Month: July 2021 Posts

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… ...

Anti-human trafficking organisations urged to work together

Mar 11, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Ministry of Homeland Security has asked anti-human trafficking organisations to work together in curbing trafficking in persons instead of competing with each another. Principal Secretary of Ministry of Homeland Security Harry Kanjewe made the remarks… ...

Human trafficking victims need proper care – Anti-trafficking committee

Mar 01, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The National Coordination Committee against Trafficking in Persons says the human trafficking cycle cannot be broken if proper care, assistance and protection are not accorded to victims. A member of the committee Patricia Liabuba made… ...

Dinner held to raise funds for construction of shelter

Dec 22, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Trafficking in Persons Funds and Resource Mobilization Team on Friday held a gala dinner as it seeks to raise funds for construction of a shelter for survivors of human trafficking in the country. The… ...