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…Mafco’s good home run continues… After 450 minutes of a winless run in the TNM Super League, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets finally returned to winning way with a comfortable 3-0 win over FOMO FC at Kamuzu Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Social media influencer and philanthropist Onjezani Kenani has successfully raised fourteen million kwacha within just a week to support renowned musician Sir Paul Banda.  Kenani initiated the campaign on Monday, July 8, 2024, in response to the challenges faced by the “Malilime” hitmaker following the recent passing of his younger brother and main supporter, Lucius […] The post Good Samaritan! Onjezani takes Sir Paul Banda to ‘Kenani’ appeared first on Malawi 24.

Chikwawa District Commissioner Nardin Kamba received an applaud from Malawi Vice President Michael Usi following a surprise visit to the district government offices this morning  Usi arrived at the Chikwawa District Council offices around 7:45 AM to find the DC already present since reporting to the office at 7:28 AM, a punctuality that pleased the […] The post Chikwawa DC Passes Veep’s Surprise Inspection appeared first on Malawi 24.

Political activist Bon Kalindo has expressed shock and dismay at the government’s decision to hike import duty for candles describing the move as ill-timing and will worsen the already worsening situation in the country claiming that candles are being used by the poor in Malawi.

Twelve hectares Nanyanga Solar Powered Irrigation Scheme at Senior Chief Malemia in Zomba is expected to improve the food situation among 120 small-scale farmers after the Transformation of Agriculture through Building Resilience and Harnessing Green Opportunity (TARGO) project worthy K358 million kwacha came into the response to address food deficit in the area.

Wachiwiri kwa mtsogoleri wa dziko lino yemwenso ndi ogwirizira mpando wa mtsogoleri wa chipani cha United Transformation Movement (UTM) a Michael Usi ati palibe chifukwa choti athawe ntchito yomwe a Chakwera komanso a Chilima anawakhulupilira nayo.

The Blantyre Senior Resident Magistrate court has convicted and sentenced a 21-year-old man, Mwayiwawo Magalasi, to six years imprisonment with hard labour for having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl. Public Relations Officer for Soche Police Station, Sergeant Aaron Chilala has confirmed this to Malawi24.

One of the prominent Chief in Nkhata-Bay, Senior Chief Nyaliwanga has strongly warned communities and contractors against sabotage of project materials in the district. The chief issued the warning when  Nkhata Bay District Council was handing over a contractor to start rehabilitation works of a K23 million gravity-fed Chikwima – Mpamba water project funded through […] The post Chief warns communities against sabotage of project materials appeared first on Malawi 24.

The sales committee of Malawi’s tobacco industry has proposed an early closure for the 2024 tobacco selling season, set at the start of August. According to Telephorus Chigwenembe, the Public Relations Officer of the Tobacco Commission, the committee, which includes various industry stakeholders, has decided to close Chinkhoma floors on July 12, Lilongwe and Limbe […] The post 2024 Tobacco Selling Season to End Early August appeared first on Malawi 24.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says they will launch the 2025 General Elections on 2nd August this year. This was disclosed today by MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja during a press briefing in Lilongwe.

Chipani chotsutsa boma cha Democratic Progressive (DPP) chatsimikiza za kutuluka m’chipani kwa a Dalitso Kabambe, koma chati sichikudandaula ponena kuti ngakhale banja limene limatha ndipo aliyese amalowera kwake. Potsatira kalata yomwe a Kabambe omwe anakhalaposo gavanala wa banki ya ikulu ya Reserve atulutsa Lolemba yolengeza za kutuluka m’chipanichi, DPP yalemba pa tsamba lake la fesibuku […] The post Aliyese ali ndi ufulu osintha chipani – yatelo DPP appeared first on Malawi 24.

The Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) has disclosed that blood donation has significantly increased in the country to an extent where it has surpassed the collection target. This is according to the MBTS Acting Chief Executive Officer, Bridon M’baya who was speaking over the weekend when the Service received a donation of K7 million from […] The post Malawi exceeds blood collection target appeared first on Malawi 24.

A Dalitso Kabambe omwe anaonetsa chidwi chokapikisana nawo pa udindo wa mtsogoleri wa Democratic Progress Party (DPP) ku konveshoni ikubwerayi, atuluka chipanichi. Kabambe yemwe analinso gavanala wa Reserve Bank ya Malawi, walengeza za kutuluka kwake mchipani chotsutsa cha DPP kudzera mukalata yomwe atulutsa lero Lolemba pa July 15, 2024.

The Ministry of Health through the Public Health Institute of Malawi has declared the end of the Cholera outbreak in Malawi. A statement signed by Secretary for Health, Dr. Samson Mndolo indicates that the declaration has been made because the country has for the past four weeks not registered any confirmed case of cholera from […] The post Malawi Triumphs Over Cholera: Outbreak Declared Over appeared first on Malawi 24.

Former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Dalitso Kabambe has dumped the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).  In a press statement released today Kabambe said: “After much reflection and consideration, I have decided to resign as a member of the Democratic Progressive Party effective 14th July, 2024.

