Month: October 2021 Posts

Police wants Dzaleka Refugee camp moved to Karonga

Oct 21, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) says Dzaleka Refugees Camp is compromising police operations and wants it moved from Dowa to Karonga district. This is according to Inspector General (IG) of the Malawi Police Service George… ...

Man gets 14 years for raping child in Karonga

Oct 20, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Karonga First Grade Magistrate's court has sentenced 43-year-old Chakufwa Nyirenda to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour for raping a 7-year-old girl. The court heard through state prosecutor, Sub-Inspector Harrison Mtambalika that Nyirenda raped… ...

Over 300 traders detained along M1 road

Sep 15, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

More than 300 traders have been detained for hours at a roadblock near Chilumba Barracks in Karonga over tax evasion accusations. The traders were travelling in five buses from Tanzania and were allegedly stopped by… ...

Govt urged to address mob justice after mob burns man in Karonga

Aug 22, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) board member Undule Mwakasungula says the Lazarus Chakwera administration should address mob justice, including killings of people over witchcraft accusations. This was said on Friday during a press… ...

Ikwanga elected North coaches’ chair

Jul 07, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Northern Region Coaches have elected Kondwani Ikwanga as their new regional chairperson. Ikwanga got 21 votes replacing McNebert Kadzuwa who is now the head coach of Malawi women’s football National Team. He will be deputized… ...

Charcoal smuggling vehicle given to government

Jun 26, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Karonga First Grade Magistrate Court has ordered forfeiture of a lorry to Malawi Government after the vehicle was seized for transporting charcoal without permit. The vehicle registration number RU 4140  was impounded a few… ...

Karonga withdraw from FDH Cup, risk one-year ban

Jun 23, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Karonga United risk a fine of MK2 million and a ban from participating in any competition organized by Football Association of Malawi (FAM) or any of its affiliates for one year following the team's decision… ...

Bedbugs hit guardian shelter at Karonga hospital

May 27, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Guardians at Karonga District Hospital waiting shelter have asked the hospital officials to disinfect the premises to kill bedbugs that are giving them sleepless nights. According to one of the guardians Matrida Nyungwe, sanitation and… ...

Moyale earn sixth straight win

May 09, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Moyale Barracks on Sunday registered a sixth straight win after beating Karonga United 2-1 in the Tnm Super league at Mzuzu Stadium. Moyale Barracks have ended the first round of the league with 24 points… ...

Karonga washed away bridge: Two people killed

Apr 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Two people have died after their vehicle plunged into Kyungu River from a section where Kyungu Bridge has been washed away. Karonga police spokesperson Enock Livason has confirmed the death of the two saying the… ...

Heavy rains damage bridge near Malawi-Tanzania border

Apr 22, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Heavy rains has damaged Kyungu Bridge which is about 5 kilometres from the Malawi-Tanzania border in Karonga. The bridge is on the M1 which is used to transport goods between Malawi and Tanzania. Northern Region… ...

Football fans demand Msungama to resign

Apr 05, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Football fans have demanded Minister of Sports Ulemu Msungama to resign saying he has failed to fight for sports and the rights of fans. The fans from Karonga and Mzuzu after being barred from watching… ...

Karonga Police launch patrol vehicle

Mar 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Naomi Langisi Police in Karonga District have launched a crime control and response vehicle that is going to help the police  to reach crime scenes in time. Speaking at the launch of Rapid Response… ...

Voter turnout picks up in Karonga by-election

Mar 30, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Voter turnout picked up in the afternoon in Karonga Northwest Constituency where voting is underway despite an average poor poll patronage that has been attributed to heavy downfall which hindered people from going to polling… ...

DEST chair satisfied with turnout in Karonga Northwest

Mar 30, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Karonga district elections supervisory team (DEST) chairperson David Gondwe has expressed satisfaction over voter turnout this morning in Karonga Northwest. In an interview, Gondwe who is the acting District Commissioner said after inspecting a number… ...