Month: July 2017 Posts

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… ...

Malawi Prison warders go on strike

Jul 15, 2017 Luke Bisani 85 &

...demand equal salary Striking has been noted to be the only way employees can force employers to address concerns of workers, hence the salary hike demand by prison warders in Malawi witnessed them boycotting duties… ...

Malawi govt haunted by prison congestion

May 04, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 19 &

The Malawi government through the ministry of home affairs and internal security says it is committed to reduce congestion which has hit most prisons in the country. According to minister responsible Jappie Mhango, the Malawi… ...

“Prison life cannot reform me”, confesses convict

Jan 29, 2016 Luke Bisani 47 &

In a bid to get a short jail term, a convicted criminal told the Blantyre first grade magistrate court that prison life cannot reform him. Nonetheless, the Blantyre first grade magistrate court still sentenced the… ...

Malawi Prisoner blocked from going to University

Nov 24, 2015 Thula Chisamba 248 &

A Malawian prisoner George Luhanga has been denied a chance to pursue tertiary education at Chancellor College despite being selected for studies at the institution in Zomba City. Our findings indicate that the convict did… ...

5 prisoners bolt in Mulanje

Oct 27, 2015 Archangel Nzangaya 45 &

Five prisoners have escaped in Mulanje district after they were left at the hospital to receive medication, Malawi police say. Mulanje police spokesperson, James Kadadzera, refused to name the prisoners but he said there were… ...