January 2020

Motorcyclist fined for causing death

Jan 25, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

The Mulanje senior Resident Magistrate court on Thursday ordered a 30-year-old motorcyclist to pay a K300,000 fine for causing the death of a pedestrian. Police Prosecutor Sub Inspector Dyson Makupe told the court that on… ...

No coalition with MCP – Muluzi

Jan 25, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi says his meeting with Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera was not about a possible alliance. Speaking in an interview with Zodiak Radio, Muluzi said their discussions… ...

Man jailed for being found with pangolin

Jan 25, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Dedza first Grade Magistrate Court has sentenced Wisiki Magombo aged 39 to six years in jail for being found in possession of a pangolin. Cassim Manda, Dedza police Deputy spokesperson, said Magombo was arrested… ...

NICE steps up efforts to promote peace

Jan 25, 2020 Martha Chikoti 1 &

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) has been conducting a series of peace building workshops throughout the country as one way of promoting peace and co-existence in the country. Speaking on Friday after a workshop… ...

Chamba dealer behind bars

Jan 25, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

Police in Mulanje are keeping 30-year-old Frakishon Gwembere in custody for being found in possession of cannabis sativa. In an interview, deputy police spokesperson for Mulanje police station sergeant Blessings Gama said the police received… ...

MACRA changes tune on MBC hearing

Jan 25, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has walked back on its decision to summon the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) saying it wants to investigate despite having a recording of the bulletin in which MBC labelled… ...

Govt will not renew Chitipa miner’s licence

Jan 25, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Malawi Government has declared that it will not renew the operating licence for Ilomba Mining Company in Chitipa. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Mwangasula Mwambande disclosed this on Friday during a meeting… ...