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Driver escapes after killing cyclist in Mangochi

Mar 09, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Michael Chiotcha A-26-year-old man identified as Edward Malefula has died after being hit by a vehicle at Nyambi village along Bakili Muluzi Highway in Mangochi. The driver abandoned the vehicle after the accident and… ...

Malawian woman sentenced to 24 years over drug trafficking in Hong Kong

Mar 09, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A court in Hong Kong has sentenced 30-year-old Estina Mukasera to 24 years in jail for drug trafficking. Mukasera was found guilty of drug trafficking following her arrest in 2018 over possession of 2,190 grams… ...

UTM supporters back independent candidate in Chikwawa

Mar 09, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

UTM members on Tuesday showed support for independent parliamentary aspirant for Chikwawa East Constituency Phoebe Mtembenuzenu when she was presenting her nomination letters for the upcoming by-elections. The supporters who were clad in UTM party… ...

M’bwana appointed TNM CEO

Mar 09, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

TNM has confirmed the appointment of Arnold Kweyani Mbwana as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. M’bwana had been serving as acting CEO since November last year following the resignation of Michiel Buitelaar. M’bwana joined… ...

FAM pays tribute to Hoener

Mar 09, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

FAM has paid tribute to former Technical Director late Manfred Hoener describing him as one of the outstanding pioneers of Malawi football with an exceptional eye for spotting talent. Hoener died on Saturday evening due… ...

Watchman jailed 12 years for burglary, sexual assault

Mar 09, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The First Grade Magistrate's Court in Rumphi on Monday sentenced 42-year old Mavuto Mhango to 12 years in prison for breaking into his neighbour’s house where he sexually assaulted the neighbour and chopped off her… ...

10 present nomination papers in Zomba Changalume

Mar 09, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Ten candidates including People's Party candidate Lawrence Bisika and independent candidates Annie Fletcher and OG Issa have presented their nomination papers for the parliamentary race in Zomba Changalume. The presentation of nomination… ...