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Malawi: Chakwera Lashes Out Govt for Failure to Protect People With Albinism
Photo: Nyasa Times Malawi Congress Party leader Lazarus Chakwera. By Alick Mande Main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful, Lazarus Chakwera, has hit at government saying it has excessively failed to protect people with albinism in the country but said his administration will "hunt and deal with the serial killers." Chakwera announced that the MCP government would care of persons with albinism when they take over the reins of power in May.
Malawi: Chakwera Lashes Out At DPP Led Govt for Failure to Protect People With Albinism
Photo: Nyasa Times Malawi Congress Party leader Lazarus Chakwera. By Alick Mande Main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful, Lazarus Chakwera, has hit at government saying it has excessively failed to protect people with albinism in the country but said his administration will "hunt and deal with the serial killers." Chakwera announced that the MCP government would care of persons with albinism when they take over the reins of power in May.
Malawi: Hyena Attacks 3 People in Ntcheu
Photo: Nyasa Times Hyena killed in Ntcheu after causing havoc. By Alick Mande Three people are battling for their lives after they were separately attacked and seriously wounded by a marauding hyena, on Sunday, in Ntcheu, Malawi Police have confirmed. According to Ntcheu police Publicist, Hastings Chigalu said the hyena terrorised the communities. Chisomo Thembakako 33, of Kasisi 1 village, Sub Traditional Authority Tsikulamowa, was the first to be attacked.
Malawi: Police Arrest Nephew for Killing Uncle in Ntcheu
By Alick MandeMalawi Police in Ntcheu district have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion that he killed his uncle,36, on Saturday. Ntcheu police Publicist, Hastings Chigalu confirmed the arrest of Jonas Bernado. Chigalu said the incident occurred at Kakhobwe village in Ntcheu. "On this fateful day, the deceased Yohane Jibison, was drunk and engaged himself in a quarrel with the suspect who happens to be his uncle for reasons best known to themselves," explained Chigalu.
Malawi: Masters Security Guards Arrested for Theft of Fuel At Catholic Institute
By Alick MandeTwo Masters Security guards have been apprehended after they were found stealing fuel at Catholic Institute ( CI) in Blantyre. The two who were assigned to provide security at an Airtel Tower located at Catholic Institute in the city stole at least sixty (60) litres of diesel from the generator at the tower.
Malawi: Zambian and Malawian in Cooler for Human Trafficking
By Alick MandeMalawi Police in Mchinji are keeping in custody two people, a Zambian and Malawian nationals, for allegedly trafficking four people. Police arrested the two on Sunday August 26th, 2018. The two are Mateyu Mnyowe aged 34 who hails from Matunduluzi village, Traditional Authority Kalolo in Lilongwe and Zambian National identified as Nason Phiri, 42, from Chipata. Mchinji Police Sation Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kaitano Lubrino said the two were arrested following a tip-off.
Malawi: Police Recover Millions Worth of Goods, Arrest Three Suspects
By Alick MandeMalawi Police's Anti-Motor Vehicle Theft Unit in Blantyre has arrested three men for allegedly using counterfeilt cheque to steal property worth over K37 million which have been recovered. Blantyre Police Publicist Augustus Nkhwazi said they arrested three suspects namely Francis Lumbe, 33, of Mapunje Village in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kapeni, Blantyre, Reuben Chimpanzi aged 24 of Mtokoma Villate, T/A Kwataine in Ntcheu.
Malawi Court Jails Woman for Stealing Baby
By Alick MandeNtcheu first grade magistrate court on Monday convicted and sentenced a 32 year old woman to five years Imprisonment with Hard Labour for stealing a day old baby at Ntcheu District Hospital. The court through state prosecutor Francis Malenga, heard that on June 22, 2018, the accused Mariam Derick, stole a newly born baby boy at Ntcheu District Hospital Martenity Ward.
Malawi: Mercy James Centre At Queen's Hospital Successfully Operates On Co-Joined Twins
By Alick MandeThe recently constructed Mercy James Centre under the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) has done its major operation by separating conjoined twins. The centre was constructed by pop star Madonna who named the centre after one of four Malawian children she adopted, Mercy James. Officials at QECH have confirmed of the operation which was done by Dr Eric Borgestien and his pediatric surgical team. QECH Hospital Administrator, Dr Themba Mhango said the operation was successful.
