Pangolin Archives

Malawi records decrease in wildlife crimes

Aug 29, 2023 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife says there has been a decrease in the number of wildlife crimes in Malawi due to enforcement in the country's borders. Statistics seen by this publication indicate that… ...

Two Mozambicans jailed in Malawi after being found with pangolin

Aug 24, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Mchinji First Grade Magistrate court has sentenced two Mozambican nationals to five years’ imprisonment with hard labour for being found in possession of a live pangolin. The two are identified as Jackson Yakobe, 40, and… ...

Two Mozambicans found with pangolin in Malawi

May 29, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Two Mozambicans have been arrested in Mchinji after being found with a Pangolin. Public relations officer for Mchinji Police Station Limbani Mpinganjira has identified the two as Jackson Yakobe, 40, and Selemani Felix, 46. They… ...

Two found with pangolin in Limbe

May 26, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Police in Limbe have arrested Frank Ngambi, 48, and Lazarus Bakuwa ,73, for being found in possession of a live pangolin. On May 24, 2023 at around 1700hrs, Limbe Police detectives received a tip that… ...

Two arrested for possessing pangolin in Blantyre

Dec 29, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Police in Blantyre are keeping in custody two suspects, Luka Chiputeni, 64 and Federico Vinti, 36, for allegedly possessing a live pangolin. Blantyre Police Station Deputy Public Relations Officer Sergeant Aubrey Singanyama said police received… ...

Two men found with Pangolin in Blantyre

Jul 17, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Blantyre yesterday arrested Wyson John, 34, and Charles Mayeso, 32, for being found in possession of a live pangolin. According to Sergeant Aubrey Singanyama, Blantyre Police Deputy Spokesperson, on July 16, 2022 at… ...

Two arrested over pangolin possession

May 10, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Two people have been arrested in Mulanje for being found with pangolin, a protected animal which is trafficked for its scales. Mulanje Police publicist Gresham Ngwira has identified the two as Luka Bwanali, 31 and… ...

Malawians urged to protect Pangolins

Feb 18, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

As Malawi prepares for the commemoration of World Pangolin Day on 20 February, Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) has called on the general public to join hands with the department in the protection… ...

Two nabbed for possessing Pangolin

Sep 13, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Balaka police are keeping in custody two men for allegedly possessing pangolin. A Pangolin is a listed species and possessing it is contrary to Section 86 (1) of National Parks and Wildlife Act. Spokesperson for… ...