Zomba Archives

Friends of Mponda donates to elderly and learners in Zomba

Oct 03, 2021 Chris Loka 0 &

In an effort to complement government’s efforts in promoting quality education in the country, a charity grouping called Friends of Mponda has donated various learning materials, including exercise books and pens, to learners at Namatamba… ...

Prisoners riot over food

Sep 17, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Mayhem erupted at Zomba Central Prison this morning as prisoners protested over food. Spokesperson of the Malawi Prison Service, Chimwemwe Shaba, has confirmed that there were riots at the prison. One of the inmates has… ...

Five die in road accident in Zomba

Sep 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Five people have died in a road accident along Ku Chawe road in Zomba. Zomba police station spokesperson has confirmed, saying the accident happened at around 10 O’clock this morning. A lorry coming from the… ...

Kunje found with case to answer

Aug 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former Commissioner of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Linda Kunje and her driver have been found with a case to answer in a matter in which the two are accused of obstructing President Lazarus Chakwera's convoy.… ...

Activist urges people to break silence on sexual extortion

Jun 22, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A rights activist has urged people to join hands in breaking the silence around sexual extortion, which happens when a person, such as a potential employer, coerces someone to give photos, videos and recordings or… ...

Two sisters arrested over firearms

Jun 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Zomba are keeping in custody two sisters aged 21 and 29 for being found in possession of two shotguns. Zomba Police Public Relations Officer Patricia Sipiliano has confirmed the arrest of the two… ...

Malawians have confidence in Chilima’s leadership — UTM

Jun 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

UTM Party says people have confidence in the leadership of party leader Saulos Chilima because he is implementing the party's manifesto through Tonse Government. UTM Officials said this yesterday in Zomba when they officially welcomed… ...

Reverend accused of leaking exam papers to girlfriend at Anglican training centre

Jun 18, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Management of Chilema Ecumenical Training and Conference Centre (CETCC) at Malosa in Zomba was forced to re-administer examinations after a Reverend at the training centre leaked exam papers to a girlfriend. On Wednesday, a lady… ...

Police officer accidentally shot by fellow officer during operation

Jun 04, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A Police officer yesterday was killed by a stray bullet fired by a fellow officer during an operation where officers intercepted criminals in Zomba. Police spokesperson for the Eastern Region Joseph Sauka has confirmed the… ...

St Luke’s college lecturers strike over allowances

Jun 03, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Chikondi Kasichi Lecturers at St Luke's College of Nursing under Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire on Thursday started strike over unpaid allowances. According to one of the lecturers who opted for anonymity, the teaching… ...

Two slapped with 14-year jail term for theft of cattle

May 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate court has sentenced two men to 14 years Imprisonment with Hard Labour each for stealing cattle. Zomba Police deputy public relations officer Sergeant Patrick Maseko said the suspects are Steven Musowa,… ...

Teenager gets nine years in jail for marrying 15-year-old girl

May 30, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate's Court has sentenced 18-year-old Biziwick Namalindi to nine years imprisonment with hard labour for marrying and sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl. The biological father of the 15-year-old girl has also… ...

Anglican diocesan meeting fails to take place after threats from anti-Malasa group

May 29, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Diocesan Standing Committee meeting which was scheduled to take place yesterday in the Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire at Malosa in Zomba was not conducted following threats from Anglicans who are demanding resignation of… ...

Anti-Malasa Anglicans threaten to disrupt diocesan meeting

May 28, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Chikondi Kasichi Anglican Petitioners of Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire demanding removal of their bishop Brighton Vitta Malasa have threatened to disturb the Diocesan Standing Committee (DSC) meeting which is expected to take place… ...

Man gets 14 years in jail for raping children

May 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate's Court has sentenced a 65-year-old man to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour for raping two girls aged 13 and 15. Zomba Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Sergeant Patrick Maseko… ...