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority Maintains Fuel Prices
By Alick MandeThe Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has maintained the pump prices for petrol, diesel and Paraffin as Malawi Kwacha remains stable against major currencies. Local fuel prices were last reviewed in July 2017. In a statement Mera issued on Monday 16th April, 2018, Mera indicates that it has maintained retail fuel prices at Petrol K824.70, Diesel K815.80 and Paraffin K648.70.
Malawi: Mozambiquean Jailed in Malawi 7 Years for Stealing From Ex-Minister Phoya
By Alick MandeThe Blantyre Chief Resident Magistrate Court has sent to jail a Mozambican national on Theft by Servant charges. The court heard through Police prosecutor Sub - Inspector Justice Manolo of Blantyre Police that during the month of November 2017, the accused Ganizani Jonas 30 of Mandala village traditional authority (TA) Dulani in Mangwe district Mozambique, who was employed as a gardener by Henry Duncan Phoya 51, stole various items from his employer.
Malawi: No Sweet News As Sugar Prices Up
By Alick MandeSugar manufacturer, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Limited has silently hiked the prices of the commodity without any justification. The increase comes at a time the country's inflation is still at single digit and the central bank is touting Kwacha's stability against major foreign currencies. In a document Nyasa Times has sourced, indicate that Illovo Sugar Malawi has hiked sugar prices by an average K45.65 with effect from last Friday 6th April, 2018.
Malawi First Ever 2018 Electronic Census Starts September - NSO
By Alick MandeNational Statistical Office (NSO) will hold the much awaited first ever 2018 Electronic National Population and Housing Census (PHC) in September estimated to cost K21 billion. Commissioner of Statistics, Mercy Kanyuka said the 2018 PHC will be different from previous exercises because enumerators will use tablets for data collecting to improve data processing.
Malawi: Illegal Guns, Ammunition Intercepted
By Alick MandeMalawi Police in the central District of Ntcheu are keeping in custody three people for being of possession of two fire arms, 19 live ammunition. The suspects are alleged to be behind a series of armed robberies at SharpeVale trading centre in the district. According to police in the district, the three were arrested after one of them tried to kill his girlfriend.
Malawi: Court Convicts Two for Illegal Water Connection
By Alick MandeThe Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court has convicted and fined two people for stealing water through illegal connections. The convicts, Stephano Kambale and Billy Matchado were arrested in February this year along three others Hanna Sitima, Helmes Chiwanda and Moses Jambo in a joint operation by the Lilongwe Water Board and Malawi Police Service.
Malawi Police Warns International Commuters Against 'Short-Cuts' Routes
By Alick MandeMalawi Police are appealing to people travelling between Blantyre (Malawi) and South Africa among other African countries to desist from using short cut means of travel. This comes amid reports of several travellers who have been dumped or over charged in bus fares along the way to among other countries, Republic of South Africa.
Malawi: Ndirande Irate Mob Beat to Death Suspected Thief
By Alick MandeAngry residents of populous township of Ndirande in Blantyre have beaten to death a man suspected to have stolen a wheelbarrow. Malawi Police have identified the deceased as 23-year old Emmanuel Kantondo 23 of Kunjilika village, TA Dambe, Neno district but was a resident of area called Zambia in the township. Blantyre police publicist, Augustus Nkhwazi told Nyasa Times the deceased was found by night police patrol officers on Sunday lying by road side.
Malawi: Auditor Kalanda Testifies Against Illovo Malawi Over Claims of Fraudulent Financial Transactions
By Alick MandeIndependent accountant and auditor, Alexander Kalanda has testified against Illovo Sugar Malawi (ISM) in a case the country's sole sugar producer is accused of fraudulent financial transactions.
Malawi: Madonna's Son David Banda Feature in Benfica Youth Academy Win
Photo: Madonna Madonna and David (file photo). By Alick MandeAmerican superstar Madonna's adopted son David Banda - a Malawian born- continue his strides in perfecting his dream of becoming a world professional footballer when he starred in his team's win over the weekend. Banda, adopted in 2016, at the weekend helped his team Benfica Acadany beat Clube Desportivo Estrela 3-0, thus according to The Sun website.
Malawi: U.S. Rebuffs Malawi On Second Compact of Millennium Challenge Corporation
By Alick MandeThe United State's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has decided to not re-select Malawi for another compact program support despite with following some poor scores on a scorecard, including controlling corruption. The controlling corruption indicator is one of the critical assessment tools for sustenance of the project and examines whether the country is making efforts to fight corruption, levels of prosecution and investigations.
