Blantyre Archives

Seven arrested for kidnapping businessman’s son

Dec 14, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Police have arrested seven people of Pakistan origin for kidnapping the son of a Malawian businessman. The boy aged 5 was abducted at his home in Limbe on Tuesday. His father Mohammed Shail, 34, reported… ...

Bushiri to launch six books in Malawi

Dec 14, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Renowned Malawian prophet Dr Shepherd Bushiri takes the launch of his six books to Blantyre next week. Bushiri, who is a man of God and a businessperson, first launched the books in South Africa… ...

Police warn of drowning risks

Dec 12, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

With the onset of the rainy season, Police in the commercial city of Blantyre have warned residents in the city of the dangers of drowning. According to Blantyre police publicist, Sub Inspector Augustus Nkhwazi, police… ...

UTM shadow councillor fights health center over donation

Dec 09, 2018 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

UTM shadow councillor for Chipatala Ward in Blantyre City South constituency has blamed authorities at Zingwangwa health centre for politicising charity activities she conducted at the facility. The shadow councillor Thokozani Phekani who renovated dilapidated… ...

Police arrest 10 minibus touts

Dec 05, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Nineteen people, including ten minibus touts, were netted in a sweeping operation conducted by Blantyre Police on Tuesday. Confirming the development to Malawi24 was Blantyre police public relations officer, Sub-Inspector Augustus Nkhwazi who said the… ...

Senior Chief Somba dies

Nov 07, 2018 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Senior Chief Somba of Blantyre has died aged 81. A statement from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says the chief whose name is George Suwedi Somba died in the early hours of… ...

Man fined for setting ablaze niece’s property

Oct 31, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 30-year-old man has been fined K283,000 for setting on fire his niece’s property in Blantyre. The man has been identified as Griffin Mtendere. The Limbe court heard through prosecutor Sergeant Mary Ndagonela that on… ...