Blantyre Archives

Man climbs transmission line tower in suicide attempt

Jul 10, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Police and community members have rescued a 40-year-old man identified as Domingo Chilenje who climbed to the top of a transmission line tower in an attempt to commit suicide at Makanjira in Blantyre. According to… ...

Two men jailed over robbery in Blantyre

Jun 29, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Blantyre Chief Resident Magistrate's Court has sentenced two men to 6 years imprisonment each for stealing items worth K306,700 at Namiwawa Community Day Secondary School. Blantyre Police Station Sergeant Aubrey Singanyama identified the two… ...

Police recover eight vehicles, arrest suspect

Jun 28, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police at Ndirande in Blantyre have recovered 8 motor vehicles and they have arrested Vincent Banda aged 25 who allegedly used the vehicles as collateral to obtain loans totalling K22 million. According to Widson Nhlane,… ...

Independence Day celebrations moved to Lilongwe

Jun 24, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Government has moved Independence Day celebrations to Lilongwe from Blantyre in order to cut costs. Speaking at a press briefing this morning, Minister of Lands Sam Dalitso Kawale said the day will be commemorated by… ...

20-year-old arrested for robbery in Blantyre

Jun 12, 2022 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Police in Blantyre are keeping in custody 20-year-old Chisomo Kaliya who allegedly attacked a man and robbed him of his cellphone at Chinyonga stage. The victim had just dropped off from a minibus and was… ...

Man who hit traffic officers still at QECH

May 27, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Clifford Khomba, 45, who allegedly hit three traffic officers a week ago, is still battling for life at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, with reports indicating he was allegedly assaulted by police officers after… ...

Prisoners escape from Chichiri Prison

May 26, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

At least three prisoners have escaped from Chichiri Maximum Security Prison in Blantyre after digging a hole inside a cell. The prisoners made their escape in the early hours of today. According to Zodiak Online,… ...