Wildlife Archives

Three arrested over two live pangolins

Sep 27, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Lilongwe yesterday arrested three men for being found with two live pangolins which they were selling for K7 million. Deputy Publicist for Lilongwe Police Station Sergeant Foster Benjamin identified the suspects as Lonis… ...

Criminals abandon bag of elephant teeth in Mangochi

Sep 12, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police are hunting for two criminals whom the police busted but immediately bolted after dumping a sack bag containing animal specimen believed to be elephant teeth. Mangochi Police Station Publicist Amina Tepani Daudi said the… ...

Chikwawa police warn communities over poaching

Sep 09, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Amid rising incidences of wildlife poaching, police in Chikwawa have seriously cautioned communities living near wildlife reserves against being involved in the vice saying all those found shall be prosecuted. The warning follows the arrest… ...

Community near Kasungu National Park builds village lodge

May 26, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

People in Lunyangwa, which is one of the communities surrounding Kasungu National Park, have built a Village Lodge to accommodate visitors at a fair price and generate income. Speaking during a media tour funded by… ...

Two arrested over pangolin possession

May 10, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Two people have been arrested in Mulanje for being found with pangolin, a protected animal which is trafficked for its scales. Mulanje Police publicist Gresham Ngwira has identified the two as Luka Bwanali, 31 and… ...

Trained dogs instrumental in fight against wildlife crime – Wildlife Department

Apr 30, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) says the Wildlife Detection Dog Unit (WDDU) has helped in the fight against wildlife crime in the country. The Dogs are trained to detect wildlife and Mulanje Cider… ...

Malawi winning battle against wildlife crime – Department of Wildlife

Apr 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has encouraged different players in to intensify the fight against wildlife crime, saying the country is currently winning the battle against the crime. Director of DWNP Brighton Kumchedwa… ...