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HIV can be eliminated by 2030 – Chakwera

Dec 01, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says the goal to eliminate HIV as a public health threat by 2030 is achievable but has warned that Malawi cannot afford to be complacent in the fight against HIV. The Malawi… ...

Professor Kishindo dies

Dec 01, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Professor Paul Kishindo has died. He was one of the pillars of the University of Malawi. Kishindo was a professor of Rural Sociology and former Dean of Social Science at Chancellor College, the main constituent… ...

Malawi showing signs of failed state, absent leadership – CDEDI

Dec 01, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says Malawi is showing visible signs of a failed state and absent leadership under President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration. This is according to a press statement signed by… ...

Peace NGO condemns minister Chimwendo’s call to violence

Dec 01, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

An organisation which advocates for peace has condemned Minister of Homeland Security for inciting violence by encouraging communities to beat up rape suspects. The minister responsible, Richard Chimwendo Banda, on Sunday advocated for mob justice… ...

Mchacha charged with using insulting language

Dec 01, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Former cabinet minister Charles Mchacha has been charged with three corruption related offences and one count of using insulting language against a journalist. Mchacha was arrested on Sunday and appeared before Principal Resident Magistrate Viva… ...

MEC calls for increased sensitisation ahead of Dec 15 by-elections

Dec 01, 2020 Takondwa Velemu - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appealed to different stakeholders in Phalombe district to sensitize voters on the right procedures of voting  ahead of the December 15 by-elections. MEC Civic and Voter Education Officer, Christina Kumwenda… ...

Man slapped with 18-year jail term for raping girl

Dec 01, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday sentenced 30-year-old King Mussah to 18 years in prison with hard labour for raping his 15-year-old sister in-law. Mangochi Police Station Prosecution Officer, Assistant Superintendent Davie Banda, told… ...