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Angola: Shooting spree by security forces kills at least 10 protesters

Feb 02, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Angolan security forces have shot and killed more than 10 protesters since 30 January, rights group Amnesty International says. The killings have been happening in the mining town of Cafunfo, Cuango municipality, Lunda Norte province,… ...

African filmmakers lend talents to UN

Dec 12, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Seven short films aimed at combating COVID-19 misinformation have been produced by the 2020 cohort of the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy, putting the talents of young African filmmakers to work on one of the biggest… ...

UK provides income relief to Malawian families affected by Covid-19

Dec 02, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The United Kingdom has contributed to a new fund which will provide income relief to more than 8,000 families affected by a drop in remittances from South Africa due to the negative impacts of COVID-19.… ...

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… ...