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Dodma accused of inadequate disaster response

May 21, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Member of Parliament for Machinga East Esther Jolobala has accused Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) of failing to adequately assist disaster victims in her constituency, saying DODMA gave victims rice after they asked for… ...

Man gets 14 years in jail for raping children

May 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate's Court has sentenced a 65-year-old man to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour for raping two girls aged 13 and 15. Zomba Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Sergeant Patrick Maseko… ...

Man dies in Mzuzu road accident

May 21, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A man identified as John Sungani has died after being hit by a vehicle near Grand Palace Hotel along Mzuzu/Chikangawa M1 road. The accident occurred on May 19, 2021 at around 20:00 hours. On the… ...

NRB talks up benefits of mandatory death registration

May 21, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The National Registration Bureau (NRB) says introduction of mandatory death registration in the country will assist medical researchers to come up with mechanisms to deal with pandemics and other diseases as issuing of deaths certificates… ...

Former Mulhakho chairperson arrested for shooting girlfriend’s lover

May 20, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Former chairperson of Mulhakho wa Alhomwe, Muchana Mpuluka, has been arrested in Mangochi for shooting and injuring his girlfriend’s lover. Mangochi Police deputy spokesperson, Amina Daudi, has confirmed the arrest. According to a police report,… ...

Made See hits Gold

May 20, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Musician Made See has secured a K10 million deal with a United States based record label. Reports show that two-year-deal carters for the teenage musician’s education and music career. For his education, Made See will… ...

Indecent assault suspect Sumbuleta out on bail

May 20, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

After spending a month on remand at Maula Prison, indecent assault suspect Aubrey Sumbuleta has today been granted bail. High Court Judge Chifundo Kachale has granted bail to the former MBC Director General. Conditions for… ...