Month: January 2021 Posts

5 Pakistanis, 3 Bangladeshis jailed for illegal entry

Jan 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda. The Karonga Senior Resident Magistrate Court on Monday sentenced five Pakistanis and three Bangladeshis to six months imprisonment with hard labour for illegal entry. The convicts have been identified as: Raheer Naem,… ...

Demos against influx of illegal immigrants postponed

Dec 15, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Demonstrations organized by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) and aimed at protesting against influx of illegal immigrants have been postponed to Friday. This is according to CDEDI chairperson Sylvester Namiwa who… ...

Over 60 Indians working illegally at Malawian sugar company

Jul 21, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

More than 60 Indian nationals are working without permits at Salima Sugar Company which is partly owned by the Government of Malawi. This was revealed during Homeland Security Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda's visit to the… ...

British national arrested for entering Malawi illegally

Mar 14, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Immigration authorities with assistance from Police in Mwanza have arrested a British national for illegal entry into Malawi. Confirming the development to Malawi24 was Mwanza border public relations officer, Pasqually Zulu who identified the suspect… ...

Malawians rescued from Chinese owned ‘horror factory’ in South Africa

Nov 18, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Hawks Unit have busted a Chinese factory involved in the trafficking of Malawians and subjecting them to forced labour. The operation which also involved the Department of… ...

13 Malawian nationals deported from Zimbabwe

Jul 17, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 6 &

The Zimbabwe government has deported 13 Malawian nationals who were in the country without proper documentation. Mwanza border public relations officer Pasqually Zulu said the 13 Malawian nationals arrived at Mwanza border on Tuesday from… ...

Govt told to curb illegal immigration

Nov 28, 2018 Martha Chikoti 1 &

A Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament (MP) has expressed concern over the increase in illegal immigrants in Malawi and has urged government to step up efforts in curbing the illegal entry of foreigners.… ...

20 Pakistanis arrested for entering Malawi illegally

Nov 07, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Malawi has arrested 20 Pakistan nationals and their agents for illegal entry. The ACB  in conjunction with the Malawi Police Service arrested the Pakistanis on Sunday. According to ACB spokesperson Egritta… ...