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Chief jailed 21-years for raping, impregnating child

Mar 02, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court sitting at Chilipa on Tuesday sentenced a 37-year-old village headman to 21-years in prison for raping and impregnating his 13-year-old sister in-law. The court through state prosecutor, lnspector Amos Mwase… ...

Group Village Headman donates tree seedlings to Dowa Police Station

Feb 11, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

As one way of strengthening the good relationship between police and the general public, Group Village Headman Mlesha of Traditional Authority Chiwere in Dowa has donated 100 tree seedlings to Dowa Police Station to be… ...

Mtima Gondwe removed as Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe

Apr 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court in Mzuzu has fired Mtima Gondwe as Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe saying his appointment was unconstitutional. Judge Thomson Ligowe delivered his ruling on the matter today, years after Gondwe was installed as Paramount… ...

Citizens worried over delayed projects in Phalombe

Mar 20, 2021 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

People from Phalombe district including Chiefs and Councillors have questioned authorities over the delay of some essential projects which would uplift livelihoods of some communities. They raised these concerns during an interface meetings organized by… ...

Ntchisi Chiefs sensitized on electoral process

Mar 15, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Erah Pinifolo The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has sensitized chiefs in Ntchisi on their roles in the electoral process and has urged the traditional leaders to encourage their subjects to vote in the March… ...

Senior Chief Chiwalo of Phalombe dies aged 86

Feb 01, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Senior Chief Chiwalo of Phalombe has died today at Zomba Central Hospital. According to the Ministry of Local Government, the traditional leader has died due to High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. Chiwalo was born on… ...

TA Kamenyagwaza dies of Covid-19

Jan 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Traditional Authority (T/A) Kamenyagwaza 3 of Dedza District has died of Covid-19. The traditional leader is the sixth chief to die in January 2021 alone The Ministry of Local Government has confirmed the death of… ...

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… ...