Martha Chikoti

Government asked to show interest in education sector

Jan 04, 2017 3

The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has asked the Malawi government to show interest in addressing challenges the education sector is facing. The statement has been brought forward by the organisation’s Executive Director Benedicto Kondowe.… ...

Mob kills motorcycle thief

Jan 03, 2017 14

An angry mob in Kasungu district has killed a criminal who attacked a motorcyclist and stole his motorcycle. Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kasungu police said the incident occurred at Nguluyawanambe Dam in the district.… ...

Teenage pregnancies reduced in Machinga district

Dec 29, 2016 8

Teenage pregnancies are reportedly decreasing in some parts of Machinga district, an organisation responsible for youth change says. But the stakeholders in the district argue that there is a lot to be done as some… ...

Broke Malawi Govt failing to pay ODL teachers

Dec 28, 2016 45

Over 150 teachers under the Open Distance Learning (ODL) 1 in Chikwawa district say they had a very bad time over Christmas as they were yet to be paid their monthly perks. The teachers who… ...

Chamba lands two in jail

Dec 26, 2016 1

Police in Kasungu district are keeping in custody two men for being found in possession of cannabis sativa popularly known as Indian hemp. Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kasungu Police Station Harry Namwaza said the… ...

2016 has been a difficult year – Nurses

Dec 24, 2016 0

Nurses in the country have described the year 2016 as a difficult year since they faced a lot of challenges in providing services to the general public. President of National organisation of Nurses and Midwives… ...

Immigration Department to halt passport printing

Dec 23, 2016 0

The immigration department says it will not print any passports from today until Monday in order to upgrade its passport printing system. Public Relations Officer for the department Joseph Chauwa told the local media that… ...

Tiwonge Chimbalanga & Steve Monjeza are a gay couple who were arrested and jailed to 14 years in Malawi

MHRC to consult Malawians on gays

Dec 22, 2016 2

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has begun preparations to carry out public consultations on the rights of gays following a request by government. MHRC Chairperson Justin Kusamba Dzonzi revealed this to the local media.… ...

Two behind bars over marijuana

Dec 21, 2016 2

Police in Kasungu district are keeping in custody two men for being found with three bags of cannabis sativa popularly known as Indian hemp. The two hid the bags of chamba in a truck loaded… ...

Police reduce crime in Zomba

Dec 20, 2016 4

Police in Zomba district say they have registered a 5.5 percent decrease in crime this year compared to last year 2015. Senior Assistance Commissioner Hastings Manthaki said this has been possible due to the good… ...

Man gets 8 years for raping three boys

Dec 20, 2016 59

A court in Mzuzu on Thursday sentenced a 32 year-old man to eight years imprisonment with hard labour for raping three boys. Deputy Public Relations for Mzuzu police Cecilia Mfune said the rapist Masauko John… ...

MBC donates K5 million to Fedoma

Dec 19, 2016 5

Malawi Broadcasting Cooperation (MBC) on Friday donated K5 million to Federation of Disability Organisations in Malawi (Fedoma). The money was donated during MBC Innovation awards which were held at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. Speaking during… ...

Man impregnates teenage daughter

Dec 17, 2016 66

Police in Kasungu district are keeping in custody 35- year-old man for sexually abusing and impregnating his own 17 year-old daughter. Public Relations for the Police Station Edna Mzingwitsa said the rapist who cannot be… ...

6 year old drowns

Dec 17, 2016 12

A six year-old boy died on Wednesday after drowning in Linkonkwe River near Ekwendeni in Mzimba. Deputy public relations officer for Mzuzu police station Cecilia Mfune identified the deceased as Precious Mwanza. Mfune said on… ...

Delay of relief items worries affected Malawians

Dec 15, 2016 15

Victims of heavy rains in the country have expressed concern over the Department of Disaster Management Affairs' (DoDMA) delay to assist them. The victims said the department is taking too long to distribute relief items… ...