Machinga Archives

Two youth develop solar energy solution

Jan 10, 2020 Richard Jimu 4 &

Two young people in Machinga have developed an innovative solar energy solution to deal with electricity challenges in the country. The two are Peter Mango and Bennict Kankhulungo. Through a company called Clean Energy Engineering… ...

Leader of concerned councillors quits DPP

Jan 05, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A ward councillor has dumped the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) saying he received death threats after leading other councillors in demanding pay hike. Councilor Alexander Cosmas of Mlomba Ward in Machinga Central East constituency claims… ...

Two brothers drown in well

Dec 22, 2019 Demetria Herman Banda 0 &

Two brothers aged 9 and 7 died on Friday after drowning in a well in Machinga district. According to Machinga Police Station Public Relations Officer Sergeant Davie Sulumba, the brothers Precious Ganizani, 9, and his… ...

Man fined for wounding his sister

Nov 30, 2019 Demetria Herman Banda 0 &

The Nanyumbu Second Grade Magistrate court has fined a 42-year-old man for assaulting his sister over a piece of land left by their brother. Police in Machinga have identified the suspect as Andire Lux Ndire.… ...

Chimulirenji visits people affected by stormy rains in Machinga

Nov 28, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Vice President Everton Herbert Chimulirenji today visited people and areas affected by stormy rains in Machinga. The district recently experienced stormy rains that affected a total of 1,432 households in three traditional authorities (T/As) of… ...

Machinga Police intensifies safe school programme

Nov 27, 2019 Demetria Herman Banda 0 &

Machinga Police Station has embarked on Safe Schools Programme under Spotlight Project targeting over 20 primary schools in Machinga District. The programme, which is funded by UNICEF, is aimed at promoting rights of girl-children in… ...

Malawi Defence Force soldier killed by grenade

Nov 05, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

A Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier has died after a grenade exploded during military training in Machinga. Three other soldiers were injured during the incident which occurred at Chikala Hills in the Southern Region district.… ...