Month: May 2016 Posts

Foreign witchdoctors banned in Malawi

May 28, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 73 &

The Malawi government has banned foreign witchdoctors from plying their trade in the Southern African nation in a bid to curb a rising wave of abductions and killings of albinos. In a statement, President Peter… ...

Herbalists’ body trashes proposal to ban traditional doctors

May 28, 2016 Luke Bisani 26 &

The Herbalist Council of Malawi says banning traditional doctors in the country cannot end attacks on people with albinism. The development follows suggestions that traditional doctors should be banned as one way of ending the… ...

Kalindo, Lucius suggest solutions to albino killings

May 27, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 167 &

Two Members of Parliament (MPs) in the country, Lucius Banda and Bon Kalindo, have suggested solutions to the senseless killings of people with albinism. The MPs have provided their suggestions following the increase in cases… ...

Albinos will face isolation in Malawi, Justice Minister warns on measures

May 27, 2016 Joseph Dumbula 101 &

...over 18 albinos mercilessly killed Some key recommendations being made by various stakeholders on what should be done to put to an end the attacks, abductions, and killings of people with albinism in Malawi could… ...

Nkhotakota to set by-laws to deter albino attacks

May 27, 2016 Bright Malenga 8 &

Nkhotakota District Council says it will set by-laws that will enhance security in order to prevent attacks against people with albinism. This was disclosed during the launch of the campaign against killing and abduction of… ...

Man arrested for threatening to sell child with albinism

May 26, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 137 &

A 37 year-old man has been arrested in Dedza district for threatening to sell a boy with albinism. Confirming the arrest, Dedza police deputy publicist Cassim Manda identified the suspect as Raphael Meketoni of Silota… ...

Shocking! Thugs chop off albino arms and legs

May 25, 2016 Paul Nthala 200 &

Despite efforts by the government, humanitarian organizations and religious groupings in condemning the attacks on people living with albinism, an albino has been found mercilessly slain in Ntcheu district this morning. Police say the killed… ...