Blantyre Archives

Hit and run driver kills MDF soldier

Jul 26, 2016 Martha Chikoti 78 &

A cruel driver hit and killed a Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier before escaping the scene of the accident in Blantyre on Monday, Police say. Limbe police Deputy Public Relations Officer Pedzesai Zembeneko has confirmed… ...

‘Forgive me I Am an orphan’ – Beer thief pleads with the court

Jul 24, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 17 &

The Midima second grade magistrate court has sentenced a 20 year-old man to four years imprisonment with hard labour for breaking into a shop and stealing beer despite his asking the court for mercy saying… ...

Blantyre’s dangerous criminals arrested

Jul 18, 2016 Luke Bisani 25 &

Police in Blantyre city have arrested seven suspects who were wanted for committing a series of criminal acts in residential areas of the commercial city. The suspects include Steven Kapatuka, 44, and Steven Kasongola who… ...

Barbarism in Malawi army: A minority tarnishing the image of the MDF

Jul 17, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 228 &

Soldiers in Blantyre have severely beaten a civilian whom they accused of pummeling one of the soldiers. According to reports, the civilian who resides in Chilobwe beat up the military officer at a drinking joint… ...

Woman arrested for being found naked in a strange home

Jul 17, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 95 &

...Claims she lost her way from prayers A homeowner in Blantyre city was about to retire for the night at around midnight on Thursday when she found a naked woman in the house. The naked… ...

Five wanted criminals arrested in Blantyre

Jul 13, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 32 &

Police in Limbe, Blantyre have netted five criminals who were wanted for breaking into houses in the area and stealing various items. According to Assistant Public Relations Officer for Limbe Police Widson Nhlane, on Tuesday… ...

Police net three for robbery

Jun 30, 2016 Luke Bisani 13 &

Police in Blantyre city have arrested three men suspected to have stolen K10, 000 from two people at Chemusa Township. The suspects, Moses Phiri, 17, Hassan Adam, 19, and Christopher Chafulumira aged 19 robbed the… ...