Author: Edgar Naitha

Somalia Bans Swimming Over Covid-19

Published on April 1, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The authorities in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, have banned swimming at the popular Lido beach in a bid to curb the […]

Kenyans pictured ‘using plastic bottle for mask’

Published on April 1, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

A Kenyan politician has appealed for information about a woman and young girl who were pictured using cut-out plastic bottles […]

National IDs Snatching Stories Worry Parliaments Legal Affairs Committe

Published on April 1, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Parliaments Legal Affairs Committee showcased its frustrations on reports that some Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials are taking peoples national […]

Itaye Asks Broadcasters to Refrain from Fake News on Covid-19

Published on April 1, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Director of Malawi Communications Regulation Authority (MACRA), Godfrey Itaye has urged the broadcasters to refrain from reporting fake news. […]

Minibus Fares Go Up to Accommodate New Siting Capacity Regulations

Published on April 1, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

After the government imposed 60% capacity for public transport, minibus and bus fares have gone up in some routes in […]

Mtambo Condemns Govt for Failing to Act on Some Critical Matters

Published on April 1, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The outgoing Chairperson of  Human Rights Defenders Coalition, Timothy Mtambo has accused the government of Malawi for failing to deal […]

Neno People Ask Govt for Tarmac Road

Published on April 1, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

People of Neno have asked government to consider constructing them a standard tarmac road in the district. The people have […]

BCC Makes U-turn on Wedding Ban

Published on April 1, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Blantyre City Council (BCC) has made a U-turn on its decision to ban wedding ceremonies due to the coronavirus […]

Three of Four Machines Back Online at Kapichira Power Station

Published on March 31, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) says it has added 32.4MW to its system and now a total of 97.2MW is […]

Pair Accused of ‘Lockdown Killing’ to Appear in Court

Published on March 31, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

A police officer and a security guard are appearing in court in South Africa accused of shooting and killing a […]

5 Handcuffed For Attacking DPP Members

Published on March 31, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Five people have been arrested in the central region for attacking members of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The […]

Chiefs Worried Over Poor State of Rumphi-Hewe Road

Published on March 31, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Traditional leaders at Hewe in Rumphi have expressed concern over the poor condition of the Rumphi-Hewe road saying people are […]

Minister Satisfied with System for Screening Travellers at Border

Published on March 31, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Minister of Education, Science and Technology, William Susuwele-Banda said he is satisfied with  the system put in place at Dedza […]

24-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Abortion

Published on March 31, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

24-year-old woman who terminated  7-months pregnant has been arrested by Police in Ntcheu. According to Ntcheu police public relations officer […]

MDF Ready for COVID-19 Special Operations

Published on March 31, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

New Commander of Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Peter Nathamanga said his soldiers are ready to take special operations in a […]

JB Says Govt Hiding COVID-19 Statistics

Published on March 31, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Former President of Malawi, Doctor Joyce Banda claimed that Malawi government is hiding the figures of corona virus. Banda […]

54-Year-Old Man Convicted for Defilement

Published on March 31, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Liwonde First Grade Magistrate’s Court  has convicted and sentenced a 54-year-old man, Shabalala Maulana, for 14 years for defiling a […]

Woman Jailed for Dumping Baby in Toilet

Published on March 30, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Chisenjere Second Grade Magistrate court in Blantyre has sentenced a 20-year-old woman to 30 months in prison with hard […]