Month: August 2021 Posts

Mzuzu residents spend Covid relief money on luxuries

Aug 03, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Some Malawians in Mzuzu are using Covid-19 relief money to buy luxuries such as smartphones. Thousands of people in major townships of the city have received money, amounting to MK105,000 each, meant to cushion them… ...

Moyale Barracks Volleyball teams begin preparations for international tournament

Jul 30, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Moyale Barracks Men’s and Women’s volleyball teams have started preparations for the Mzuzu international Volleyball Tournament which will be held in August. According to coach Aron Phiri, both Moyale men and Moyale Queens will participate… ...

Oasis Private School employees complain over unpaid salaries

Jul 23, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Former and current employees of  Oasis Pvt Schools also known as Royal Secondary Pvt Schools in Mzuzu have complained over unpaid salary arrears, with the current employees saying they are threatened with dismissals when they… ...

Malawians defend Chakwera against accusations of ‘cluelessness’

Jul 12, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

As criticism of nepotism and poor governance from sections of the country continue pouring on President Lazarus Chakwera, some Malawians have defended the president, arguing that he needs time to fix the country. In street… ...

Employers still paying Malawians MK18,000 as monthly stipends in Mzuzu

Jul 09, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Some Malawians in Mzuzu have disclosed that their bosses are still paying them stipends that are below government's set minimum wage of MK50,000 per month. In an interview, Gomezgani Sichali, shop assistant for one of… ...

Man jailed five years for threatening to stab sister

Jul 06, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Senior Resident Magistrate court in Mzuzu has sentenced a 33-year-old man, identified as Jackie Mwandira, to five years imprisonment for threatening to stab his sister with a knife. During court proceedings it was revealed… ...

Man sentenced to 18 years in jail for raping stepdaughter

Jul 06, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Mzuzu Principal Resident Magistrate court has sentenced a 42-year-old man to 18 years in prison for raping his 14-year-old step daughter. The man has been identified as Ibrahim Balazanjesai. The court through Police Prosecutor, Inspector… ...

Government commends businessperson for creating pine forest

Jun 26, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Government through the Forestry Department has commended businessperson for planting pine trees on 120 hectares of land. Officials from Forestry Headquarter visited the 120 hectares of Pine trees at Kavuzi. Chief Forestry Officer responsible for… ...

Four Ministry of Lands officials arrested over K1.8 million illegal land sale

Jun 25, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday and Thursday arrested four Ministry of Lands officials in Mzuzu for illegally selling a piece of land at Area 4 in Mzuzu. On 23rd June, 2021, the Anti-Corruption Bureau… ...

Chilichonse Chakwera mtengo!’ Malawians complain about prices of goods

Jun 19, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Malawians have expressed concern over the continued rise in prices of essential goods and services, Months after the Tonse Alliance came into power, prices of goods, especially consumables, are escalating at what economists term to… ...

Malova Youth Association to hold vigils at Mzuzu State Lodge

Jun 16, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

A grouping of unemployed youth, trading under 'Malova Youth Association', has disclosed plans to hold vigils at Mzuzu State Lodge till government makes a commitment, in writing, to employ them this year. In an interview,… ...

Prophet Liabunya geared to fight drug abuse among youth in Mzuzu

Jun 15, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Prophet Austin Liabunya says he will implement an initiative aimed at curtailing drug abuse among the youth in Mzuzu, following reports that youth in the city are using drugs such as Chamba and Ngirimbo. Recent… ...

Malawians warned against excessive use of ‘Mphamvu kubedi’ libido boosters.

Jun 10, 2021 Thula Chisamba 1 &

While sending women to orgasm remain an uphill task for many men, doctors have cautioned against excessive use of 'Mphamvu Kubedi'(Libido boosters), saying, overdependence on the drugs and substances would electrocute their bedroom bazookas. In… ...

Hammers crush Eagles

Jun 04, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Ekwendeni Hammers came from behind to beat Blue Eagles 3 - 2 at Mzuzu Stadium in a Tnm Super League match played on Friday. Mecium Mhone open the score sheet in the 5th minute of… ...

Mzomera acquitted over Chakwera rally violence

May 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Regional Governor Christopher Mzomera Ngwira has been cleared of accusations of disrupting a Lazarus Chakwera rally in 2016. The Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Mzuzu has also found four other… ...