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MEC rejects underage candidate in Karonga

Mar 12, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

The parliamentary bid of Leadership with Compassion Party (LCP) candidate in Karonga Northwest, Promise Kaunda, has suffered a huge setback following his rejection by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) due to age. The stunning announcement… ...

‘They are selfish’: Sulom Vice GS hits at politicians over football restart

Mar 12, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Super League of Malawi (Sulom) Vice General Secretary Zechariah Nyirenda has accused government officials of double standards in the way they have handled football fan's request to resume Super League matches after a six week… ...

D-Day for Walter Nyamilandu: Faces stiff competition to retain FIFA Council seat

Mar 12, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

It's D-Day for Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu as he faces six candidates for the position of FIFA Council member seat bloc at elections which will be held in Morocco today. Unlike… ...

‘Do as I say’: Chakwera disregards Covid-19 guidelines

Mar 11, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera disregarded Covid-19 guidelines like social distancing when he received the vaccine for the Coronavirus disease. The president who got the first jab in Zomba today was crowded with several members of… ...

JB gets Covid-19 vaccine

Mar 11, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former President Joyce Banda and former First Gentleman Richard Banda today received the Covid-19 vaccine in Zomba. Banda who ruled Malawi for two years from 2012 to 2014 was the only former president of Malawi… ...

Denmark, Norway suspends Covid-19 vaccine over blood clotting scare

Mar 11, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Denmark and Norway has suspended AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, similar to what Malawi got, over fears that some patients were having blood clots after the jab but European authorities say there is no evidence linking the… ...

Chipanga Banda to fulfill part of pledge after losing election

Mar 11, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Alufeyo Chipanga Banda who failed to win the vice chairperson position during the Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) elections says he will fulfill part of the K5 million pledge he made during campaign. Chipanga lost… ...