January 2023

Woman gets 7 years in jail for scalding mother in-law

Jan 27, 2023 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Rumphi Second Grade Magistrate's Court has sentenced a 24-year-old woman, Fyness Msiska, to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour for pouring hot water over her mother in-law due to misunderstandings at Phwezi Area. The… ...

Man jailed for attempting to sell uncle for K150,000

Jan 27, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to sell his uncle for 150,000 Malawi Kwacha. The convict has been identified as Sekerani Brighton. State Prosecutor, Sub Inspector Thokozani Juziwell,… ...

Environmental activist condemns tendency of dumping waste in drains

Jan 27, 2023 Gracious Zinazi 0 &

Environmental activist Maloto Chimkombero says the tendency of dumping household waste in drains when it is raining instead of using proper waste disposal methods is fuelling water and land pollution in Malawi. Speaking to Malawi24,… ...

Malawians’ satisfaction with governance has declined since 2012 – Report

Jan 27, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera and Vice President Saulos Chilima Malawians’ satisfaction with governance has deteriorated since 2012, according to the Ibrahim Index of African Governance. The Mo Ibrahim Foundation tracks leadership and democracy on the continent… ...