November 2020

Hawks plead for information on Bushiri escape

Nov 24, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation – the Hawks has asked people in South Africa to help with information on how Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and Mary Bushiri escaped South Africa a fortnight ago. The couple,… ...

Buluma removed as NOCMA acting CEO following Chakwera’s order

Nov 24, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) board of directors has removed Helen Buluma as acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following President Lazarus Chakwera’s concerns that she is an operative of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party… ...

Culture of silence on rape worries Youth Network

Nov 24, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Written by Tione Andsen A youth network in Dowa says the culture of silence is fueling cases of rape and child sexual abuse in the district. Chairperson for Nkukula Youth Network in Dowa, Sydonia Muyande… ...

Woman fakes daughter’s death

Nov 24, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Lilongwe after she faked her 13-year-old daughter’s death in a bid to get money from relatives. The suspect, Caroline Mwale, was arrested on Monday afternoon at Kamuzu Central… ...

Viola considering legal action against NFRA

Nov 24, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Gerald Viola, who has been fired as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA), has said that he is considering taking legal action against the NFRA. His lawyer Yusuf Nthenda has confirmed… ...

Two teens nabbed for killing man over cellphone

Nov 24, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Dedza have arrested two boys aged 15 for killing a man who took their friend’s cellphone at a Gulewamkulu event. Dedza police deputy publicist Sergeant Cassim Manda said the fight occurred early this… ...

Malawi Govt pegs cannabis licence fee at US$10,000

Nov 24, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

People looking to grow and sell Cannabis in Malawi will have to pay US$10,000 (about K7.6 million) to get a licence. This is according to a government notice issued by Minister of Agriculture Lobin Lowe… ...