Martha Chikoti

Three jailed for damaging property worth K87 million in Mangochi

Jun 25, 2022 0

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday sentenced Jabil Rabson, 45, Hassan Kafinolo, 36, and Ajida Seleman aged 32 to two years imprisonment with hard labour each for damaging property worth K87 million at Chipunga… ...

Bushiri’s ECG donates to Malawi Police, Immigration

Jun 24, 2022 0

The ECG Church whose founder is Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has donated K4 million to Malawi Police, Malawi Defence Force, Malawi Prison and Malawi Immigration Services. The money is aimed at supporting a bonanza sports activity… ...

JTI says Tobacco season has been tough for both buyers and growers

Jun 24, 2022 0

One of Malawi's tobacco buyers, JTI Limited, says delayed rainfall during the 2021/22 tobacco growing season has affected contracted growers as well as the company. The company said this during a media briefing on 2021/2022… ...

I have forgiven everyone who wronged me – Keturah

Jun 23, 2022 0

Malawian Musician Keturah says she has forgiven every person who wronged her and she has now started a new chapter. The afro-pop artist has also announced that she will release a new song titled Achisale… ...

Ex-convict sent to prison for 21 years for raping child

Jun 23, 2022 0

Abdul Imani, 38, who raped a 12-year-old child in Mangochi days after he was released from prison, has been sentenced to 21-years imprisonment with hard labour for defilement. During court proceedings, Mangochi Station Prosecution Officer… ...

Fuel price hike will hit Malawi consumers hard

Jun 23, 2022 0

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says the decision by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to hike fuel prices will worsen the living standards of Malawians who are already struggling to make ends… ...

Malawi Govt asked to send more police officers to Dzaleka Refugee Camp

Jun 20, 2022 0

Refugees have asked government to consider sending more Malawi Police officers to Dzaleka Refugee Camp in order to address the problem of theft at the camp. The statement has been made today as Malawi and… ...

Bushiri insists witnesses should come to Malawi and testify

Jun 17, 2022 0

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and wife Mary Bushiri have insisted that South African witnesses should come to Malawi and testify physically in court. Bushiri and his wife were in court today for hearing on an application… ...

Racist video: CDEDI pushes for arrest of Susu

Jun 17, 2022 0

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has demanded authorities including Chinese Embassy to facilitate the arrest of Chinese national Lu Ke, also known as Susu, saying failure by authorities to act as… ...

CSEC calls for recruitment of special needs teachers in schools

Jun 17, 2022 0

Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has asked governments to consider recruiting special needs teachers because there is shortage of the teachers in schools. The call was made at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Thursday… ...

Two fined for selling fuel close to ESCOM transformer

Jun 15, 2022 0

The Dowa First Grade Magistrate's Court has ordered two men to pay a fine of K150,000 each or in default serve 18 months imprisonment with hard labour after they were found selling fuel near an… ...

CDEDI wants all Chinese nationals in Malawi to be traced

Jun 13, 2022 0

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has asked authorities to trace all the Chinese nationals in the country to ascertain the status of their stay and to verify if indeed what they… ...

Man arrested for raping child hours after being released from prison

Jun 11, 2022 0

Hours after being released from prison where he completed serving a 7-year jail sentence for robbery, Abdul Imani, 38, has found himself back in in custody for allegedly raping a 12-year old girl in Mangochi… ...

Association wants Malawians to adopt renewable energy sources

Jun 11, 2022 0

Renewable Energy Industrial Association of Malawi (REIAMA) says there is need for many Malawians to be able to understand and adopt renewable energy sources. The statement was made at a panel discussion that was conducted… ...

CDEDI tells Chakwera that Malawians still remember his promises

Jun 10, 2022 0

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says President Lazarus Chakwera should know that Malawians' memories are still fresh about the promises which he made to improve the livelihood of people in the country.… ...