violence Archives

Man has eye removed after being assaulted by police officer

Jan 09, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A man in Chikwawa has had his left eye removed after he was allegedly assaulted by a Malawi Police officer. The officer has been identified as 42-year-old Benson Phiri of Mitole Police Mobile Service while… ...

Five injured in grenade explosion at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa

Dec 15, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Five people have been injured following a suspected grenade explosion at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa. Dowa Police Station Publicist Gladson M'bumpha said the incident happened on Wednesday at about 19:00 hours at the camp… ...

Minister Mtambo asks Malawians to desist from violence

Oct 13, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government through Minister of National Unity Timothy Mtambo has asked Malawians to desist from acts of violence and to embrace peace and unity. The Minister made the statement during the commemoration of National Day of… ...

Rights activist Namiwa abducted in Lilongwe

Jul 27, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Namiwa speaking at the press briefing today CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has been abducted at Area 3 in Lilongwe this afternoon, hours before he was expected to lead anti-government demonstrations in the capital city.… ...

Students set building on fire at St Don Bosco Secondary School

Jul 18, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Students at St Don Bosco Secondary School at Champhira in Mzimba last night set a building on fire and also damaged other school property due to anger over quantity of rice given to them. A… ...

Judges, Magistrates condemn threats of attacks

Jun 30, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Magistrates and Judges Association of Malawi (MAJAM) says threats of attacks against judicial officers undermine the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. MAJAM has released a statement today signed by its president Howard Pemba and… ...

Learners attack businessperson for assaulting teacher

Jun 20, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The businessperson who is of Egyptian origin went to Mithande Primary School in Mulanje where he allegedly assaulted a teacher over alleged failure to settle debt. The businessperson has been identified as Eslam Ashrad while… ...