Month: April 2021 Posts

Sant’ Egidio bemoans attacks against the elderly

Apr 10, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Members of the Community of Sant’ Egidio from various colleges have called for concerted efforts to end attacks against elderly persons over witchcraft allegations. The call was made in Machinjiri, when the diverse group of… ...

Elderly persons shun Covid-19 vaccine in Mzuzu

Apr 03, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Only one person out of the 34-member Thula Older Persons Association in Mzuzu has received Covid-19 vaccine, with those shunning the jab blaming lack of information to debunk myths and misconceptions. It has been revealed… ...

95-year-old man drowns in Dowa

Apr 01, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A 95-year-old man identified as Medisoni Ndolo was found dead in a river in Dowa yesterday. Police say he drowned while coming from a drinking joint. Mponela police station publicist Inspector Kaitano Lubrino said Medisoni… ...

Man attempts to rape own mother in Ntcheu

Feb 09, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By: Topson Banda Police in Ntcheu have arrested a 39-year-old man for attempting to rape his 71-year-old biological mother. The suspect has been identified as Lisa Master and he is alleged to have committed the… ...

Police arrest witchfinder, three others over elderly woman’s murder

Jan 16, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Police in Dedza district have arrested a witchdoctor along with three others for killing a woman who was accused of witchcraft. The witch hunter is identified as Semitara N'gaiwa aged 35, and the three are:… ...

Woman killed over witchcraft accusations

Jan 05, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

An elderly woman in Dedza has been hacked to death on accusations that she killed a 12-year old boy through witchcraft. Dedza police deputy publicist Sergeant Cassim Manda identified the woman as Silvia Banda from… ...

96-year-old woman dies after house collapses in Dowa

Jan 02, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 96-year-old woman has died today after the house she was living in collapsed following heavy rains Dowa has been receiving of late. The woman, Aneli Sikalenje, was from Ndola Village in the area of… ...

Mob kills 67-year-old woman over witchcraft allegations

Dec 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Villagers in Karonga yesterday killed a 67-year-old woman and set her body on fire on allegations that she bewitched her 37-year-old son. The deceased has been identified as Esinala Mbowe. According to… ...

MJ Police commit to protect elderly

Dec 24, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

Mulanje Police Officer In-Charge, Edwin Magalasi, says police in the district are committed to protecting the elderly. Magalasi who is also Assistant Commissioner of Police was speaking Wednesday when he attended prayers at Faith Outreach… ...

Elderly people in Zomba plead for protection

Dec 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Elderly people from Assan village Group Village Headman Mtwiche in the area of Traditional Authority Malemia in Zomba have called on the community to support and protect them as they experience numerous… ...

MANEPO, women lawyers call off Friday demos

Nov 12, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Network of Elder Persons' Organization (MANEPO) and Women Lawyers Association (WLA) have called off demonstrations which they planned to hold on Friday to protest against attacks on elderly persons. This is according to… ...

Youth organization rescues paralysed man

Nov 06, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Nancholi Youth Organization (NAYO) has rescued a 62-year man who has been paralyzed for years and was living alone in a dilapidated house. Attributing the development to Malawi24, NAYO project officer Mathews Katete said Gassa… ...

MP Kwelepeta condemns ill-treatment of elderly people on witchcraft allegations

Nov 05, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Member of Parliament for Zomba Malosa Grace Kwelepeta has called on Malawians to stop victimizing the elderly on allegations that they practice witchcraft. Kwelepeta made the remarks when she met 35 elderly… ...

Two arrested for killing 70-year-old woman in Dedza

Oct 21, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police have arrested two men over the murder of 70-year-old Stella Chigule who was stoned to death after being accused of practicing witchcraft in Dedza. National Police publicist James Kadadzera said the two are believed… ...

MANEPO wants immediate arrest of Dedza woman’s murderers

Oct 20, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Network for Older Persons’ Organizations (MANEPO) has demanded the immediate arrest of murderers of an elderly woman who was stoned to death over witchcraft allegations in Dedza. On Sunday Fumbwa village, T/A Tambala… ...