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A Congolese Woman Arrested for Possession of Counterfeit, Undocumented Foreign Currency Malawi 24 | Latest News From Malawi

Karonga · Karonga

A Congolese Woman Arrested for Possession of Counterfeit, Undocumented Foreign Currency Malawi 24 | Latest News From Malawi

Police in Karonga have arrested a 32-year-old Congolese woman, Christine Manana, for allegedly being found in possession of US$23,900 believed to be counterfeit, and an additional US$14,070 without supporting documentation, at Songwe Border in the district. Confirming the development with Malawi24, Karonga Police Public Relations Officer, Constable Margret Msiska, said the incident occurred on June […] The post A Congolese woman arrested for pos…See the Story

Inua Advocacy stands in solidarity with millions of refugees - Malawi Freedom Network

Refugees · Mzuzu

Inua Advocacy stands in solidarity with millions of refugees - Malawi Freedom Network

By Vincent Gunde As the world marks World Refugee Day, the Inua Advocacy says it stands in solemn reflection and strong solidarity with the millions forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and political instability in their respective countries. The Advocacy says amid this growing crisis, powerful nations, many self-declared champions of democracy and human rights are turning away from compassion instead of offering safety and dignit…See the Story

M’Mbelwa Calls on Chiefs to Be Neutral

Côte D'Ivoire · Côte d'Ivoire

M’Mbelwa Calls on Chiefs to Be Neutral

Inkosi ya Makhosi M’Mbelwa V of the Jere Ngoni has called on traditional leaders to be neutral by adhering to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) code of conduct ahead of the September 16 General Election. The paramount chief was speaking on Saturday during Mtwalo Day celebrations at Ezondweni in Mzimba. Said M’Mbelwa: “Let us follow the code of conduct. Gone are the days when one would go and endorse someone for people to follow. “I think that wo…See the Story

Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Robbery in Mzimba

The Second Grade Magistrate Court in Mzimba has sentenced Chipiliro Postano, 25, to five years imprisonment with hard labor for robbery. According to Constable Precious Mzunga, Assistant Public Relations Officer at Jenda Police Station, “The court highlighted that robbery is a serious offense punishable by up to life imprisonment, and the sentence aims to deter other would-be offenders.” Postano was found guilty of stealing a motorcycle valued a…Mzimba · Mzimba Read Article

Karonga Prison inmates appeal for resource centre

Karonga Prison inmates have asked stakeholders and well-wishers to donate television sets, decoders and a library to the facility to enable them to follow political party campaigns ahead of the September 16 2025 General Election. They said this on Saturday during a civic education session the National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Trust conducted at the facility. Speaking on behalf of the inmates, Steven Msukwa said the meeting provided …Karonga · Karonga Read Article

Mzuzu vendors regret demos interference

Mzuzu City vendors have said their June 17 demonstrations were apolitical despite some politically-motivated individuals equipped with offensive weapons disrupting it. Speaking on Friday to journalists in Mzuzu, the vendors’ chairperson Alexander Sikwese said their intention to hold demonstrations was only intended to express their concerns to the government without violence. He was referring to the disruption of last Tuesday’s protests which fo…Mzuzu · Mzuzu Read Article

Kachali, Mwenifumbo, Madhlopa Comes Together: Northern Region Must Unite or Perish

A political storm is brewing in Malawi’s Northern Region as Khumbo Kachali, Frank Mwenifumbo, and Dr. Victor Madhlopa have joined forces with a powerful call: It’s time the North stood as one political block—or risk being forever forgotten. At a charged rally held Sunday at Chibavi Ground in Mzuzu, the three leaders sent a blunt […] The post Kachali, Mwenifumbo, Madhlopa Comes Together: Northern Region Must Unite or Perish appeared first on Mala…Northern Region · Northern Region Read Article

Ministry for collaboration to fight human trafficking

Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare social welfare officer James Moyo has called for collaboration among key stakeholders in Mzimba District to fight human trafficking. He said this on Friday during a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) training which his ministry organised in conjunction with the Ministry of Homeland Security. Participants follow a presentation on child trafficking. | Elton Mhango The meeting also sought to re…Mzimba · Mzimba Read Article

Nkhata Bay hailed for fighting illegal fishing

Ripple Africa has commended Nkhata Bay Fisheries Department and village beach committees for combating illegal fishing in the district. On Thursday, the department in collaboration with the committees and police confiscated 400 illegal fishing nets, a boat engine and a fuel tank from fishers at Kande during a routine patrol on Lake Malawi. The illegal nets that the fisheries department confiscated. | Zondani Mbale In an interview, the organisati…Nkhata Bay · Nkhata Bay Read Article

Mtumbuka Vows to Push for University Quota for Community Schools

Aspiring Member of Parliament for Rumphi Central Constituency and senior UTM official, Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka, says he will fight for legislation that guarantees university entry slots for students from Community Day Secondary Schools (CDSS), if elected into office in the September polls. Mtumbuka made the declaration on Friday during a graduation ceremony at Lundu and […] The post Mtumbuka Vows to Push for University Quota for Community Schools …Rumphi · Rumphi Read Article

NDP Leader Mwenifumbo Advocates for Federalism in Malawi - Malawi Freedom Network

By Suleman Chitera, Mzuzu, Malawi The leader of the National Development Party (NDP), Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo, has said that for Malawi to develop, some powers must be taken away from the President and given to the regions—through a federal system of government. He said this is the only way the country can experience balanced and meaningful development. Mwenifumbo argued that Malawians will continue blaming the President because it is difficult…Mzuzu · Mzuzu Read Article

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