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Four people found with fake Malawi Kwacha and US dollar banknotes

Feb 18, 2023 0

Four people have been arrested in Lilongwe after being found with over K3.2 million in fake Malawi Kwacha banknotes and US$2665 in fake US$100 banknotes. The suspects have been identified as David Nthakayawina, 22, Mazunzo… ...

Nigeria: Authorities urged to uphold human rights ahead of elections

Feb 16, 2023 0

Amnesty International has urged authorities in Nigeria to ensure that the presidential and national assembly elections due to take place on 25 February are free from further violence and intimidation. Osai Ojigho, Director of Amnesty… ...

Man found with fake K5000 banknotes in Mangochi

Feb 15, 2023 0

Police in Mangochi have arrested a 21-year-old man identified as Panganani William after he was found with K300,000 in fake K5000 Malawi banknotes. According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Amina Daudi, William attempted to buy some… ...

Two men found not guilty of murder of British national

Feb 14, 2023 0

The Malawi High Court in Mzuzu has set free two men, Oswell Mbale and Cephus Chirwa, after finding them not guilty of the murder Michael Fay, a British national who was killed in Nkhata Bay… ...

Diplomats pressure: Zamba withdraws Chizuma’s suspension

Feb 14, 2023 0

Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba has withdrawn the interdiction of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma following pressure from diplomats. In a letter dated 13th February, Zamba has said that Chizuma's… ...

Silver Strikers coach jets in

Feb 12, 2023 0

Newly appointed Silver Strikers FC head coach Hendrikus Pieter De Jongh has arrived in Malawi through Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. The Dutchman was welcomed by the team's senior officials before proceeding to the club… ...

12-year-old boy hangs himself in Chiradzulu

Feb 11, 2023 0

A 12-year-old boy identified as Louis Kandeya has died after hanging himself to a roof in the house where he was staying with his parents. The incident happened yesterday at about 1000hrs at Kadzombe Village,… ...