Month: November 2021 Posts

Motorists evading toll gate payments

Nov 23, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Motorists are evading toll gate fees at Chingeni Toll Plaza by using by using alternative routes where they are required to pay a small amount to pass through roadblocks erected by communities. Government started collecting… ...

Organization embarks on project to renovate teachers’ houses in Balaka

Nov 22, 2021 Chisomo Phiri 0 &

A non-governmental organization in Balaka has launched a project to renovate teachers' houses at Sosola Primary School in the district. Speaking during the launch of the renovation project on Saturday, Executive Director of Child Focus,… ...

Bullets Reserves hammer Chinamwali Stars

Nov 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Nyasa Big Bullets Reserves defender White Kitseni (in white) against Chinamwali Stars striker Elisa Zomba. Photo by Kimpho Loka/Bullets Media. Nyasa Big Bullets Reserves were in demolition mode as they swept aside Chinamwali Stars 0-6… ...

Minibus owners plan protest over tollgate fees

Nov 04, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Minibus owners in Malawi have said they will hold a nationwide protest against the K3,400 tollgate fees for minibuses. The announcement comes as Government has said it will soon open the newly constructed toll plaza… ...

Malawi to launch K4.2 billion Toll Plaza: Most ‘beautiful tollgate’ in the whole world?

Nov 02, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Malawi is set to launch its toll plaza that some social commentators have described as the most beautiful tollgate in the whole world. Some social media users are sarcastically calling the Toll Plaza the most… ...

Rapist gets 14 years in jail in Balaka

Aug 27, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Balaka First Grade Magistrate's Court has sentenced Erick Chimpeni, 33, to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour (IHL) for raping a 13-year-old child. According to Balaka Police station spokesperson Sergeant Precious Makuta, state prosecutor… ...

Uncle jailed 14 years for raping, impregnating 13-year-old niece

Aug 26, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Balaka First Grade Magistrate's Court has sentenced a 50-year-old man to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour for raping and impregnating his 13-year-old niece. The rapist has been identified as Johns Mdeza. According to… ...

Police, DRTSS sensitize motorcyclists on safety in Balaka

Aug 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

To ensure that road accidents which involve motorcyclists are minimized in Balaka and that the cyclists are complying to road traffic rules and regulations, Balaka Police conducted sensitization meeting with kabaza operators on Thursday. Balaka… ...

Welder killed while working underneath vehicle in Balaka

Aug 12, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 30-year-old welder identified as Frackson Fuleni has died after the stationary vehicle he was welding on was hit by a lorry this morning at Nthandizi trading centre along Balaka- Khwisa tarmac road. Balaka Police… ...

Ward councillor dies in Balaka road accident

Aug 05, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A 39-year-old Ward Councillor in Balaka has died after a motorcycle he was riding was hit by a tanker along the Liwonde-Balaka M8 road. Joseph Sandram Daniel was Councillor for Chimwalire Ward in Balaka South… ...

PASI introduces village mediators in Balaka

Aug 04, 2021 Guest Writer 0 &

By Precious Makuta Paralegal Advisory Service Institute (PASI) has introduced 30 village mediators from Traditional Authority Nsamala in Balaka district to work hand in hand with Police in resolving conflicts in the district. The mediators… ...

Man sentenced to 4 years in jail for burglary and theft in Balaka

Jul 30, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Balaka first grade magistrate's court has sentenced a 21-year-old man to four years in prison with hard labour for breaking into a house and stealing items worth K262,500. Balaka Police Public Relations Officer Sergeant Precious… ...

Ten traders fined K40,000 each for buying farm produce in Balaka

Jul 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Balaka Second Grade Magistrate's Court has fined ten men K40,000 each for operating farm produce business without licence. Balaka Police Station Public Relations Officer Sergeant Precious Makuta said the court heard through state prosecutor Sub… ...

Woman dies after being hit by truck in Balaka

Jul 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A woman identified as Agness Mariko, 44, died yesterday after being hit by a Scania truck at Mtimaoyera in Balaka. The motor vehicle registration number CP 3846 was being driven by Innocent Nyirenda, 34, from… ...

Police commends Chief Kachenga for encouraging policing activities in her area

Jul 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Police Service has commended Sub Traditional Authority Kachenga in Balaka for encouraging community policing activities in her area. Mr Aubrey Nyirenda, Deputy Commissioner of Police who is the national community policing co-ordinator for Malawi… ...