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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… ...

Police officers plant trees in Zomba

Apr 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Michael Chiotcha Eastern Region female law enforcers have planted 200 trees along Likangala River in Zomba. The tree planting exercise on Monday this week was led by Eastern Region Commissioner, Happy Mkandawire, who is… ...

Zomba chiefs formulate by-laws to end child marriages

Apr 03, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Chikondi Kasichi Chiefs in the area of Senior chief Malemia in Zomba district have teamed up in fighting against early marriages. The traditional leaders have formulated by-laws aimed at eradicating early marriages which have… ...

Independent candidate Million wins Zomba Changalume by-election

Mar 31, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Chikondi Kasichi Unofficial results for Zomba Changalume by-election indicate that the Parliamentary seat for the constituency has gone to independent candidate Bizwick Million. Announcing the unofficial results at Zomba district tally centre based at… ...

Teacher arrested for raping child

Mar 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A 38-year-old Primary School teacher has been arrested in Mulanje for raping a 12-year-old learner. The suspect has been identified as Isaac Mussah who is also a boarding master at his school. According to Mulanje… ...