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CHRR calls for consultations on peace commission bill

Mar 25, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has urged government to ensure that there is wide consultation with all critical stakeholders in the development of the National Peace Commission Bill, which aims to promote… ...

Man arrested for marrying child in Mzimba

Mar 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Mzimba have arrested a man for marrying a 13-year-old standard seven learner. The 34-year-old suspect has been identified as Friday Chione of Mlangeni Chione, Traditional Authority Mtwalo in Mzimba. Malawi24 reported yesterday that… ...

Wait is over! Sulom announces TNM Super League return

Mar 25, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has announced the resumption of the 2020/21 TNM Super League season which was put on hold in January due to upsurge in Covid-19 cases. On Wednesday, Government, through the Presidential… ...

Ntchisi election supervisory team warned against malpractices

Mar 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Erah Pinifolo The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has warned Ntchisi election supervisory team members not to be engaged in malpractices that can easily undermine the credibility of the by-election. Speaking at a training on… ...

Chihana urges people in the North to revamp AFORD

Mar 25, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enoch Chihana on Wednesday began his campaign rallies in Karonga Northwest Constituency where he is drumming up support for the party’s candidate Fwasani Silungwe with a call to the people… ...

Couple charged with manslaughter for neglecting sick daughter

Mar 25, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A husband and wife in Balaka have been charged with manslaughter for refusing to provide food and other basic necessities to their two-year-old biological daughter who later died. Confirming the development was Balaka police public… ...

Soldier dies after getting AstraZeneca jab in Ukraine

Mar 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A soldier in Ukraine has died after receiving AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. The Army in Ukraine on Tuesday night announced the death of the servicewoman who had received CoviShield vaccine, the Indian version of the AstraZeneca… ...