Dowa Archives

Two men jailed 12 years for robbery with violence

Apr 04, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Dowa First Grade Magistrate's Court has sentenced two men to 12 years imprisonment with hard labour each for robbery with violence. The court through state prosecutor Sergeant Joseph Banda heard that the convicts Lakiwelo… ...

Man hangs himself in Mponela

Mar 28, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A 29-year-old man in Dowa has hanged himself after being accused of stealing his sister's tobacco. Deputy publicist for Mponela police station sergeant Macpatson Msadala identified the deceased as Msandivute Henderson who hails from Kaluwira… ...

Organisation commends Chakwera for donating K450,000 to waste bin campaign

Mar 27, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Save the Future Foundation has commended President Lazarus Chakwera for his MK450,000 donation towards the waste bin campaign which seeks to raise funds to be used for purchasing 50 waste bins. The bins will be… ...

Man jailed 3 years over Chamba in Dowa

Mar 18, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Dowa First Grade Magistrate's Court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to 3 years imprisonment with hard labour for being found in possession of four bags of Chamba weighing 80 kilograms. The court through state… ...

Dowa man in custody for raping child

Mar 10, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A 37-year-old man identified as Josiah Isaac has been arrested for raping an 11-year-old girl in Dowa district. Deputy publicist for Mponela police station sergeant Macpatson Msadala has confirmed and said the incident occurred on… ...

Dowa Police engage persons with albinism on security

Feb 25, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Dowa on Tuesday engaged persons albinism to give them tips regarding their security. Officer In-charge for Dowa Police Station Deputy Commissioner Rhoda Manjolo during the meeting said police will arrest relatives when any… ...

Luanar student commits suicide in Mponela

Feb 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda. A 23-year-old Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar) student hanged himself at his parents’ house in Dowa yesterday. Mponela police Deputy spokesperson, Macpatson Msadala, has identified the deceased as Wongani… ...