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Man gets eight years in jail for theft, burglary

Dec 17, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Dowa First Grade Magistrate's Court on Wednesday sentenced a 26-year-old man to 8 years in prison for burglary and theft. The court through state prosecutor Sub Inspector Triza Kalonjere heard that the thief Emmanuel… ...

Villagers kill man over land dispute in Kasungu

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Police in Kasungu are hunting for villagers from Mphamba village under Traditional Authority Kaomba in the district who killed a 29-year-old man over land issues. The deceased has been identified as Big… ...

Two NEEF employees die in road accident

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Two National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) employees have died while two others have sustained injuries after the vehicle they were traveling in overturned several times in Balaka. The deceased have been identified… ...

Silver Strikers re-sign Frank Banda

Dec 17, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Central Region giants Silver Strikers have announced the signing of Frank Banda on a two-year deal. Banda rejoins Silver five years after leaving the club for Mozambique. A tenacious and combative midfielder, Banda was an… ...

Mwanza border tightens security ahead of festive season

Dec 17, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In an effort to enhance the integrity of Malawian borders and reduce cross-border crimes, immigration authorities at Mwanza border have stepped up border security ahead of the festive season. This is according to Mwanza border… ...

Kachale dismayed over low women participation in elections

Dec 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Noel Mkwaila Chairperson for Malawi Election Commission (MEC), Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale, says he is dismayed with low participation of women in various elections that happen in the country despite different stakeholders exerting efforts… ...

Malawi fuel prices up

Dec 16, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced a hike in prices of fuel. Petrol which was at K690.50 will now be sold at K834.60 representing a 20.87 percent hike while diesel has been increased… ...