August 2020

Coronavirus cases in Malawi pass 5000

Aug 15, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The number of Coronavirus cases in Malawi has exceeded 5000, with 1000 of the cases being recorded over the past 15 days. Malawi recorded the first cases on 2nd April, 2020 and hit 1000 cases… ...

Police impound 26 vehicles, 27 motorcycles in Rumphi

Aug 15, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

In a drive to reduce road accidents, Police in Rumphi have impounded 26 motor vehicles and 27 motorcycles over various traffic offences. According to a report by Rumphi Police deputy spokesperson Sergeant Tupeliwe Kabwilo, the… ...

Mlenga elected UTM Governor for Northern Region

Aug 15, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

UTM members in the North have elected University of Livingstonia Registrar Dr Moses Mlenga as the new Regional Governor for the North. Mlenga amassed 90 votes while his contender Labson Chihaula Shaba got 64 votes.… ...

Thyolo Chiefs fight over territory

Aug 15, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A traditional leader and a senior chief in Thyolo are fighting over the control of Chipendo village in the district and the appointment of a chief for the village. Each of Traditional Authority January and… ...

Kondowe welcomes appointment as Chakwera’s advisor on disability

Aug 15, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Activist Overstone Kondowe has expressed gratitude for his appointment as President Lazarus Chakwera’s advisor on disability and has expressed hope that the gesture will be cemented with action to improve lives of persons with disabilities.… ...

Man gets 18 months in prison for abducting 7-year-old child

Aug 15, 2020 Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) 0 &

The Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate court has sentenced a 22-year-old man to 18 months imprisonment with hard labour for abducting a 7-year-old boy. Zomba Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Sergeant Patrick Maseko has identified the… ...

Community College construction suspended in Thyolo

Aug 15, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Senior Chief Nchilamwera of Thyolo has expressed concern over the suspension of construction of a Community Technical College in Thyolo Central Constituency The chief voiced out his concern yesterday during a meeting which the Minister… ...