Martha Chikoti

Two brothers behind bars over Indian hemp

Nov 18, 2017 27

Police in Ntchisi have arrested two brothers for cultivating and being found in possession of Indian hemp. Police have identified the suspects as Esau Banda, 20, and Samuel Banda, 21, of Ching'amba Village in the… ...

Police looking for killer driver

Nov 17, 2017 1

Police are looking for a hit and run driver who killed a 25-year-old pedal cyclist in a road accident in Ntchisi district. According to Ntchisi Police Station Publicist Gladson M'bumpha, the accident occurred on Wednesday… ...

Rapist gets 16 years

Nov 17, 2017 23

A 30-year-old security guard at Bangwe Youth Centre in Blantyre has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old girl who went to watch football at the centre. Confirming to Malawi24, Limbe Deputy… ...

Arsonist fined K1.5 million

Nov 16, 2017 4

Ntchisi First Grade Magistrate Court has ordered a 43-year-old man to pay a fine of K1.5 million for setting on fire a maize mill. The arsonist has been told to pay the money or in… ...

Five chiefs fined for cultivating in forest

Nov 15, 2017 9

Five traditional leaders in Dedza have been fined K50,000 each for cultivating in a forest. This comes amid warnings from the ministry of natural resources, energy and mining over encroachment into the protected areas. Confirming… ...

91% MSCE pass rate among inmates excites Malawi Prison

Nov 13, 2017 69

The Malawi Prison Services has expressed joy with the high pass rate among inmates who sat for 2017 Malawi School Certificate Examinations. Public Relations Officer for Prison Smart Maliro said this year’s MSCE pass rate… ...

Vandalism cases on railway reduced

Nov 13, 2017 0

The Central East African Railways (CEAR) says sensitization campaigns on vandalism and encroachment have assisted in protecting its rail network from thieves. CEAR Public Relations Officer Chisomo Mwamadi told the local media that in the… ...