Month: December 2020 Posts

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… ...