News In Brief (885)
Organizers of Winter Amapiano Gig Insists On Bringing Zodwa Wa Bantu
Orgnanizers of the Winter Amapiano gig this weekend in Blantyre have insisted the South African performer Zodwa Wa Bantu will attend the show, even as a spectator, despite government banning the artist.
DPP Leadership Apologizes For Failure to Raise Socio-Economic Profile
The Democratic Progressive Party DPP leadership has apologized to Malawians for failing to raise their socio-economic profile during the 10 years it was in power.
Govt Optimistic on ECF Resumption
Government says it is optimistic about resumption of a four-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monitory Fund (IMF) as the board for the international body meets next month to decide on Malawi’s fate.
Flames defender Mark Fodya ruled out of AFCON Qualifiers
Flames defender Mark Fodya has been ruled out of the two 2023 AFCON Qualifiers against Ethiopia and Guinea after sustaining a knee injury.
Hyenas Kill a Man in Kasungu
Fear has gripped villagers at Mphonongo village in the area of Chief Wimbe in Kasungu after suspected marauding hyenas killed a man in the wee hours of today.
DPP Claims Chakwera Dishonest On Cost of Switzerland & Eq. Guinea Trip
The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) claims President Lazarus Chakwera was dishonest in his address to Malawians on the cost of his recent trip to Switzerland and Equatorial Guinea respectively.
NYFA Revises Downwards Age Limit for FCB Under20 League
National Youth Football Association says it has reduced age limit for the First Capital Under 20 league to under 19 starting next year as part of ending age cheating.
World Bank Commits $60 million Towards Kapichira Hydropower Plant
Minister of Finance Sosten Gwengwe says World Bank board has committed 60 million United States Dollars towards rehabilitation of Kapichira hydropower plant which was shut down after extensive damage by floods.
Chakwera Fires Secretary to OPC Zangazanga Chikhosi
President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Ms Collen Zamba as new Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet replacing Mr. Zangazanga Chikhosi.
2 Warders Arrested Over Chichiri Prison Break
Two prison warders from Blantyre prison have been arrested over a recent prison break at the correctional facility popularly known as Chichiri prison.