Martha Chikoti

Lack of hygiene worries flood victims

Feb 15, 2017 2

Residents who have been affected by floods in Lilongwe have expressed concern over lack of hygiene at Chimbalame C.C.A.P Church where the victims are staying. According to one of the victims, the state of the… ...

Ministry of health commended for preventing cholera outbreak

Feb 15, 2017 5

The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has commended the Ministry of Health for working tirelessly to prevent a cholera outbreak in the country. The statement has been brought forward by the organisation's Executive Director George… ...

Government warns over deforestation in Chikangawa forest

Feb 14, 2017 0

Government through the Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango has warned that authorities will deal with anyone found cutting down trees in Chikangawa forest. Mhango made the statement during a tree planting exercise… ...

Fake NGO owner dupes farmers of K4.9 million

Feb 14, 2017 13

Police in Blantyre are hunting for the owner of a fake non-governmental organisation (NGO) Charles Chibwana who stole K4.9 million from farmers in Bvumbwe. Limbe Police deputy spokesperson Pedzesai Zembeneko said between the months of … ...

Teenage boy drowns in river

Feb 14, 2017 10

A 16-year-old boy has died in Kasungu after drowning in Chinkhanga River in the district. Public Relations Officer for Kasungu Police Station Edna Mzingwitsa identified the deceased as Master Banda. Mzingwitsa said the incident occurred… ...

Church thieves slapped with 30 months

Feb 13, 2017 11

A court in Blantyre has sentenced two men to 30 months imprisonment with hard labour each for breaking into a church and stealing assorted items. Limbe police deputy spokesperson Pedzesai Zembeneko said the two –… ...

Motorcycle operator jailed for stealing from customer

Feb 12, 2017 9

Kasungu First Grade Magistrate court on Tuesday sentenced a 31 year-old motorcycle operator to 42 months in jail for stealing from a customer. The convict Andrew Kawiya was jailed after being found guilty of the… ...