Author: Edgar Naitha

Illiteracy blamed for mobile money scams

Published on May 27, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Information and Communications Technology Association of Malawi (Ictam) president, Bram Fudzulani attributed the success of mobile money scams and other […]

Chaos in Dedza as villagers attack Chief, destroy property

Published on May 27, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

In Dedza, havoc erupted at Kapesi village as villagers vandalized property of a traditional leader, Group Village Headman Kapesi, whose […]

8 pharmacies slapped with K9.25m fine for excessive charging on coronavirus related items

Published on May 27, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

A statement by the Board of Commissioners of the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has revealed that the commission […]

49 people shot in Chicago in Memorial Day gun violence

Published on May 27, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

At least 89 arrests were made and 216 guns seized during the holiday weekend. Despite stay-at-home orders firmly in place […]

Black man dies after US officer kneels on neck

Published on May 27, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Four Minnesota police officers have been fired after the death of a black man who was taken into custody and […]

Mob kills suspected criminal in Chikwawa

Published on May 27, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

A 28-year-old man in Chikwawa district has been killed by an angry mob on suspicion that he stole a goat. […]

Men with longer ring fingers face a lower risk of dying from Covid-19 and are more likely to suffer mild symptoms, study claims

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Men with longer ring fingers face a lower risk of dying from Covid-19 and are more likely to suffer mild […]

HRDC threatens to hold 3 million people demonstrations if new MEC commissioners are not appointed by 5 June

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Human Rights Defenders Coalition has warned that it will mobilise three million people for State House demonstrations if new Malawi […]

4024 firms to be deleted off pension roll

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

According to Treasury spokesperson, Williams Banda, there are 4,024 pensioners who will be deleted from the pension roll if they […]

Low prices frustrate livestock farmers

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Livestock farmers have complained against low prices which have been attributed to the government’s decision to restrict buyers from other […]

Tobacco makes $39.4m in 5 weeks

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Published figures from the Auction Holdings Limited Group have shown that tobacco has made a total $39.4 million in the […]

Chief Zingwangwa asks for recognition of small Chiefs once Tonse Alliance comes into power

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Chief Zingwangwa of Zingwangwa in Blantyre has asked the leaders of Tonse Alliance to recognize small Chiefs once the Alliance […]

“Malawi history won’t recognize Chimulirenji as Vice President”-Chilima

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Vice President and Tonse Alliance running mate Dr Saulos Chilima threw stones on deposed Vice president Everton Chimulirenji to […]

Driver arrested for causing death in Dowa

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Mponela are keeping in custody a 39 year old driver for allegedly causing death of a 42 year […]

JB slums govt for manipulating Covid-19 figures

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Former president Dr Joyce Banda has accused Malawi government of playing with Covid-19 figures and abusing resources meant for the […]

Chilima to be minister of finance

Published on May 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The state vice president who is also Tonse alliance running-met, Dr Saulos Chilima has said he shall be the minister […]

Strong strains of cannabis ‘could prevent and treat COVID-19’

Published on May 22, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Scientists claim to have made a huge breakthrough in the search for a coronavirus treatment – in the form of […]

Passenger jet crashes in Pakistan

Published on May 22, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Pakistani officials said a passenger jet crashed Friday in the city of Karachi. Videos posted online showed fire and smoke […]