Raphael Likaka, Author at Malawi 24

Two arrested for possessing lndian hemp in Lilongwe

Mar 11, 2023 0

Police at Lingadzi in Lilongwe have arrested two people for allegedly being found in possession of a total of 92 kilograms of Indian Hemp. Assistant Public Relation Officer for Lingadzi Police Station Constable Maria Kumwenda… ...

HRDC gives Zomba Council 7-day ultimatum to explain encroachment on school land

Mar 11, 2023 0

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) chairperson for the Eastern Region, Madalitso Banda, says the coalition has given Zomba City Council seven day ultimatum to explain encroachment by some people into Mulunguzi Secondary School land or… ...

Motorcycle Kabaza operator jailed 8 years for rape

Mar 10, 2023 0

The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday sentenced a 20-year-old Motorcycle Kabaza Operator, Ernest Banda, to 8 years imprisonment with hard labour for raping a 16-year-old girl. Deputy Public Relations Officer for Lingadzi Police Station… ...

SWET recognises Senior Chief Bwananyambi for her passion for girls’ education

Mar 10, 2023 0

Story Workshop Education Trust (SWET) has awarded Senior Chief Bwananyambi of Mangochi in recognition of her passion for girls' education. SWET awarded Bwananyambi this week at Nkumba Community Ground where the SWET held an open… ...

Mob assault Older women accused of witchcraft in Mzimba, Malawi

MANEPO and MHRC condemn attacks against elderly persons

Mar 09, 2023 0

Malawi Network of the Elderly Person's Organisation (MANEPO ) and Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) have condemned continued attacks and killings of elderly persons in the country over witchcraft allegations. In a press statement signed… ...

UNIMA student commits suicide

Mar 08, 2023 0

Stanley Mzumara, 24, a third year student at University of Malawi (UNIMA) in Zomba has hanged himself in his rented house in Chikanda location. Deputy Public Relations Officer for Zomba Police Station Sergeant Aaron Chilala… ...

Association to introduce kickboxing to rural areas

Mar 08, 2023 0

Kickboxing Association of Malawi intends to introduce kickboxing to rural areas to allow wider participation in the sport. Kickboxing Association of Malawi, General Secretary, Bright Limani said this at Thondwe in Zomba where the association… ...