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Man aged 70 arrested over rape of his granddaughter

Apr 06, 2021 0

A 70-year-old has been arrested in Mzimba over the rape of his 15-year-old granddaughter. The man has been identified as Chimtumbila Soko. Malawi News Agency reported that the grandfather raped the child last year. Mzimba… ...

Bingu was the best in Africa, Malawians issue their verdict

Apr 06, 2021 0

Malawians says former President Bingu wa Mutharika was the best leader in Africa. Mutharika led Malawi from 2004 to 2012 – the year he died while in office at the age of 78. During his… ...

Teachers to resume strike

Apr 05, 2021 0

Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) has announced the resumption of the teachers’ strike over Covid-19 allowances. TUM chairperson Willy Malimba has confirmed the resumption of the industrial action. Malimba said teachers will not report for… ...

Chakwera pardons 52 prisoners

Apr 02, 2021 0

President Lazarus Chakwera has handed out pardons to 52 prisoners as part of Easter celebrations. Minister of Homeland Security has announced the pardons saying prisoners released under the presidential pardon are reformed convicts who committed… ...

Presidency condoles Bushiri with K2.2 million

Apr 01, 2021 1

The Malawi Presidency has condoled the family of Shepherd Bushiri with over MK2 million following the loss of his daughter, Israella. According to spokesperson for Bushiri, Ephraim Nyondo, some notable Malawians have extended a hand… ...

Primary school teacher arrested for raping 13-year-old child

Mar 31, 2021 0

A 33-year-old primary school teacher at Matonga Primary School in Dedza is in police custody for raping a thirteen-year-old pupil. Dedza Police deputy spokesperson Cassim Manda said the suspect, Boniface Arnold, had been friends with… ...

FAM told to open donation account for Flames

Mar 30, 2021 1

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has been urged to open a donation account for the Malawi National Team to raise money for the team's preparations for African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Supreme Court Judge Dunstain… ...