This article lists events from the year 2024 in Malawi.
Incumbents
President: Lazarus Chakwera Vice-President: Saulos Chilima (until 10 June); Michael Usi (since 21 June)
Events
January Six older people are reportedly killed on allegations of witchcraft.
February
Investigative journalist Gregory Gondwe goes into hiding after threats from the Malawian Defence Force following his report on military corruption.
March 5 March – The International Blantyre Cancer Centre is officially opened by President Lazarus Chakwera in Blantyre, Southern Region.
May 16 May – A man in Mponela is convicted of insulting President Chakwera after posting an animated TikTok video of him dancing.
June 10 June – 2024 Chikangawa Dornier 228 crash: A Malawian Defence Force aircraft carrying Vice-President Saulos Chilima, former First Lady Patricia Shanil Muluzi and seven other people crashes in the Chikangawa Forest Reserve, killing everyone on board. 13 June – PayChangu is granted a payment service provider license by the Reserve Bank of Malawi, allowing it to operate as a regulated digital payment platform. 21 June – United Transformation Movement deputy leader Michael Usi is sworn in to replace Saulos Chilima as Vice President. The Constitutional Court rejects a legal challenge to decriminalize same-sex conduct under Penal Code sections 153, 154, and 156. Malawi enacts the Older Persons Law to safeguard older people’s rights and welfare.
July 5 July – Finance minister Simplex Chithyola Banda allegedly distributes K52.5 million to 105 delegates in Lilongwe ahead of the Malawi Congress Party convention. 26 July –Malawi at the 2024 Summer Olympics. No medals are won. 28 July – The World Food Programme announces a 50% reduction in food rations at Dzaleka Refugee Camp due to funding shortages, affecting over 50,000 residents.
August 1 August – The Ku Mingoli Bash is held at Civo Stadium, Lilongwe, headlined by Cassper Nyovest, Young Stunna, and Tay Grin. 19 August – The African Development Bank announces a $11.2 million grant to Malawi in dealing with drought-related damages caused by El Niño. 20 August – A Cessna 210 aircraft of FlyNyasa flying from Nkhotakota to Liwonde crashes into Lake Malawi, leaving two people on board missing and a third passenger rescued. Malawi declares mpox a public health emergency, following growing concerns and a reported probable case of mpox in the country.
October 25 October - President Lazarus Chakwera established a Commission of Inquiry into the 10 June 2024 aircraft accident that killed Saulos Chilima and eight others. 28 October – Multiple Democratic Progressive Party members are attacked near Lilongwe. An MP is assaulted and his vehicle damaged, and the Malawi Congress Party denies any involvement.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 15 January – John Chilembwe Day 3 March – Martyrs' Day 29 March – Good Friday 1 April – Easter Monday 10 April – Eid al-Fitr 1 May – Labour Day 14 May – President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday 6 July – Independence Day 15 October – Mother's Day 25 December – Christmas Day 26 December – Boxing Day
References
External links Online calendar