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Police erase data from Msungama’s phone

Mar 03, 2016 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 67 &

The Malawi Police Service in the country has handed a mobile phone to suspect Ulemu Msungama after tampering with it. The police seized Msungama’s phone when they arrested him on treason charges but they have… ...

Three arrested over stolen equipment

Mar 03, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 12 &

Malawi Police officers in Neno district are keeping in custody three men in connection with stolen equipment worth over K10 million from Mpatamanga falls in the district. The district's police publicist, Raphael Kaliati, identified the… ...

Bushiri’s secret relationship with Joyce Banda uncovered

Mar 03, 2016 Kelvin Sulugwe 411 &

Talks continue. Intellectuals refuse to remain silent! Words have been voiced out! The only task that remains is differentiating facts from opinions. Once again, just like anyone else, I refuse to remain quiet, burying my… ...

Floods leave Karonga people restless

Mar 03, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 56 &

As most parts of the country continue to experience erratic rains, a heavy downpour in Karonga district has left people destitute as their crops have been swept and their houses damaged by the rains. Reports show… ...

Malawi govt under fire!

Mar 03, 2016 Richard Jimu 45 &

Malawi's Finance Minister Goodall Gondwe might have finished all the paperwork in the mid-year budget, but the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has no kind words for government for slashing funds to relief. In the mid-year budget he… ...

Malawians give thumbs up to mob justice

Mar 03, 2016 Luke Bisani 52 &

Malawians have talked up mob justice arguing that the practice will help reduce crime in the country. The development comes after an angry mob burnt seven people in Nsanje district for being found with human… ...

Escom worried over illegal connections

Mar 03, 2016 Martha Chikoti 77 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has expressed concern over high number of illegal connections saying the malpractice costs the company a lot of money. Speaking to the media lately, Escom Chief Executive Officer… ...