Month: February 2020 Posts

DPP demands ACB to investigate Concourt judges

Feb 17, 2020 Russell Chimbayo 0 &

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has demanded the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate the five Constitutional Court judges who nullified the 2019 presidential elections. DPP supporters and National Governing Council members made the demand… ...

Former minister Henry Mussa concedes defeat

May 22, 2019 Richard Jimu 0 &

Former Communications Minister Henry Mussa has conceded defeat in Chiradzulu East constituency. Unofficial results of Tuesday's elections in the constituency show that Mussa has lost to independent candidate Joseph Nomale who also beat the former… ...

Chilima lying about DPP campaign funding – Govt

May 15, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government has rejected Vice President Saulos Chilima's claims that it has directed parastatal bosses to fund the DPP campaign. The government said this in a statement today signed by former… ...

Government trashes Nkhoma Synod letter

May 01, 2019 Johans Mumba 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Government has rejected the CCAP Nkhoma Synod’s suggestion that Malawians should vote for a God-fearing person. Last week Nkhoma Synod released a letter which among other major things addressed include… ...

Deplorable: China donates two motobikes, Henry Mussa receives donation on behalf of Mutharika

Apr 26, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Information and Communications Technology Henry Mussa has shocked Malawians after he officially recieved two motorbikes which China has donated to Malawi. After receiving the bikes from Chinese ambassador to Malawi Liu Hongyang on… ...

Govt threatens to reveal Chilima’s secrets

Apr 16, 2019 Richard Jimu 4 &

The Government has threatened to reveal Vice President Saulos Chilima’s secrets after the UTM leader claimed that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is using public resources to sponsor its campaign. On Sunday Chilima said the… ...

Govt to cover medical costs for Zim accident victims

Mar 18, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Government says it will meet medical costs for Malawians who suffered injuries in an accident that occurred in Zimbabwe. The government will also meet funeral costs for the person who died during the accident. The… ...

Govt condemned for intimidating persons with albinism

Mar 10, 2019 Russell Kondowe 3 &

Malawians have condemned the President Peter Mutharika administration for intimidating persons with albinism. This follows a statement which government released yesterday blasting persons with albinism for blocking the M1 road in Lilongwe. The group under… ...

Govt starts building Bingu’s statue

Feb 21, 2019 Richard Jimu 2 &

It’s a symbol of honour – Govt Construction works for the K120 million statue of late president Bingu wa Mutharika have started at Malawi Parliament in Lilongwe. The statue will be erected closer to the… ...

Govt urges radio stations to avoid inciting hatred

Feb 14, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government has advised radio stations to avoid programmes that can incite violence and hatred. Minister of Information and Communications Technology Henry Mussa made the remarks on Wednesday, February 13 during commemoration of World Radio Day.… ...

14-year-old boy with albinism abducted in Dedza

Feb 13, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Thugs have abducted a 14-year-old boy with albinism in the area of chief Chilikumwendo in Dedza. The boy, Goodson Makanjira, was abducted in the early hours of Wednesday. His relatives said six masked men took… ...

Govt dismisses Chilima’s apology

Feb 10, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Government has dismissed Vice President Saulos Chilima’s apology regarding the attack on a journalist in Blantyre last week. The government is not happy with Chilima’s statement that the attack on journalist George Banda “emanated from… ...

Attack on journalist a lesson to Chilima – Govt

Feb 08, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Government says the attack on a journalist by UTM members on Wednesday is a lesson for the party’s leader Saulos Chilima to avoid issuing threats of retaliation. Journalist George Banda was assaulted at COMESA Hall… ...

Submission of nomination papers delayed in Chiradzulu

Feb 08, 2019 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

Submission of nomination papers failed to start on Monday in Chiradzulu North constituency due to unavailability of candidates. According to Constituency Returning Officer (CRO) for the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) at Nyungwi Teachers Development Centre,… ...

Batatawala wants to steal public resources – Govt

Feb 03, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Government says it will use all its expertise and available legal avenues to stop businessman Abdul Karim Batatawala from stealing K53 billion. Minister of Information Henry Mussa said this in a statement yesterday in reaction… ...