Month: August 2022 Posts

Charcoal is part of our lives, says Malawi Government

Aug 02, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Government says it knows that a majority Malawians rely on firewood and charcoal for cooking but it has introduced tough punishments for charcoal possession to eliminate the availability of illegal charcoal. The Ministry of Natural… ...

People in Malawi face K5m fine or 10 years in prison for being found with charcoal

Jul 05, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The new Forestry Act passed in 2020 has introduced stiff punishment for charcoal possession, with those found with charcoal  facing 10 years in prison or K5 million fine. According to the amended act, engaging in… ...

Three arrested for being found with six bags of charcoal, five bundles of firewood

Mar 28, 2022 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Three people are in police custody at Dowa Police Station for allegedly being found in possession of six bags of charcoal and five bundles firewood. Dowa Police Station Publicist Sub Inspector Gladson M'bumpha identified the… ...

Vehicle forfeited to government over charcoal trafficking

Oct 27, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Senior Resident Magistrate's (SRM) Court in Lilongwe on Tuesday ordered that a 2-tonne Hino Dutro Van should be given to Government after a driver used the vehicle to transport 75 bags of charcoal. The… ...

Lirangwe defeats Malawi Army

Oct 10, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Angry villagers at Lirangwe in Blantyre overpowered Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers and blocked the M1 road after the soldiers seized charcoal from traders. Zodiak reported that the incident happened this morning at Lirangwe. As… ...

Malawi Government given vehicle used for transporting charcoal

Sep 17, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Government has been given a 3-tonne lorry which a 29-year-old man used for transporting 45 bags of charcoal in Lilongwe. The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate's Court has fined the driver, Wells Njobvuyalema, K200,000 for trafficking… ...

Man fined K400,000 over charcoal in Dowa

Sep 15, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Dowa First Grade Magistrate's Court sitting at Msongandeu Court on Tuesday ordered a 38-year-old man to pay a fine of K400,000 after he was found transporting 275 bags of charcoal. The court through state… ...

Lorry given to Govt over charcoal trafficking

Sep 07, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A court in Lilongwe yesterday ordered forfeiture of a lorry to Malawi Government after a driver used the vehicle to transport 165 bags of charcoal. The Lilongwe Senior Residence Magistrate Court has ordered also ordered… ...

Shayona Truck given to Malawi Government

Jul 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

A truck belonging to Shayona Cement Company has been forfeited to Malawi Government after a court in Kasungu convicted two people who used the truck to transport 26 bags of charcoal. The vehicle Reg No.… ...

Two drivers fined over charcoal

Jul 17, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Two drivers aged 29 and 27 have been ordered to pay fines after they were found transporting bags of charcoal. The Chisenjere First Grade Magistrate Court on Friday fined the two people identified as Isaac… ...

Charcoal smuggling vehicle given to government

Jun 26, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Karonga First Grade Magistrate Court has ordered forfeiture of a lorry to Malawi Government after the vehicle was seized for transporting charcoal without permit. The vehicle registration number RU 4140  was impounded a few… ...

Vehicle forfeited to Govt over charcoal smuggling

Apr 13, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Government has been awarded ownership of a Fuso Fighter which was seized in Kasungu over illegal transportation of charcoal. Kasungu first grade magistrate court has ordered that the vehicle Registration number BB45 should be… ...

Eight arrested over charcoal in Chileka

Mar 13, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Police at Chileka in Blantyre are keeping in custody a driver and seven other people for being found with 30 bags of charcoal. Confirming the development to this publication was Chileka police public relations officer… ...

Siku van impounded for smuggling charcoal

Feb 11, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Department of Forestry has impounded a Siku Van which was being used to smuggle charcoal in Kasungu. The Siku Van alongside another van had seventy bags full of charcoal which were being transported to… ...

Eight arrested over charcoal, round wood

Feb 06, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Salima have arrested three women and five men who were found transporting charcoal and round wood. According to the Department of Forestry, the eight were transporting the forestry products in two separate vehicles.… ...