Religious leaders have slammed police bosses for keeping mum about arrests after brutal street violence rocked Lilongwe over two weeks back. Bishop Gilford Matonga from the Public Affairs Committee blasted cops for refusing to update citizens despite crystal clear social media footage showing armed thugs beating innocent people. The interfaith spokesperson demanded answers from officers who watched attackers carry weapons and assault fellow Malawians during the chaotic demonstrations. Police brass have dodged questions about investigations even though video evidence clearly identifies several perpetrators who went on the rampage. Matonga expressed deep frustration that law enforcement remains tight-lipped about bringing violent...
America's top diplomat Amy Diaz made her final rounds through Malawi's political circles before heading home. The outgoing Chargé d'Affaires sat down with heavyweight opposition figures including former presidents Peter Mutharika and Joyce Banda. Diaz also grabbed face time with UTM boss Dalitso Kabambe and UDF chief Atupele Muluzi as September elections loom large. Political heavyweights got an earful about keeping things peaceful when voting kicks off on September 16. The US envoy hammered home her message about avoiding any campaign violence that could spiral out of control.
Diaz praised Malawi's track record of smooth power handovers between rival parties. She pushed party bosses to put country before personal political gain as...
Prison bosses across Malawi shut down talk about guards walking off the job after wild rumors spread like wildfire. Steve Meke from the Malawi Prison Service jumped on the phone with Malawi24 to set the record straight about strike chatter. The spokesman slammed reports suggesting correctional officers might abandon their posts over workplace beefs. Guards keep showing up for duty and handling business as usual despite all the gossip flying around. Meke stressed that security stays rock solid at every lockup facility nationwide.
Earlier reports had suggested prison workers were ready to stage slowdowns because of mounting frustrations with management. Officers griped about getting passed over for promotions while their police...
Higher Education Minister Jessie Kabwila praised teachers as the foundation of quality learning during Thursday's Leadership Summer School launch at the Malawi School of Government in Lilongwe. The minister highlighted how educators drive the nation's academic success through their relentless commitment and effort. Kabwila stressed that the program will boost teacher educator skills while supporting the country's development agenda for upgrading training institutions. The initiative aligns with continuous professional development goals across Malawi's education sector. Government officials believe the summer school marks a major step forward for educational advancement.
Mary Immaculate College from Ireland has worked alongside Malawi's...
MACRA's top boss Daud Suleman delivered a stern warning to courier companies and media workers during a Blantyre workshop on Thursday. The Director General told attendees they must get familiar with the country's Data Protection Act before enforcement actions begin. Suleman pushed for cooperation between regulators and industry players rather than jumping straight into punitive measures. He highlighted how courier services serve as a backbone for digital progress across the nation. The official stressed that these businesses cannot operate outside legal boundaries when handling sensitive customer information.
Suleman explained the critical need for companies to separate private data from public information. He warned that third-party...
Sylvester Namiwa refuses to back down after thugs beat him up during a massive street protest against election bosses. The Citizens for Credible Elections leader got roughed up on June 26 while marching through Lilongwe demanding top electoral officials step down. Justice Annabell Mtalimanja and Andrew Mpesi face calls to quit their posts after protesters accused them of running a shady election operation. Security forces watched the whole ugly scene unfold but did nothing to stop the violence. Namiwa declares the intimidation tactics have only made him more determined to fight for clean elections.
Attackers wielding machetes smashed property during the brutal assault that left many witnesses stunned by the brazen display. Police...
Corruption hunters nabbed two suspects after catching them red-handed in a dodgy Parliament procurement scam. Alinafe Banda Malisawa works as a senior buying officer for the legislative body while Grace Kusani runs her business called Divine Excellence. The Anti-Corruption Bureau pounced on the pair following a thorough investigation into their alleged crooked dealings. Officials discovered evidence pointing to office abuse, document forgery, and fraudulent contract manipulation. Both women face serious criminal charges that could land them behind bars.
Malisawa allegedly ordered her subordinates to approve delivery paperwork before any goods actually arrived at Parliament buildings. She also green-lit purchase orders that allowed...
Malawi business chiefs rolled out their latest weapon against chronic trade problems during a high-profile gathering in Lilongwe. Government bigwigs and international partners witnessed the birth of Smart Connect, a digital beast designed to supercharge the country's export game. The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre pushed the platform as their secret sauce for matching local producers with hungry global markets. Managing Director Kruger Phiri declared the system would revolutionize how farmers and businesses connect with buyers worldwide. Red tape nightmares that plague investors could become ancient history thanks to the streamlined approach.
The platform packs serious firepower with business-to-business marketplaces and real-time...
Environmental officials gathered dozens of media workers at their Kanifing headquarters demanding action against plastic pollution and trash dumping. Sheikh Alkinky Sanyang from the education unit told reporters they must become warriors against environmental destruction threatening animal and human lives. More than 40 journalists packed the documentation center for intensive briefings about garbage laws and chemical dangers. The agency wants news teams to blast their audiences with messages about protecting fragile ecosystems across the West African nation. Media bosses heard stern warnings about manufacturing and importing banned plastic bags that choke waterways and wildlife.
Lamin Camara from the inter-sectoral service network...
