Tag Archives: Blantyre Malawi

Malawi reserve resurrected by project

January 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Majete Wildlife Reserve – Antelope, elephants, leopards and lions are grazing and reproducing again in a reserve in Malawi, resurrected through a repopulation project of biblical proportions. In only eight years, South African NGO African Parks Network reintroduced over 2 … read more »

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Malawi radio man not afraid

September 23, 2011 by benim

Blantyre – Malawi media mogul Gospel Kazako has had masked thugs torch two of his radio station’s vehicles. The president has accused the station of fanning anti-government demonstrations that turned violent. Kazako says his job is getting the news out, … read more »

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Malawi police, protesters clash for second day

July 21, 2011 by benim

Police fired teargas at anti-government demonstrators in Malawi’s capital on Thursday, a radio station reported, after an unprecedented day of nationwide unrest in the southern African country against President Bingu wa Mutharika. MIJ 90.3 FM, a private radio station, said … read more »

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Malawi protest turned violent

July 20, 2011 by benim

One person was killed and several others were injured as demonstrations against the government turned violent across Malawi on Wednesday and police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters, police said. Malawians said they were protesting against persistent fuel … read more »

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Building collapse in Malawi kills at least 4

May 18, 2011 by benim

A building in Blantyre, the Malawian finance and commerce center, collapsed on Tuesday, killing at least four people. The collapse of the building which houses Kips Restaurant trapped an unspecified number of people. So far, four bodies were found and … read more »

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Malawi soldier fired over Facebook

March 13, 2011 by benim

Blantyre – A Malawian soldier has been fired from the army after posting a political comment on social networking site Facebook, a senior military officer said on Sunday. The soldier was fired last week after posting that he “supports” the … read more »

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