Blantyre Archives

Mutharika says funds available for Zingwangwa market

Jan 28, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Peter Mutharika has told Zingwangwa residents in Blantyre that funds are available for a new market in the township. The Malawi leader was speaking in Zingwangwa on Sunday during a whistle stop tour that… ...

Student swept away by flooded Mudi River

Jan 19, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A 19-year-old student in Namiwawa Township in Blantyre died on Thursday afternoon after being washed away in Mudi River while coming from school. Confirming the development was Blantyre police deputy publicist Sub Inspector Dorrah Chathyoka… ...

Domestic helper jailed for stealing K1 million worth of items

Jan 13, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 28-year old domestic helper has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stealing items worth K1 Million from his boss' house in Bangwe Township. Limbe Police Deputy Publicist Widson Nhlane said the convict… ...

Polypack employee dies after being crushed by machine

Jan 09, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A Polypack Limited employee died on Sunday after he was compressed by a machine while on duty. Limbe police deputy publicist Widson Nhlane said this happened at the company's factory which is located at Maselema… ...

Muungu Wa Africa show on today: Venue changed

Dec 22, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 1 &

The Be Careful Tour by Muungu Wa Africa kick-starts today in Blantyre at Emperors Castle following the change of venue. The tour which was slated for Infusion Lounge in the commercial capital has been shifted… ...

Boy, 3, dies after house collapses

Dec 19, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A 3-year-old boy has died in Ndirande, Blantyre while his 1-year-old brother is hospitalised after a house which they were sleeping in collapsed due to heavy rains. Blantyre police public relations officer Sub Inspector Augustus… ...

Son kills father over mangoes

Dec 18, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

Police at Milare in the commercial city of Blantyre have arrested a 22-year-old man for hitting his father to death with a bottle over green mangoes. Confirming the development to Malawi24 was Blantyre police public… ...