October 2020

10 people injured after police car attempts to overtake another vehicle

Oct 28, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Six police detectives from Lilongwe Police Station and four civilians have been injured after a police vehicle attempted to overtake another vehicle but ended up colliding with an oncoming car. Sub-Inspector Joseph Kachikho, Publicist for… ...

Malawian musician Beanca to stage naked protest over rape

Oct 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Musician Beanca has said she will hold naked protests to demand action against the rise in rape cases in the country. In a Facebook post today, the Dancehall artist said she want to show her… ...

Two arrested after being found with dead pangolin

Oct 28, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Lilongwe have arrested two men for being found with a dead pangolin which they were selling at K3.5 million. Deputy Public Relations Officer for Lilongwe Police Station Sergeant Foster Benjamin identified the suspects… ...

Poly students demand action against lecturers who sexually abuse students

Oct 28, 2020 Cyrus Bengo 0 &

The Polytechnic Students Union (PSU) has demanded action against lecturers who sexually abuse female students. This follows revelations by female students that senior lecturers at the school demanded sex from them. In one of the… ...

Chimwendo says Tonse Govt addressing Prison officers’ grievances

Oct 28, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo Banda on Tuesday toured Thyolo Prison where he told prison warders that the Tonse Alliance government is addressing their challenges. Banda noted that prison officers require much attention and… ...

Seven arrested over theft of motor vehicles

Oct 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Anti-Motor Vehicle Theft Unit in Lilongwe has arrested seven suspect accused of hijacking and stealing motor vehicles from taxi drivers operating in some parts of the central region. Central Region Police spokesperson Inspector Alfred Chimthere… ...

Zomba council accused of misusing bursary funds

Oct 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Members of Parliament in Zomba have asked Zomba District Council secretariat to explain how they have used K27 Million for bursary scheme as the council’s report show that the money was spent… ...