the court has only fined her. Magistrate Court of Dowa on Monday told the woman, Juliet Chiwaya to only pay… ...

Malawian IT entrepreneur shortlisted for 2016 Global Innovation Award

Apr 06, 2016 Timothy Ntilosanje 4 &

Angle Dimension, a growing local IT venture, is pleased that its representative, Henry Sauzande, has made it to the 2016 GIST (Global Innovation through Science and Technology) Technology Idea (Tech-I) Competition semifinals. Henry is among the 102… ...

Blantyre Water Board to hike water tariffs

Apr 06, 2016 Luke Bisani 10 &

The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) is considering raising water tariffs in the wake of high electricity bills the board is paying to the Electricity Supply Cooperation of Malawi (Escom). This comes amid incessant worries BWB has… ...

Joyce Banda kills another landmark outside Malawi

Apr 06, 2016 Richard Jimu 299 &

Her success story rages on and now Malawi's  ex President, Joyce Banda has sealed a ninth world recognition by being listed among 12 most powerful female politicians in Africa by the influential ‘African Leadership’ magazine. In just… ...

Malawi to face more blackouts this year

Apr 06, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 96 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) says Malawians should expect more power cuts following the dry spell Malawi has experienced this year. According to Escom board chairperson Jean Mathanga, the rains this growing season… ...

‘Commodity prices not reflecting kwacha appreciation’- Cama

Apr 06, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 19 &

The Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) has expressed concern that prices of different commodities in the country are still high even though the local currency has stabilized. The Kwacha has been gaining value over the… ...

Police arrest two suspected killers of albino boy

Apr 06, 2016 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 29 &

Police in Machinga district have arrested two people in connection with the abduction and murder of a nine year-old boy with albinism in the district. Machinga police spokesperson Davie Sulumba confirmed the arrests and identified… ...

Police net seven in sweeping exercise

Apr 06, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 11 &

Police in the capital Lilongwe have arrested seven people whom they claim to have been the most wanted criminals in the city and in surrounding areas. The seven are Dan Thandizo who is commonly known… ...

Three get 10 years for burglary

Apr 06, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 7 &

The Midima senior resident magistrate court has sentenced three people to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour each for burglary and theft. Police have identified the three as Petrol Sanena, 27, Charles Matabwa, 25 and… ...

University students asked to use condoms

Apr 06, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 60 &

The Family Planning Association of Malawi (Fpam) has urged all students doing their tertiary education to remember using condoms during sexual intercourse. One of Fpam’s officials, Roney Mjozama, was speaking at Chancellor College during a… ...

MCP, DPP urged to break regional barrier

Apr 06, 2016 Luke Bisani 23 &

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have been urged to make sure they appeal to Malawians from all regions if they are to have a serious battle in the… ...

Sick pervert gets 12 years for raping step-daughter

Apr 06, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 9 &

A rapist in Lilongwe city has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment with hard labour for raping his 14 year-old step-daughter. According to Lilongwe police publicist, Inspector Kingsley Dandaula, the convict Kondwani Sasandukira, 34, committed… ...

Man killed over K200

Apr 06, 2016 Bright Malenga 45 &

A man in Nkhotakota district has murdered his uncle who wanted to collect a K200 debt from him. According to a witness, the deceased Noah Phiri, 63, went to the house of the suspect, Maxwell… ...

Bullets want justice in Chande contract disputes

Apr 06, 2016 Frazer Zakeyu 154 &

Nyasa Big Bullets General Secretary Kelvin Moyo has called on Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and Super League of Malawi (SULOM) to intervene in Jaffali Chande’s proposed move to Mighty Be Forward Wanderers. Bullets, FAM,… ...