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Nine people arrested over chamba in Kasungu

Nov 28, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Kasungu have arrested nine people for being found with Indian Hemp (Chamba). Amongst the suspects, 7 people have been arrested for being found in possession of Chamba while two people have been arrested… ...

Gideons International donates bibles to Kawale Police

Nov 28, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Gideons International has donated over 300 Bibles to Kawale Police Station to help officers live a prayerful life. Speaking on Wednesday, November 25, Gideons International representative Michael Gondwe said time has come for police officers… ...

Chakwera ‘interfering’ in fuel supply tender, leaked memo to ACB reveals

Nov 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

…Memo says Chakwera’s ‘triplets’ working on behalf of president The more things change. President Lazarus Chakwera allegedly ordered National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) to dubiously award fuel supply tenders to companies with State House… ...

Former ESCOM manager arrested for awarding contract to his brother

Nov 28, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former ICT Manager for Electricity Supply Company of Malawi (ESCOM) for influencing the awarding of a contract to his brother’s company. ACB Principal Public Relations Officer identified the suspect… ...

Karonga DC calls for collective action in fight against corruption

Nov 28, 2020 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

Karonga District Commissioner (DC) Paul Kalilombe has called for collective action from stakeholders in the fight against corruption in the district. The DC made the call recently in a press briefing that the Justice and… ...

Immigration officers urged to avoid corruption

Nov 28, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Malawi immigration officers, particularly those working in the country's border posts, have been told to be patriotic and refrain from all corrupt malpractices. This is according to the newly appointed Director General of Immigration and… ...

Malawi Airlines staff detained at airport during Chakwera’s trip

Nov 27, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Airlines staff were forced to remain in their plane at an airport in Botswana during President Lazarus Chakwera’s trip on Friday. The employees who include four Cabin Crew, an engineer and two pilots were… ...