Month: November 2020 Posts

MultiChoice Talent Factory and CBS Justice announce True Crime Masterclass Series

Nov 10, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) and thematic TV channel CBS Justice, owned by AMC Networks International – UK and ViacomCBS, have announced their first partnership, offering four true crime masterclasses to MTF students and industry… ...

15 Malawians get millions in loans from the African Funding Tour

Aug 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Phillip Dzikanyanga Courageous USA in collaboration with the Timeless Women of Wonder (T-WOW) on Friday provided loans, ranging from K20 million to over K60 million, to 15 Malawians  whose business ideas proved more viable… ...

Mordecai Msiska puts Malawi in the spotlight

Jul 01, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Senior Counsel Mordecai Msiska has saved the day for Malawi having brought the country to international attention after turning down a ministerial position. The veteran legal expert was trusted by President Lazarus Chakwera to head… ...

Can cryptocurrencies replace paper money in Africa?

Jun 24, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Interest around the world for Bitcoin has spiked, with global searches for “Bitcoin” having reached their highest levels in a year. Africa leads the way, with 3 out of 5 of the top regions for… ...

China’s Xi Jinping says African countries will benefit from COVID-19 vaccine

Jun 20, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Chinese president Xi Jinping says China will continue supporting Africa's response to COVID-19 and has promised African countries that they will be among the first to benefit from COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking during the Extraordinary China-Africa… ...

Southern African Chief Justices demand Muhara to withdraw “offensive notice”

Jun 15, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Southern African Chief Justices’ Forum (SACJF) has urged Chief Secretary to the Government Lloyd Muhara to withdraw the “offensive notice” placing Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda on forced leave. The SACJF has made the demand… ...

African rights groups tell Mutharika administration to respect Judiciary

Jun 15, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

African rights organisations and lawyer associations have advised President Peter Mutharika's administration to refrain from forcing Judges to go on leave and to respect independence of the Judiciary. The rights groups and lawyers associations from… ...

MultiChoice partners One Africa on COVID-19 Hope for Africa Concert

May 25, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

As part of efforts to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa,  MultiChoice has partnered with the One Africa Global Foundation for a continent-wide broadcast of the COVID-19 Hope for Africa Concert. Confirming… ...

African farmers lose export market access due to COVID-19

Apr 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Millions of African smallholder farmers who grow fruits and vegetables for export have lost market access as flights are canceled and borders restricted around the world due to the COVID-19. This is according to the… ...

Jack Ma donates medical supplies to Malawi for coronavirus fight

Mar 26, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The medical supplies which Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has donated to Malawi for Covid-19 fight arrived in the country on Wednesday. The supplies were delivered at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe from Addis Ababa by… ...

Mutharika to attend UK-Africa Investment Summit next month

Dec 24, 2019 Russell Kondowe 1 &

President Peter Mutharika will attend the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London next month. The summit will be hosted by the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on 20th January, 2020. Mutharika is expected to be accompanied… ...

Airtel Africa crosses 100 million subscribers milestone

Sep 02, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Airtel Africa says a combination of an under-penetrated telecom market, rising smartphone affordability along with low data penetration have seen the company reach 100 million customers across its operations. According to the statement released on… ...

12 people killed in Zimbabwe protests

Jan 26, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

At least 12 people have been killed and dozens more injured by Zimbabwean security forces since protests began on 14 January. According to Amnesty International, up to 700 people, including minors, have been detained after… ...

Congo Election: Opposition Felix Tshisekedi wins DRC’s elections

Jan 10, 2019 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC)'s  electoral commission has declared opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi winner of the country's presidential elections. If confirmed, Mr Tshisekedi will be the first opposition challenger to win since the DR Congo… ...

Gabon soldiers launch coup

Jan 07, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Soldiers in Gabon have launched a coup to oust President Ali Bongo who has been in power since 2009. The junior army officers have taken control of the national radio station which they used to… ...