Month: July 2017 Posts

Bus owners threaten to strike

Jul 10, 2017 Luke Bisani 86 &

The implementation of new laws for the transport sector continue sparking controversy among concerned parties as bus owners have threatened to strike. The bus owners have said they will hold a strike to protest against… ...

Minibus fares bite hard: passengers left crying

Jul 05, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 2 &

Malawians have expressed concern over the rise in minibus charges that has been recently agreed upon by minibus drivers. This comes in the aftermath of road traffic police's failure to soften stiff regulations it introduced… ...

Minibus drivers protesting in Lilongwe

Jun 27, 2017 Bright Malenga 23 &

Despite calls that minibus operators should not demonstrate, the authorities’ pleas have hit a snag following demonstrations in some parts of Malawi capital, Lilongwe by minibus operators. Minibus operators at Area 23 among others are… ...

We will not soften traffic rules – police

Jun 27, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 30 &

The Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services says it is not going to give in to the demands of minibus drivers to soften traffic rules in the country. The remarks follow protests by minibus… ...

Sitisintha malamulo ndiomwewo – apolisi a pansewu atemetsa nkhwangwa pamwala

Jun 27, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 172 &

Apolisi apansewu mudziko muno atemetsa nkhwangwa pamwala kuti iwo sasintha malamulo omwe abweretsa atsopano ngakhale ma shoveli amaminibasi ndi owathandizila awo anapanga zionetsero. Izi ndimalingana ndi wachiwiri kwa wa mkulu wa apolisi apansewu mmchigawo chakummwera… ...

Human rights committee condemns minibus drivers’ riots

Jun 27, 2017 Luke Bisani 11 &

The Malawi Human Rights Consultative Committee (MHRCC) has faulted riots by minibus drivers and conductors who were protesting against implementation of new road laws in the country. The commercial city of Malawi, Blantyre, on Friday… ...

Minibuses back on Blantyre roads

Jun 24, 2017 Luke Bisani 123 &

Minibuses are back on the roads of Blantyre today after intra-city public transport was disrupted on Friday. A strike by minibus drivers and conductors led to chaos and disturbed business. But Minibus Owners Association of… ...