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Malawian woman arrested in South Africa for selling medical drugs

Feb 18, 2023 0

A 55-year-old Malawian lady has been arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Undercover Reaction Unit for selling drugs allegedly stolen from a clinic at Mayfair, Johannesburg. The arrest was made on Monday, 13… ...

US Government warns of terror attack in Johannesburg

Oct 27, 2022 0

The United States Government has warned of a possible terror attack in Johannesburg, South Africa this Saturday. According to an alert published on the website of the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa, the… ...

South Africa to charge foreign countries for immigrants to access health services

Sep 02, 2022 0

The South African Government is considering to start charging countries whose citizens access health services for free in South Africa. Health Minister Joe Phaahla disclosed this after visiting Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital where members of… ...

Chakwera urged to pardon Mussa John

Sep 02, 2022 0

Malawian gospel singer Thocco Katimba has called on President Lazarus Chakwera to pardon Mussa John who is serving a three-year jail term for possession of Chamba. John was found guilty on charges of possessing Chamba… ...

Police officers attacked in Mzimba while arresting suspected Chamba grower

May 04, 2022 0

A mob in Mzimba yesterday attacked two police officers who were assigned to arrest a suspected Chamba (Cannabis Sativa) grower at Chigude area in the district. The incident occurred on 3 May, 2022 at Chigude… ...

5000 people to benefit from free water connection in Northern Region

Apr 17, 2022 0

A maximum of 5000 households will benefit from free water connection in the Northern Region of Malawi during the current financial year. Spokesperson for Northern Water board Edward Nyirenda disclosed this to the media saying… ...

M’mbelwa District Council bans sale of green maize

Apr 15, 2022 0

M'mbelwa District Council has banned the sale of green maize in the council. District Commissioner Rodney Simwaka announced the ban through a press briefing held at Mzimba boma this week, saying the business of selling… ...