Month: April 2022 Posts

Chakwera pardons 106 prisoners

Apr 14, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has pardoned 106 prisoners as part of Easter celebrations. Secretary for Homeland Security Kennedy Nkhoma has announced this in a statement today, describing the pardon of the prisoners as an act of… ...

Malawi Government launches 90-day national campaign against trafficking in persons

Mar 27, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Malawi Government through the Ministry of Homeland Security on Friday launched a 90-day national campaign against trafficking in Persons. The launch took place in Lilongwe at Crossroads Hotel under the theme "Time to Act to… ...

UN commends Malawi for ensuring peace and security

Mar 24, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

United Nations Resident Coordinator, Shigeki Komatsubara has commended Malawi Government  for making sure that there is peace and security in the country which is enabling citizens of this nation and refugees to live peacefully. Komatsubara… ...

K1 billion corruption scandal hits Malawi Police Service

Jul 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Officers of the Malawi Police Service (MPS) connived to steal K1 billion from the Malawi Government, an audit report has revealed. The money was stolen between 2018 and 2020 by a syndicate of 11 officers… ...

Homeland Security Ministry seeks to raise awareness on human trafficking

Jul 27, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July, the Ministry of Homeland Security says it is fully prepared to raise awareness to the general public on human trafficking, smuggling and the… ...

Concerned citizens against refugees’ relocation

May 29, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 2 &

A group of concerned Malawians has asked the Malawi Government to completely suspend the relocation of refugees and asylum seekers claiming the Malawi economy is run properly by foreign nationals. This comes barely days after… ...

Chakwera in Mozambique for SADC security meeting

May 27, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera who is currently in Mozambique says he is committed to doing his part in ensuring stability in the SADC region. He made the remarks in a Facebook post after his arrival in… ...

Refugees in Malawi obtain injunction against relocation

Apr 27, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

High Courts in Blantyre and Lilongwe have today simultaneously issued injunctions against a decision by the Ministry of Homeland Security to relocate refugees and asylum seekers to Dzaleka Refugees Camp. The development follows government's order… ...

Malawi orders refugees to return to camp

Apr 12, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Government has ordered all refugees conducting business outside Dzaleka Refugee camp to return to the refugee camp. The Ministry of Homeland Security said in a statement dated April 11 that it issued a letter… ...

National IDs begin to expire: Citizens required to pay K2,500 for renewal

Jan 04, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

National Identity (IDs) Cards  which were issued in 2016 have started to expire this year and citizens will be required to pay K2,500 for ID renewal. The National Registration Bureau has issued a statement saying… ...

Security agencies urged to protect refugees

Dec 03, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Ministry of Homeland Security has called upon security agencies in the country to ensure that rights of refugees and asylum seekers are protected. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Homeland Security who is also… ...

Retired magistrate backs calls for mob justice against rapists

Dec 02, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A retired magistrate has argued that mob justice against suspected rapists could help reduce cases of rape in the country. Retired Child Justice Magistrate, Esmie Tembenu who is now a child rights activist has supported… ...

Lack of security in Mzuzu worries businesspeople

Nov 19, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Businesspeople in Mzuzu City have expressed concern over lack of security in the city following two break-ins on Monday night when robbers went away with over K5 million cash. According to reports, thieves have broken… ...

Chimwendo says Tonse Govt addressing Prison officers’ grievances

Oct 28, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo Banda on Tuesday toured Thyolo Prison where he told prison warders that the Tonse Alliance government is addressing their challenges. Banda noted that prison officers require much attention and… ...

Chimwendo Banda faults DPP over Police promotions

Oct 16, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo Banda has faulted the previous administration for promoting police officers ‘on paper’ two months before elections without rewarding the promoted officers. Chimwendo made the remarks in Parliament on Wednesday… ...