Month: July 2016 Posts

Murderer drive hits cyclist

Jul 17, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 4 &

A cruel driver has escaped arrest after killing a 37 year-old man in a hit and run accident in Dedza district on Friday. Dedza police deputy publicist constable Cassim Manda identified the deceased as Lloyd… ...

Catholic Church worried over lack of interest in priesthood

Jul 11, 2016 Bright Malenga 32 &

Bishop Emmanuel Kanyama of Dedza Catholic Diocese has expressed concern that people are neglecting God and are not showing interest in becoming priests. Bishop Kanyama made the remarks during the ordination ceremony of five deacons… ...

Two years for beating up a ‘thief’

Jul 10, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 66 &

The magistrate court in Dedza district has handed out two-year jail terms to 19 people for being involved in an act of mob justice. The thugs were arrested last week for demolishing the house of… ...

MCP Councillor fined for stealing

Jul 06, 2016 Bright Malenga 42 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) councillor for Dedza Boma Ward, Davie Lingalawe on Monday was fined by the Dedza First Grade Magistrates Court for tampering with Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) equipment. Lingalawe, 58, and… ...

Councillor, electrician arrested for tampering with Escom metres

Jul 04, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 28 &

A ward councillor and an electrician have been arrested in Dedza district for tampering with Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) metres. Dedza police deputy publicist constable Manda identified the councillor as 58 year-old Davie… ...

Road accident in Dedza claims one life

Jul 03, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 15 &

A woman has died while three others have sustained serious injuries after the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in an accident. Dedza police deputy publicist constable Cassim Manda identified the deceased as Luiza… ...

Drug theft continues: three arrested in Dedza

Jun 16, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 22 &

The problems in the health sector continue to be scaling with continued reports of health personnel stealing drugs to sell to private businesses. Police in Dedza district are keeping in custody two hospital personnel and… ...