Chitipa Archives

Man commits suicide after being caught having sex with another man’s wife

Aug 29, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A 60-year-old man has hanged himself in Chitipa after he was fined two cows for having sex with another man’s wife. According to Chitipa police publicist Gladwell Simwaka, the man has been identified as Shupex… ...

Reinvest taxpayers’ money in trading centres, Chitipa council told

Aug 22, 2019 Madalitso Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has told Chitipa District Council to consider bringing infrastructure development in markets to make sure there is development efficiency to both business dwellers and the council. The remarks… ...

HRDC calls for investigation into Binwell Mtambo’s death

Aug 03, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called on authorities to investigate the death of Binwell Mtambo, an uncle to outspoken activist Timothy Mtambo. Mtambo was killed by a police vehicle on Thursday in Chitipa… ...

Police vehicle kills Mtambo’s uncle

Aug 02, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A police vehicle on Thursday hit to death the uncle of Malawi human rights activist Timothy Mtambo in Chitipa. The law enforcers have confirmed the death of Binwell Mtambo whose nephew Timothy is the chairperson… ...

Chitipa register first win

May 15, 2019 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

Chitipa United registered their first win since their return to the TNM Super League after edging out their neighbors Karonga United in a derby match played on Tuesday. Lupakisho Mwalukazinga scored the solitary goal in… ...

Zambians mock Mutharika

May 07, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 10 &

President Peter Mutharika was the subject of ridicule in Zambia on Monday after opening a community college. Mutharika on Monday opened Community Technical College in Chitipa District saying his government is establishing community colleges to… ...

Voters demand new Misuku court, police houses

Apr 30, 2019 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Parliamentary candidates for Chitipa East constituency who came for a public political debate at Misuku community ground on Thursday were taken by surprise when one member of the audience Gondwe asked about the construction of… ...

Aspirants pledge to promote Misuku coffee processing

Apr 29, 2019 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Misuku Hills coffee farmers will soon start enjoying fruits of their sweat if what the three independent shadow Parliamentarian candidates for Chitipa East constituency promised at a political debate that NICE Public Trust in conjunction… ...

Vote for politicians who campaign on issues – MEC

Apr 17, 2019 Madalitso Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) Civic Education department has urged people to cast their ballot for politicians who addresses the needs of their communities. Director of Civic Education for the northern region Stella Mwachande made… ...

Malawian nurses’ negligence affects pregnant women hospital delivery

Apr 01, 2019 Madalitso Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Negligence by midwifes in the Malawi northern district of Chitipa is affecting pregnant women’s rights of attending hospital child birth, hence going for traditional healers. The concern was revealed during a meeting organized by White… ...

Govt is dominated by one tribe – Usi

Mar 30, 2019 Madalitso Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

UTM running mate Michael Bisiwiki Usi has said one tribe dominates in government sectors, something which UTM will change. Usi made his comment without hitting the nail on the head in Chitipa district during a… ...

Govt health centre in Chitipa operates from house

Mar 04, 2019 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Community members from Mahowe in the area of traditional authority (T/A) Nthalire in Chitipa district have asked the government to construct a building for Mahowe health centre as the current facility is operating from the… ...

DPP MP, Councillor in Chitipa Central confident of reelection

Feb 12, 2019 Madalitso Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Chitipa Central Constituency Clement Fukumele Mukumbwa and Councilor for Yamba Ward Davies Silwimba say they are confident of defending their seats in the 21 May elections. Speaking… ...

Chitipa U-17 football League pleads for support

Jan 31, 2019 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

The committee running the Chitipa Under 17 football league has appealed to well-wishers to bail them out from problems which the league is facing. Chitipa District Youth Football Committee general secretary, Robert Mzinza, told Malawi24… ...

Karonga, Chitipa chiefs challenge court’s ruling on Kyungu’s supremacy

Jan 25, 2019 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Chiefs from Karonga and Chitipa districts have vowed to challenge a court ruling which says that the law recognises Paramount Chief Kyungu as leader of Karonga only. The traditional leaders say they will continue recognising… ...