Month: February 2016 Posts

Mafunde chides DPP govts

Feb 01, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 40 &

One of Malawi’s opposition political parties which contested in the 2014 tripartite elections, Mafunde, says problems which the country is facing are a result of mistakes previous and current governments made. Speaking to one of… ...

China gives Malawi billions for food aid

Feb 01, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 241 &

The government of the People’s Republic of China has responded to President Peter Mutharika’s recent appeal for humanitarian support in the wake of food shortage in the country. The Asian country has donated US$9.23 million… ...

Mutharika angry with Malawians on Facebook

Jan 31, 2016 Aubrey Makina 802 &

...APM might contemplate banning FB, Twitter Malawi President Mutharika whose fall was highlighted on social media and became an issue of debate has not hidden his displeasure with Malawians on Facebook and Twitter among other… ...

Mutharika fires bodyguard after his ‘fall’

Jan 30, 2016 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 795 &

Just days after he fell down, Malawi President Peter Mutharika has axed one of his body guards, Malawi24 has learnt. The bodyguard, Superintendent Ben Mwaliwa has since been sent to Nthalire Police Station in Mzimba. According to reports,… ...

Mutharika orders arrests on murders of the elderly in Neno

Jan 28, 2016 Richard Jimu 132 &

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has condemned the murder of four senior citizens by a mob in Neno. In a statement signed by his press officer, Gerald Viola, the president says he is saddened by the… ...

Malawi kwacha rated world’s worst performing currency

Jan 27, 2016 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 399 &

A report by international financial experts reveals that the Malawi Kwacha has lost about 35% of its value under the leadership of President Peter Mutharika, pinning it one of the worst currencies in Africa. The… ...

Are gays and lesbians now FREE in Malawi?

Jan 26, 2016 Joseph Dumbula 255 &

It’s been a week now since the Malawi Government said that no arrests will be made on homosexuals, but then it remains unclear on whether the directive entirely means the practice is now condoned or… ...