Blantyre Archives

Police yet to arrest suspect in brutal killing of Lisa Chikoja

Feb 19, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Police say they are yet to arrest any suspect in the murder of 23-year-old Lisa Chikoja at Zingwangwa in Blantyre. Blantyre Police spokesperson Augustus Nkhwazi has told Malawi24 today that police have not made… ...

High court to deliver ruling next month on plea for Chisale’s re-arrest

Feb 19, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The High Court has set March 15 as day for a ruling on an application by the state for the re-arrest of attempted murder suspect Norman Chisale. Chisale is on bail for attempted murder of… ...

Poor road network in major cities worries deputy minister

Feb 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Deputy Minister of Local Government, Halima Daudi has expressed concern over the status of roads in the country’s major cities saying poor roads are compromising standards of cities. The Deputy Minister said apart from the… ...

Blantyre Deputy Mayor concerned over deforestation

Feb 05, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Blantyre city deputy Mayor Councillor Josephy Makwinja has expressed concern over massive deforestation in the city citing rapid urbanization as one of the factors. Makwinja said the situation has made the city prone to effects… ...

Two minibus drivers jailed over demos

Feb 04, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A court in Blantyre has sentenced two minibus drivers to 9 months in prison for proposing violence during the recent protests held by minibus drivers and conductors in Blantyre. The demonstrations which took place on… ...

Living with the Corona Virus

Jan 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

With the start of the New Year, many have hoped for a promising and fruitful 2021 since the corona virus pandemic hit last year. With boarders closing down and minimal or no interaction with… ...

Man electrocuted while pruning tree

Jan 18, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A man aged 32 has died in Blantyre after being electrocuted while cutting branches of a tree which were near a power line at his workplace. Confirming the incident was Chileka police public relations officer… ...