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Gwamba backs brother in-law, fugitive Bushiri

Nov 17, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Blood is indeed thicker than water. Award winning musician Gwamba says he is standing in solidarity with his sister Mary Bushiri and her husband, fugitive Shepherd Bushiri, who are wanted in South Africa for fraud… ...

DStv spices up festive season

Nov 17, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Africa's entertainment providers MultiChoice has introduced additional DStv content for families ahead of the festive season. Confirming the development was MultiChoice Malawi Managing Director, Gus Banda, who said DStv is overflowing with excitement and an… ...

Chakwera was not searched – SA denies abusing Malawi leader over fugitive prophet

Nov 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

South African Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi has dismissed as untrue reports that Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera was treated badly in South Africa over Shepherd Bushiri's escape. Speaking before a Parliamentary Committee which is… ...

Finance Minister Felix Mlusu gives MRA K150 billion monthly target

Nov 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Finance Minister Felix Mlusu has given the revenue collection body, the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), a K150 billion monthly collection target during the 2020/2021 fiscal year. Speaking to reporters in Blantyre on Monday after touring… ...

Demonstrators blocked by law enforcers in Nkhatabay

Nov 17, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police on Monday blocked people who were demonstrating against installation of new Traditional Authority Mankhambira in Nkhatabay District. Demonstrators wanted to present their petition to the District Commissioner's office against the coronation of Baldwin Banda… ...

Watchman arrested for murder in Chitipa

Nov 17, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Chitipa have arrested a 75-year-old man for killing William Nyondo aged 40. Police Publicist in Chitipa Sub Inspector Gladwell Simwaka identified the suspect as Henry Simkonda who works as a watchman. Simwaka said… ...

Six people injured, four houses destroyed after heavy rains in Rumphi

Nov 17, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Heavy rains coupled with strong winds have destroyed four houses as well as a church and have also left six people injured. According to Rumphi police station Public Relations Officer Inspector Henry Mnjere, the disaster… ...