Children Archives

Zomba Social Welfare Office concerned with irresponsible use of digital technology

Aug 28, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

District Social Welfare Office in Zomba says there is need to raise public awareness on laws relating to digital technology to protect children against irresponsible use of technology. District Social Welfare Officer for Zomba, Christopher… ...

PSLCE star to be rewarded K1 million

Aug 20, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Twelve-year-old Alinafe Chulu who emerged top performer of this year's Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) is expected to be given one million Kwacha this week. Alinafe, who is a learner from Playdor Private… ...

48 street children in police custody in Limbe

Aug 18, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Police in Limbe are keeping 48 street-connected children in order to trace their parents and later place charges on children who may have been involved in criminal activities. Limbe Police Station is currently conducting a… ...

Boy, 18 gets 7 years for having sex with girl, 14

Aug 17, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The First Grade Magistrate's Court sitting in Chiradzulu has sentenced an 18-year-old boy to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour for defilement of a 14-year-old girl. According to Chiradzulu police public relations officer Constable Cosmas… ...

Council and CSOs worried over children’s access to pornography

Aug 14, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Zomba District Council and partner organisations on child rights have expressed worry over children's irresponsible use of smartphones which exposes them to pornographic images. District Council Chairperson for Zomba, Councilor, William Muthipa, expressed the concern… ...

Five parents nabbed for neglecting their children in Blantyre

Aug 10, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Police in Blantyre have arrested five parents for allegedly failing to support their children who consequently turned into street kids in the city. The arrest brings to eight the number of parents arrested following the… ...

Woman with baby placed in Malawi Police custody after demanding support from child’s father

Aug 07, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A woman aged 30 and her two-week-old baby have spent several days in Police custody in Mchinji following the woman's arrest last week after she left the child at her ex-husband's workplace to force him… ...