December 2020

Man nabbed for killing herdsman in Rumphi

Dec 09, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Rumphi Police are keeping in custody a man aged 33 for killing a herdsman aged 42 after the herdsman’s cattle damaged seedlings in the suspect’s garden. The suspect Kenneth Soza is accused of killing Lemon… ...

Mobilize your subjects to vote, Mangochi chiefs told

Dec 09, 2020 Takondwa Velemu - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has urged Traditional Authorities (T/As) and their subordinate chiefs in Mangochi to play a crucial role in mobilizing their subjects to go and cast their votes during the December 15 by-elections.… ...

Tonse Zero, DPP 1: former State House workers released

Dec 09, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has cleared former head of Intelligence Dr. Kenam Kalilani and his coconspirator, ex-State House Chief ICT Officer Chance Chingwalungwalu in the case the two are suspects of theft of… ...

DPP rallies behind independent candidate in Phalombe

Dec 09, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Leader of opposition, Kondwani Nankhumwa, says he believes that independent candidate in Phalombe North constituency 15 December by-elections, Mabvuto Bokosi, will win the polls come next week. Nankhumwa said this on Sunday at Khongoloni Community… ...

Malawi soldiers engaged to provide MSCE exam security

Dec 08, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has been engaged to provide security during preparations for and administration of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams. Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) acting executive director Dorothy Nampota has… ...

Mzuzu based lawyer Mburo arrested

Dec 08, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Mzuzu based lawyer Leonard Mburo for collecting money from a client with the intention of bribing a magistrate. ACB Principal Public Relations Officer Egrita Ndala has confirmed that Mburo… ...

Man killed at Msundwe for attempting to rape child

Dec 08, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 21 year-old man has been killed at Msundwe in Lilongwe after being accused of attempting to rape a child. Central Region Police spokesperson Alfred Chinthere has identified the man as Clement Chigwe. According to… ...

Lawyer Ambokire Salimu arrested after spraying Doom on wife’s face

Dec 08, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Lawyer Ambokire Salimu has been arrested in Blantyre for assaulting his wife and spraying insecticide on the woman’s face. Blantyre Police spokesperson Augustus Nkhwazi has confirmed the arrest of the private practice lawyer Nkhwazi told… ...

Coach educators urged to focus on producing quality coaches

Dec 08, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has challenged Local Football Coach Educators to strive on producing quality coaches to help develop the game in the country. FAM Technical Development Officer Benjamin Kumwenda made the remarks at… ...

Two men rape 15-year-old girl

Dec 08, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Two men aged 22 and 25 have been arrested in Dowa for raping a 15-year-old girl. Dowa Police spokesperson, Gladson M'bumpha said the two, Massa Bulawo and Singileti Wilson, on December 6 dragged the girl… ...

Chiboma chimaluma: Former Minister Vuwa Kaunda arrested

Dec 08, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former Minister of Lands Symon Vuwa Kaunda over corruption related offences. Kaunda is legislator for Nkhatabay Central and a member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). His arrest is… ...

Quadriyyah Muslim Ulama Council backs abortion bill

Dec 08, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Three Muslim groupings led by the Quadriyyah Muslim Ulama Council of Malawi have asked Members of Parliament to pass the termination of abortion bill once it is tabled in Parliament. Speaking at a joint the… ...

Malawians ask authorities to investigate Plem over Chapananga

Dec 08, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawians have demanded government and regulators in the construction sector to investigate Plem construction company over Chapananga Bridge. The demands follow the circulation of pictures on social media showing significant damage to the road and… ...

HRDC wants MPs’ pay hike reversed

Dec 08, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says the 100 percent rise in allowances for Members of Parliament (MPs) is inconsiderate and the coalition has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to reverse the hike. HRDC members met… ...

Children’s Centre seeks God’s intervention over rape cases: ‘There is a demon moving around’

Dec 08, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Full Armour Children's Centre on Saturday organised a day of prayers in Lilongwe to seek God’s intervention over rape cases as the centre believes that there is a demon moving around men in the country.… ...