Chitipa Archives

Father arrested for raping step-daughter in Chitipa

Jul 06, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Chitipa have arrested 32-year-old Thomas Nyondo on allegation that he raped and impregnated his 12-year-old step-daughter. It is reported that on July 1, 2022, the victim's mother went to Lufita market, leaving three… ...

Police launch manhunt for Airtel shop burglars in Chitipa

Jun 11, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Chitipa are hunting for criminals who broke into Airtel shop and stole K4.2 million cash, one cell phone valued at K11 thousand and Mi-fi valued at K20,000. The incident occurred during the night… ...

Man sentenced to six years in jail for burglary in Chitipa

Jun 03, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Chitipa First Grade Magistrate's Court has sentenced 28-year-old Gift Gondwe to six years imprisonment with hard labour for breaking into a house and stealing items worth K200,000. The court heard through state prosecutor, Inspector… ...

Ten arrested for damaging Nthalire Police Unit

Jun 02, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Chitipa have arrested Taonga Gondwe and nine others on suspicion that they damaged Nthalire Police Unit infrastructure in the district. The arrests were made on May 30, 2022 during a joint operation between… ...

Chilima applauds Chitipa reforms progress

May 24, 2022 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima has expressed satisfaction with progress achieved by Chitipa District Council in the implementation of public sector reforms whose initiatives have trickled to community level. Speaking in Chitipa on Monday after… ...

Three die in road accident in Chitipa

May 15, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Three people have died after two vehicles in a funeral procession collided at Chiweta bridge, Lwakwa area along Chitipa -Kameme M9 earth road in the District. The three have been identified as Oscar Mtambo, 59,… ...

Angry mob kills suspected thief, damages police unit

May 06, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

An angry mob in Chitipa has killed a man after accusing him of stealing a motorcycle. The irate mob has also damaged houses and offices at Nthalire Police Unit. On April 24, 2022 motorcycle rider… ...