Zimbabwean businesses plan to stay open Monday, March 31, despite calls for protests that many consider harmful. Business leaders believe the country cannot handle disruptions to its economy and ask citizens to stay peaceful. The government has promised stability, and the head of retail businesses told ZBC News Friday that stores will operate normally.
Mr. Denford Mutashu from the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers said all shops will open as usual with support from security services. He pointed out that protests have always hurt the economy instead of helping. Other business groups agree on the need for peace. The Zimbabwe Miners Federation has told its members to treat Monday as a normal workday and to value the benefits of national...
President Mnangagwa promoted Major General Matatu to Lieutenant General and made him Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army. Mnangagwa also leads the Zimbabwe Defence Forces as Commander-in-Chief. Dr. Rushwaya, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, shared this news.
Matatu starts his new job immediately. His appointment follows all rules in the Zimbabwe Constitution and Defence Act. He takes over from Lieutenant General Sanyatwe, who recently left the position. Sanyatwe became the Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture after Thursday's swearing-in ceremony.
Someone wants to check if Malawi votes are being counted fairly. A mystery person has stepped up as a private detective, ready to look through all the voting records. This offer comes as many people worry about whether the Malawi Electoral Commission plays by the rules. Opposition groups think the current system might help President Lazarus Chakwera unfairly.
The detective plans to search through voter lists for anything suspicious. Nobody knows who this investigator is yet. Many groups involved with elections have asked for outside experts to review everything for years. They believe independent eyes need to see what happens behind closed doors at the election office.
MEC keeps saying no to these requests. They claim their methods...
Malawi's higher education leaders just launched a big hunt for fake college papers across the country. They want to ensure that real degrees keep their value. Education Minister Jessie Kabwila says they found three main types of fake papers: those from lying about school work, papers from schools nobody recognizes, and made-up doctorates or professor titles that people didn't earn through actual study.
The National Council for Higher Education must check every college or university in Malawi. Schools running without government approval will shut down quickly, with legal trouble coming next. Even approved schools breaking the rules might lose their right to run or teach students. Kabwila believes fake degrees hurt society like cancer...
CTS Courier just started a new program called the "Bwenzi la Akasi Initiative" to help their customers celebrate happy times and face tough situations. This program shows how much the company cares about the people who use their services. The courier business wants to build better relationships with everyone who ships packages through them. They believe caring matters as much as delivering boxes.
CTS Courier Managing Director Jacqueline Bokosi told Malawi24 that customers made their company successful. She explained that they grew into a leading delivery service because people trusted them with important packages. The business is grateful for all the support it has received over the years. Their new program serves as a thank-you...
Tavona Biza recently became the top leader at Old Mutual Malawi, taking over from Edith Jiya, who ran the company for nine years. Jiya left for South Africa last November, where she leads the Retail Mass Market division of Old Mutual's Mass and Foundation group. Biza met with staff and stakeholders on Wednesday during a ceremony in Blantyre, where he talked about his plans for the company's growth and future direction.
Biza promised customers they could expect fresh financial products and creative solutions over the next few years. He stated that Old Mutual plans to keep its position as Malawi's number one financial services provider. The new CEO highlighted plans to boost Malawi by investing in better infrastructure, farming projects...
The government wants Malawians to build stronger houses that can withstand bad weather. Three new types of houses appeared Thursday in Chikwawa. Illovo Sugar Malawi and Catholic Relief Services paid for these houses. These special homes cost less money but stay strong during storms and floods.
Lands Minister Deus Gumba came to see these new houses. He said they show everyone how to make good homes without spending lots of cash. He believes every person in Malawi deserves a decent place to live that stays standing when nature hits hard. The government plans to work with many groups to help citizens build better houses.
Kondwani Msimuko from Illovo Sugar Malawi asked locals to copy these house plans. He pointed out that Chikwawa faces...
People across the Mzimba District worry about how long it takes to get justice in Malawi. They say these delays hurt basic rights, especially for those who need help most. The Malawi Human Rights Commission held a public meeting on Thursday, during which many shared their frustrations.
Local leader Inkosi Kampingo Sibande talked about how hard the system hits poor people. He pointed to expensive lawyer fees, far-away courts, and cases that keep getting pushed back. These problems leave many accused persons stuck in jail for years without ever seeing trial day.
The head of Mzimba Prison, Thomas Dambe, said they currently hold 216 people waiting for trial. Among them sit 49 murder suspects - some have waited over four years because...
The new leader of Zimbabwe Methodists strongly opposes gay relationships. Rev Dr Gift Machinga arrived at Harare airport yesterday, where he clearly stated his views. He told everyone listening that gay people cannot serve as church leaders or preach from Methodist pulpits across Zimbabwe. The Bible teaches against such practices according to the African church position.
American Methodists changed their rules last year with a big vote that accepted gay relationships as normal Christian life. Zimbabwe church members fought against these changes but lost when most American delegates supported the new rules. Machinga wants all Zimbabwean church members to join together despite these differences with their American partners. He asked both...
