Month: July 2020 Posts

UDF spokesperson Ndanga arrested over attack on Tambala family

Jul 30, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police have arrested United Democratic Front (UDF) spokesperson Ken Ndanga over the arson attack that led to the killing of three members of one family. National Police deputy spokesperson, Thomeck Nyaude, has confirmed the arrest… ...

UTM North Governor Njikho resigns

Jul 28, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

UTM Governor for the North Leonard Njikho has stepped down. Njikho who is a former legislator has announced his resignation in a letter to the party. "Today I can confirm rumours that were going round… ...

Three arrested over murder of Tambala family members

Jul 23, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

  Three people have been arrested over the murder of three members of the Tambala family in Lilongwe. Police have confirmed the arrest of the suspects. Deputy National Police Spokesperson Thomeck Nyaude said the law… ...

Ntcheu Bwanje MP launches water project

Jul 11, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

 By: Collings Kalivute - MEC Stringer Ntcheu Member of Parliament (MP) for Ntcheu Bwanje South Constituency Mwisho Alexander Chilikumtima on Thursday launched a water project aimed at curbing water challenges in the area. Speaking after… ...

Chilima forced to cancel tour after mob blocks convoy

Jun 05, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima was on Friday forced to cancel his tour in Machinga after a mob blocked a road to stop his convoy from passing through. The thugs burned tyres and placed logs in… ...

UTM says attack on journalists is attack on democracy

May 31, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

UTM says Friday’s attack on journalists is an attack on democracy which the journalists promote when they cover political rallies. The party's Publicity Secretary Chidanti Malunga made the remarks in a statement on Saturday. On… ...

Phalombe UTM leaders join DPP

May 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Over 480 supporters for UTM including district and constituencies’ governors for Phalombe have defected to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ahead of fresh presidential polls. They were all welcomed to the governing party on Wednesday… ...

Tay Grin concedes defeat

May 27, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawi's hiphop icon, Tay Grin, survived another onslaught on Twitter after throwing in a white towel to concede an early defeat when a fan went on his talent. The multi-award winning artist was attacked on… ...

UTM deputy secretary general joins DPP

May 23, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Deputy Secretary General of the opposition UTM has joined the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The politician identified as Levy Luwemba officially left the party at a rally the United Democratic Front (UDF) and DPP… ...

Mia reiterates commitment to support Tonse Alliance

May 20, 2020 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

…Distributes maize flour to 1000 families Vice President for the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Muhammad Sidik Mia, has reiterated his commitment to support the Tonse Alliance saying his focus is to see regime change.… ...

DPP has failed to deliver – Chilima  

May 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Collings Kalivute - MEC Stringer Vice President Saulos Chilima says the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has failed to deliver developments to the country hence need for Malawians to vote for a strong and… ...

UTM office fire: Third person dies

May 15, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A third person has died following the UTM office fire in Lilongwe. The man identified as Seleman Tambala has died this morning at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH). UTM district governor for Lilongwe, Livan Phiri, has… ...

UTM monitors for 2019 polls yet to be paid

May 12, 2020 Madalitso Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Over 200 monitors hired by UTM during the 21st May, 2019 tripartite polls in Chitipa district are demanding the party to pay them their allowances. According to information from some monitors who opted for anonymity,… ...

Chilima urges UTM supporters to get behind Chakwera

May 11, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

UTM leader Saulos Chilima has urged his supporters to vote for Tonse Alliance presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera, saying they should not be discouraged because the UTM president is not the torchbearer for the alliance. Chilima,… ...

HRDC calls for immediate resignation of Ansah

May 09, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Jane Ansah to resign from her position following Friday’s Supreme Court of Appeal ruling which upheld the nullification of 2019 elections. Speaking at… ...