This analysis highlights several key points: Firstly, despite UTM’s withdrawal from the Tonse Alliance, officials, including Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule, have chosen to remain in their government roles. Kamtukule’s rationale for not resigning—citing unchanged reasons for her appointment—reflects a broader trend where officials prioritize their current positions over party loyalty.

In an exclusive interview, Shadric Namalomba, the presidential advisor and spokesperson for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), clarified that the party has not received any official notification regarding Dalitso Kabambe’s resignation.  This statement comes in response to widespread speculation and viral reports circulating on social media.

Oyimba Nepman yemwe dzina lake lenileni ndi Neppier Longwe wadzudzula oyimba anzake omwe akumaonetsera mkhalidwe wa nsanje mmayimbidwe a m’dziko muno. Nepman, yemwe padakali pano ali m’dziko la Zambia wayankhula chomwechi kudzera pa tsamba lake la mchezo la Facebook pomwe wati anthu amene akumuchitira nsanje wa anamupeza ndipo azamusiwa mmayimbidwe.

Katswiri pa ndale mdziko muno, a George Chaima, ati panali kuthekera koti UTM ipitilire ndi mgwirizano wa Tonse monga momwe anadekhera mtsogoleri wa chipanichi a Saulos Chilima koma ati UTM ikanapilira mozunzika.

Mtsogoleri wa dziko lino a Lazarus Chakwera ati mpingo uli ndi gawo lalikulu kupemphelera dziko la Malawi ndi masomphenya ake. M’mawu awo pamene anakasonkhana nawo pa mwambo wa mapemphero ku mpingo wa Lingadzi CCAP mu mzinda wa Lilongwe a Chakwera anati mpingo ukuyenera kupemphelera dziko lathu ndi masomphenya a tsogolo lake, Ponena kuti aliyense akuyenera […] The post Kumbukirani kupemphelera dziko lathu – Chakwera appeared first on Malawi 24.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets registered their 8th draw of the season when they came from behind to draw 1-1 against Civil Service United at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday afternoon. In all fairness, it was the visitors who should have walked out of the stadium with all points but their frontmen failed to convert their clear-cut […] The post From quadruple winners to an ordinary team: Bullets falter as Silver Strikers drop two points  appeared first on Malawi 24.

Different views have emerged on the United Transformation Party’s (UTM’s) survival following its exit from the governing Tonse alliance. Taking to various social media platforms immediately after the party’s Central Executive Committee members announced their exiting at a news conference on Friday, some Malawians have hailed the move while others have criticised the decision.

Jean Mathanga, Chairperson of the Blue Fund, has emphasized the critical need for collective effort within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to secure a return to power in the 2025 elections.  In her recent address, at the fundraising dinner organized by the DPP, she highlighted the importance of every member’s participation in rejuvenating the party’s […] The post Mathanga urges party unity for 2025 elections appeared first on Malawi 24.

The High Court in Lilongwe has awarded K75 million in damages to Joshua Chisa Mbele for character assassination. This ruling comes after a legal battle in which Mbele, represented by counsel Innocencia Ottober, sought redress for defamation.

Enoch Chihana, President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), has issued a stern ultimatum to President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, demanding that a commission of inquiry be established within 20 days to investigate the recent plane crash involving the late Saulos Klaus Chilima and others.

…wins for Karonga, Mafco as Tigers goes down at home… Moyale Barracks’s unbeaten league run against Mighty Mukuru Wanderers at Kamuzu Stadium continued on Saturday afternoon when the Mzuzu-based soldiers recorded a memorable 2-1 win to frustrate the Nomads who are chasing for the title in seven years.

Political activist Bon Kalindo has vowed to be arrested, prosecuted and die for the Malawi National flag to liberate the country from the shackles of the MCP dictatorship which has seen the country moving back to the old Malawi Congress Party (MCP) days.

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Sosten Gwengwe, has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to adopt innovative practices and think creatively to break the status quo. Speaking at the official opening of the AGCOM-SME-Matching Grant Window Stakeholders Briefing of the Agriculture Commercialization (AGCOM) project at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel, Gwengwe emphasized the potential for SMEs […] The post From Nandolo to Vehicles: Minister Urges Tech Innovation in Malawi! appeared first on Malawi 24.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have been dealt a significant blow as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned and blacklisted Bingu Stadium from hosting CAF Champions League matches due to its poor condition.

The newly assigned Mzuzu City Hammers Coach, Kondwani Ikwanga,  says his team is ready to get maximum points against Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos on Saturday at Mzuzu Stadium in the TNM Super League match.

The recent withdrawal of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) from the Tonse Alliance has sparked a variety of reactions from different quarters. Here’s a snapshot of the diverse opinions expressed following the split: Fischer Morgan’s perspective Fischer Morgan attributes UTM’s departure to a mix of anger and frustration.

Godfrey Mpinganjira, Balaka District Youth Officer, has appealed to young people in the district to seek immediate medical attention if they exhibit signs and symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Mpinganjira emphasized that the failure of some youths to seek medical treatment is a pressing issue that requires swift action from leaders.