Russell Kondowe, Author at Malawi 24

Four arrested over vandalism of ESCOM transformer in Balaka

Mar 07, 2022 0

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested four people suspected of vandalising an ESCOM transformer and stealing its copper wire at Andiamo in Balaka District. The theft of the copper wire occurred on February 25,… ...

Malawi Bishops slam Chakwera’s slow decision making

Mar 06, 2022 0

Catholic Bishops in Malawi have expressed concern over President Lazarus Chakwera’s indecisiveness, particularly in the fight against corruption. A pastoral letter signed by seven bishops under the Episcopal Conference of Malawi of the Catholic Church… ...

Court frees Ntcheu man who was filmed assaulting boy

Mar 04, 2022 0

Vincent Dzimadzi who was seen in a viral video clip assaulting a child last year has been acquitted on the charge of committing an act intended to cause grievous harm. Ntcheu Senior Resident Magistrate’s court… ...

Anti-Corruption protesters march in Lilongwe

Mar 04, 2022 0

Malawians led by a grouping called Citizens against Impunity and Corruption marched today in Lilongwe where they expressed anger over high levels of corruption in Malawi. At Lilongwe District Council, Malawi Police fired teargas to… ...

Former MBC boss Aubrey Sumbuleta arrested

Mar 02, 2022 0

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta has been arrested over alleged involvement in fraudulent procurement of vehicles. James Kadadzera, National Police Spokesperson, has confirmed the arrest of Sumbuleta. “He is implicated in… ...

Man arrested over social media post accusing MP of diverting relief maize

Mar 01, 2022 0

A man aged 39 has been arrested in Lilongwe for alleging on Facebook that relief maize meant for people in Kasungu West had been diverted to the house of Member of Parliament for the area… ...

Lilongwe Council says no to pro-Chizuma demos

Feb 28, 2022 1

Lilongwe District Council has made a U-turn on the authorization it granted to Malawians who want to hold demonstrations in support of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma. The group calling itself 'Citizens Against… ...