Month: November 2020 Posts

Greedy Phalombe chiefs warned

Nov 23, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Chiefs in Phalombe have been warned that they risk losing their positions if they continue swindling money from beneficiaries of cash for work programmes in the district. The caution comes after it was revealed that… ...

Police officers accused of receiving bribes from sexual abuse suspects

Sep 25, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka A chief in Zomba has accused police officers in the district of receiving bribes to release sexual abuse suspects. Group Village Headman Jali said on Thursday during a press briefing that some… ...

Hunger hits hard in Zomba: Villagers relying on green mangoes

Sep 23, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Traditional leaders in Zomba have expressed concern over the increase in number of people affected by hunger in the district, saying villagers are relying on mangoes to survive. Sub-Traditional Authority Chimbalanga of… ...

Zomba chiefs want GVH Jali suspended over corruption

Sep 21, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Concerned village heads and community members from Group Village Head Jali, Traditional Authority Mwambo in Zomba have demanded Zomba District Commissioner (DC) to suspend GVH Jali for being involved in corruption and… ...

Govt elevates two chiefs in Phalombe

Sep 18, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Government has elevated two chiefs in Phalombe, with Deputy Minister of Local Government Halima Daud promising increased honoraria, proper houses and health insurance for the chiefs. On Thursday, Daud elevated Sub Traditional Authority (T/A) Namasoko… ...

Mafumu apempha boma likonze ziliza za azungu awiri

Sep 09, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

Mafumu ku Chiradzulu adandaula ndikusasamalidwa kwa ziliza za a William Jervis Livingstone komanso Duncan McCormick omwe adaphedwa ndi a John Chilembwe mu nthawi ya utsamunda. Iwo ati mandawa ali ndi mbili yosaiwalika komanso yofunikira kwambili… ...

Traditional healers asked to work within the law

Sep 08, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

In a drive to combat mob justice that results from witchcraft accusations, Police in Rumphi on Saturday engaged traditional healers at Mhuju in the district. Speaking at the meeting, Rumphi Police Station Officer in charge… ...

Kaliati pleads with chiefs on child marriages: Says situation alarming

Sep 05, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Kondwani Magombo - MANA Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati, has appealed to all chiefs in Mangochi to champion the fight against early marriages and encourage girls to value education.… ...

Mponela police chief calls for unity among residents

Aug 31, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Officer In-Charge for Mponela Police Station Clement Gulo has called for unity among residents and has urged them to work together with the police. Gulo who is also Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police said this… ...

Chiradzulu Chiefs geared to fight voter apathy

Jun 20, 2020 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

With just a few days to the fresh presidential poll, Chiefs in Chiradzulu have vowed to continue pleading with their subjects to vote in their large numbers on June 23, to fulfil their constitutional right.… ...

Chiefs advised against frontline politics

May 12, 2020 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

Chiefs in the country have been advised to be apolitical in the run up to July 2 fresh presidential polls, to serve Malawians better. Over the years, the nation has seen some chiefs indulge in… ...

Thyolo chiefs fear being dethroned if they welcome all parties

Apr 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

By Temwa Mhone Chiefs in Thyolo have expressed concern that they would be removed if they allow all parties to campaign in the district ahead of the fresh presidential elections. Chiefs in Sub Traditional Authority… ...

MCP, chiefs asked us to conduct by-election – Ansah

Jan 20, 2020 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Jane Ansah says chiefs and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leadership in Lilongwe South asked the commission to conduct polls in the constituency which were postponed last year due… ...

Ben Phiri condemns corrupt chiefs

Dec 30, 2019 Daniel Sapuli 1 &

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. Ben Phiri has rebuked the habits of some chiefs who demand payments from their subjects in exchange of chieftaincy positions. Phiri said this during the installation… ...

Village chief arrested for sexually assaulting 8-year-old girl

Dec 16, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Kasungu are keeping in custody Village Headman Gundani aged 78 for sexually assaulting a girl aged eight. Kasungu Public Relations  Officer Harry Namwaza  said chief Gundani, full name Edward Jackson, committed the offence… ...