protests Archives

Six nabbed over minibus drivers’ riots in Mzuzu

Jun 25, 2017 Luke Bisani 12 &

Just like in Malawi's commercial city of Blantyre, business was brought to a standstill in Mzuzu city on Saturday as minibus drivers and conductors opted to riot in protest of new penalties for contravening laws… ...

Malawi Housing reverses plans to hike house rentals

Jun 17, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 19 &

Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) has announced that it has reversed its decision to hike rentals for its houses across the country. The state corporation last week announced a rental increment ranging from 80 to 120… ...

Aphungu aonjezeledwa malipiro

Jun 12, 2017 Aubrey Makina 1 &

Pamene sukulu ya ukachenjede ya Chancellor idakali chitsekele ndipo aphunzitsi a ku Primary anyanyala ntchito pa nkhani yokhudza ndalama, zaululika kuti a phungu a ku nyumba ya malamulo akhala akumwemwetela mwezi ukamatha. Malinga ndi malipoti,… ...

Angry polytechnic students’ parents storm Blantyre Police

Jul 25, 2016 Luke Bisani 74 &

The University of Malawi (Unima) fees hike matter has now forced parents of 14 arrested Malawi Polytechnic students to hold a vigil at Blantyre Police station demanding the release of their children. On Friday, police… ...

More support for Winiko’s nude protest: Kamlepo to welcome protestors at Parliament

Jun 18, 2016 Aubrey Makina 85 &

All is falling into place for the 23 June nude protest that will be led by comedian and Member of Parliament for Mulanje South Bon Winiko Kalindo that is meant at forcing Parliament to force… ...

How Billy Kaunda knocked out Bakili Muluzi

Apr 12, 2016 Wonderful Mkhutche 216 &

In his first three albums, Mwapindulanji (1997), Alibe Mawu (1999) and Muyime Kaye (2000), Malawi musician Billy Kaunda was a musician who completely had nothing to do with politics. He was a soft spoken young… ...

Mzuzu protesters arrested

Mar 14, 2016 Justin Mkweu 238 &

Police this morning arrested 13 demonstrators in the city for going ahead with anti-government protests which had been called off. The vigil was organised by Mzuzu Youth Association (MYA) to demand solutions to the maize… ...