Malawi: Reserve Bank of Malawi Lower Cost of Borrowing to 16% - Economist Calls Commercial Banks to Slash Rates
By Alfred Chauwa & Alick MandeThe Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has reduced the base rate - the rate at which commercial banks borrow from the central bank - from 18 percent to 16 percent after considering the country's inflation outlook. Malawi's headline inflation continues to drop and it is now at 7.7 percent as the National Statistical Office (NSO) indicated.
Malawi: Ex-Escom Employee Arrested Over Stolen Pre-Paid Meters
By Alick MandeMalawi police in Ndirande Township, Blantyre are keeping in custody a former Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) employee and five security guards over stolen prepaid meters. Escom's security officer, Henry Manyenje told police that in October this year officials from the parastatal discovered one unregistered ESCOM pre-paid meter in Chirimba Blantyre.
Malawi: World Bank Hails Malawi Reforms in Business Environment - Bemoans Electricity Woes
By Alick MandeMalawi has been ranked 110th on the ease of doing business index, up from 133, World Bank Doing Business 2018 Report has revealed as Minister of Agriculture, Irrigatuon and Water Development, Jospeh Mwanamvekha has assured government will sustsain the gains and push for more reforms. The report which was launched in Lilongwe on Wednesday, indicates that Malawi has done well jumping 23 steps due to four reforms the country undertook. Malawi was ranked 133 in 2017 by the World Bank.
Malawi: Court Jails 'Enemies of the Nation' 36 Years for Rhino Poaching
By Alick MandeThe Liwonde Magistrates Court has slapped a 28-year-old Esau Chikondi Billy and hid accomplices with a lengthy jail term for poaching rhinos in Liwonde National Parks. The court convicted and sentenced Billy to 18 years imprisonment with hard labour (IHL) for killing a black rhinoceros with intentions of trafficking of its horn. His two accomplices were handed a 10 and 8 years imprisonment sentence each.
Malawi Police Arrest Man for Calling Constable Kwisongole a 'Blood Sucker'
By Alick MandeA 28-year-old man identified as James Linyada of Chemusa Township in Blantyre is currently in police custody for calling a police officer "opopa magazi"- a blood sucker. Linyada who hails from Galeta village T/A Chekucheku in Neno district has been charged with Proposing Violence contrary to Section 87 (1) of the Penal Code.
Malawi: Total Malawi Drags Mulli to Court Over K20 Mil Debt Owned By His National Bus Company
By Alick MandeOne of the country's fuel service providers, Total Malawi Limited has dragged to court National Bus Company for failing to settle outstanding fuel debt of amounting to K20 million. Total Malawi has since requested the commercial division of the High Court to liquidate the company owned by business mogul, Mulli Brothers Company Limited.
Malawi: Stich Fray Dominates Malawi UMP Awards - Voting Commences
By Alick MandeThe rising Afro-pop and dancehall artist, Stich Fray has dominated the nomination list of this year's Urban Music People (UMP) awards, gaining five nominations. The list of nominees was officially released on Sunday during UMP Fashion Night at Game Stores Underground Car Park in Blantyre. Stich Fray whose single Zoti Ndimakukonda has taken the country by storm is leading the nomination list with Fredokiss and Gwamba on second and third.
Malawi Electoral Commission Says By-Lection Ballot Papers Ready - 160 000 Voters Registered
By Alick MandeThe Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) has said it finalized printing of next week's by-elections' ballot papers, ready to be dispatched to contesting constituencies and awards. The Commission has also managed to register about 160,000 voters in the just ended voter registration. Director of Media and Public Relation, Sangwani Mwafulirwa told Nyasa Times that the Commission will dispatch the ballot papers to the councils on Saturday October 14, 2017.
Malawi Islamic Commission Demand Inquiry 'Blood Sucking' Crisis, Bemoans Political Violence
By Alick MandeIslamic Commission for Justice and Freedom (ICJF) has called on government to investigate the current blood sucking rumours that have created tension in some districts in the southern part of the country, before dismissing the rumours entirely.
Malawi: Multibillion Malawi Kwacha National Reading Programme Goes Into Second Year
By Alick MandeThe country's National Reading Programme (NRP) goes into second year targeting standard one to four pupils in all primary schools across the country. The programme is aimed at improving reading and language skills among learners. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has disclosed that the programme's second year began on the 18th of September, 2017 (the 2017/18 academic year).
