Thyolo Archives

Woman commits suicide after quarrel with husband

Jun 27, 2017 Martha Chikoti 58 &

A 24-year-old woman in Bvumbwe on Friday killed herself by taking insecticides after a quarrel with her husband. Confirming the incident, Limbe police assistant public relations officer Widson Nhlane identified the deceased as Chrissy Daniel.… ...

Malawi albino attacks: Bones of person with albinism stolen from grave

May 29, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Police in Thyolo have launched a manhunt for criminals who dug up bones of a person with albinism from a grave in the district. According to a police file made available to this publication, the… ...

I am being humiliated in a ‘foreign country’ – Wandale

May 11, 2017 Luke Bisani 112 &

Leader of People’s Land Organization (PLO) Vincent Wandale has complained that the Malawi government is humiliating him with arrests although he has told authorities he comes from another country. Wandale claims that Thyolo and Mulanje… ...

12 year old, STD 5 pupil hangs himself after failing exams

Apr 10, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

A 12-year-old boy in Thyolo district has hanged himself to death for fear of being whipped by his father after failing exams. According to police file, the boy Sylvester Mvahiwa is a son of Sergeant… ...

Man drowns in dam

Feb 06, 2017 Martha Chikoti 12 &

A 28-year-old man has died after drowning at Makande estate dam in Bvumbwe in Thyolo district. Assistant Public Relations officer for Limbe Police Widson Nhlane identified the deceased as Peter Macshoni. Nhlane said the incident… ...

Senior Chief Thomas to be laid to rest today

Nov 28, 2016 Martha Chikoti 2 &

The body of Senior Chief Thomas of Thyolo district will be laid to rest today, 28th November 2016. Chief Thomas died on Saturday after she suffered from diabetes. Spokesperson for Ministry of Local Government Muhlabase… ...

Two guards in jail for killing thief

Oct 16, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 51 &

Police in Bvumbwe have arrested two men for beating a suspected thief who died a day later. According to Assistant Public Relations Officer Widson Nhlane, the two murder suspects are identified as Emmanuel Foster aged… ...