Nkhotakota Archives

Teacher commits suicide over family disputes

Jul 28, 2017 Bright Malenga 58 &

A 44-year-old primary school teacher in the lakeshore district of Nkhotakota has hanged himself following family disputes. According to Nkhotakota police deputy spokesperson Paul Malimwe, the teacher identified as Oliver Jinazale quarrelled with his wife… ...

Two in for possessing Indian hemp

Jul 26, 2017 Bright Malenga 60 &

A 41-year-old woman and a 19 year-old man are in Nkhunga police custody in Nkhotakota district for possessing cannabis sativa also known as Chamba. Nkhunga police spokesperson confirmed the arrest of Rose Mhone and Harvey… ...

Cyclist killed in road accident

Jul 24, 2017 Bright Malenga 4 &

A 69-year-old male cyclist died on Thursday after being involved in a road accident at Kayeleka village in Nkhotakota district. Nkhunga Police Station spokesperson Laban Makalani has identified the deceased as Lingson Hegwell. He said… ...

Craftsman decry lack of buyers

Jul 24, 2017 Bright Malenga 9 &

A craftsman has expressed concern over shortage of buyers for his products in Nkhotakota district. Malawi24 caught up with one the crafts sellers who said there is low demand for the artworks in the district.… ...

Devil forced me to escape, prison escapee tells court

Jul 20, 2017 Bright Malenga 41 &

A prison escapee has accused the devil of forcing him to escape Nkhotakota Prison where he was serving a two year jail term. Shida Kennedy Kambora, 23, saw the world crumbling in his hands when… ...

6 years for raping biological daughter

Jul 15, 2017 Bright Malenga 134 &

The Malawi Magistrate Court in Nkhatabay district has sentenced Joseph Mphande, 60, to six years imprisonment with hard labour for raping his 22-year-old daughter. State prosecutor Keston Chiona told the court that in March this… ...

Man constructing primary school block

Jul 14, 2017 Bright Malenga 47 &

As a way of improving access to education in Musisita village in Nkhotakota, Banonie Mwale is constructing a primary school in the area. Mwale who is currently staying in Dubai introduced a charitable organisation under… ...