Malawi: Son Kills Father Over Cash Row - Malawi Police Arrest Him, Charged With Murder
By Alick MandeMalawi Police in Ntcheu district have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly killing his father in Kanjati village over financial disagreements. The suspect, Frackson Kalima on Saturday 16th September, 2017 beat up his father Yona Kaphwiti 60 years old who later on died at Ntcheu District Hospital where he was rushed to. Kalima handed himself to police after reports emerged that his father had died and that his mother took up the matter with the law-enforcers.
Malawi Police Arrest Pakistani Over K20bn 'Bankgate'
By Alick MandeMalawi police have finally arrested Cotton Ginners Limited (CGL) Chief Executive Officer Abdul Yasin Reiman who fled the country after his company swindled local commercial banks of about K20.9 billion .
Malawi Revenue Authority Introduces Road Access Fee On Foreign Registered Vehicles
By Alick MandeThose driving foreign registered vehicles on the roads of Malawi should brace to pay US$20 (about K14,680.00 at current exchange rate) from November this year following introduction of Road Access Fee (RAF) by Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA). MRA is introducing the fee following government's approval that the Roads Fund Administration should levy a Road Access Fee.
Malawi: Zimbabwe's Dancehall Artist Seh Calaz to Perform At Malawi Sand Music Festival
By Alick MandeZimbabwean award winning dancehall artist, Seh Calaz is third international act set to perform at this year's Sand Music Festival at Livingstonia Beach in Salima district from 27th to 29th October. As the heat is getting momentum on the organization of the annual event, organizers, Impact Events, are leaving no stone unturned to ensure this year's patronage enjoy much flavor from African artists and most importantly local acts as well.
Malawi: No Candidate Substitution, Malawi Pollster Warns Parties Ahead of By-Elections
By Alick MandeThe Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) has warned political parties fielding candidates for October's by-elections that it will not allow substitutions for suspended candidates. The much anticipated by-elections are set for October 17 in seven constituencies and wards.
Malawi: Awilo Longomba Headlines Malawi Sand Music Festival
By Alick Mande and Elijah PhimbiThe organizers of the Sand Music Festival- Impact Events- have unveiled Congolese music legend Awilo Longombaas one of this year's festival international headliners. The festival returns this year from 27th to 29th October at Livingstonia Beach in Salima district. Impakt Events' Wendy Harawa and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lucius Banda said Malawians should expect alot of surprises at this year's festival as they continue to unpack the package.
Malawi: Illovo MD Exploits Malawians, Employees Planning Strike Over Clean Wage
By Alick MandeIllovo Sugar Malawi Limited employees are set to go on strike to protest against management's decision to introduce clean wage- a new concept in compensation and benefit for employees where all allowances are amalgamated under one head and that may be basic salary.
Malawi: Blantyre Water Board Kiosk Manager Arrested for Defrauding Water Association K10 Million
By Alick MandeMalawi Police in Blantyre are keeping in custody Blantyre Water Board (BWB) Kiosk Manager, Francis Baluwa for allegedly defrauding Namiyango Water Users Association (WUA) about K10.7 million. Baluwa was arrested on Friday by Fiscal police after a thorough investigation unveiled his under dealings including forging signatures and doctoring financial reports and bank statements. Southern Region police, Ramsey Mushani confirmed the arrest but could not provide more details.
Malawi: Mutharika Pledges More Jobs for Youth,Community Colleges Graduate Trainees
By Alick MandePresident Peter Mutharika has pledged to continue providing support to the youths through entrepreneurship trainings and provision of funds to help them venture into business. Mutharika made the pledge when he presided over certificate presentation to the first cohort of the community Technical college graduates at a function that took place at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe City.
Malawi: Illovo Employee Jailed 9 Years for Sex Assault On Girl With Mental Illness
By Alick MandeThe Nkhunga First Grade Magistrate Court in Dwangwa has sentenced to nine years imprisonment with hard labour Illovo Sugar Malawi Limited 39-year-old employee for defilement. The convict, Robert Phiri works for Illovo's Dwangwa sugar plant. He was arrested on Wednesday 26th July, 2017 by Nkhunga Police station for defiling a 14-year-old girl with minor mental health problems.
Malawi: Court Fines Illegal Liquor Seller
By Alick Mande -ManaA 28-year-old man Juma Chumachiyenda has been convicted and fined K25, 000 by Nkhunga Third Grade Magistrate Court in Dwangwa for selling liquor without permit. Chumachiyenda was slapped with the fine in default to serve six months jail term after pleading guilty to the charge of Illegal Sale of Liquor under section 72(1)(a) of the Liquor Act. He paid the fine.
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