Month: July 2021 Posts

We spent K87 million on Independence Day Celebrations – Chimwendo

Jul 24, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Despite State House on Monday saying it did not expect the cost for Independence Day celebrations to exceed K70 million, Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo Banda has revealed that K87 million was spent on… ...

Board rejects Govt’s pick for ESCOM CEO role

Jun 08, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The board of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has refused to appoint a candidate who came fourth during interviews for the role of ESCOM chief executive officer, amid pressure from the government. According to… ...

Chakwera should pay Kunje, Mathanga’s legal costs – CDEDI

May 08, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has called on Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera and secretary to the office of president Zangazanga Chikhosi to use personal funds to pay Jean Mathanga and Linda… ...

Chakwera fires two Malawi Electoral Commissioners

Apr 13, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has fired Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioners Jean Mathanga and Linda Kunje. Secretary to the President and Cabinet Zangazanga Chikhosi has informed the two of their firing. In a letter dated April… ...

NRB boss Somanje fired

Jul 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Lazarus Chakwera administration has fired National Registration Bureau (NRB) Chief Director Mackford Somanje. In a letter dated July 21 addressed to Somanje, Chief Secretary to the Government Zangazanga Chikhosi informed Somanje of the termination… ...

Masks a must in Government offices

Jul 09, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Government says clients seeking services in government offices across the country must wear face masks. Secretary to the Government Zangazanga Chikhosi said this in a statement today. According to Chikhosi, the mandatory use of… ...

Government withdraws notice sending Chief Justice on leave

Jul 07, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

  Malawi Government has withdrawn a notice to send Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda SC on leave pending retirement. According to a press release dated 7th July, 2020 and signed by Chief Secretary of Government Zangazanga… ...