Authorities warn on passport ‘middlemen’
The Immigration and Citizenship Services Department has warned passport applicants against fraudsters who are taking advantage of people by promising to help them obtain passports quickly.
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Court slaps Blantyre International University
The High Court has ordered that Blantyre International University (BIU) pay the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) a sum of MK19.805 million within 14 days as legal costs, following the dismissal of BIU’s lawsuit against the higher education authority.
Two officials arrested in the NOCMA fuel fiasco
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested two officials from the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) in connection with the alleged fraudulent transfer of US$403,615 ( about k700 million).
Court convicts Balaka vandals
The Balaka Magistrate’s Court has convicted seven people who pleaded guilty to charges of theft and malicious damage involving property belonging to businessman Hassan Safili Obeya.
Activist Agape Khombe arrested
Police in Lilongwe have taken activist Agape Khombe into custody for purportedly engaging in cyberbullying against private practice lawyer Edgar Kachere over alleged property management belonging to football icon Tabitha Chawinga.
Crackdown raised on crimes inside Malawi Prisons
The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) reports that it has seized more than 500 mobile phones, 1,000 SIM cards, 5 kilograms of Indian hemp, and various other prohibited items since the introduction of advanced scanning machines at Zomba Central Prison.
Lilongwe City to have electricity run buses
The Lilongwe City Council has revealed its intention to create Lilongwe Electric Transit Limited (LETL), which will manage electric buses throughout the capital, representing the city’s inaugural comprehensive public bus system.
Andrew Mpesi arrested!
The Fiscal Police in Lilongwe has arrested Andrew Mpesi, the former Chief Elections Officer of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).
Hackers steal MK700 Million in Malawi fuel deal
The National Oil Company of Malawi Limited (NOCMA) has lost US$403,605, about K700 million, after hackers tricked the company into sending money to a fake bank account.
Agriculture fair opens this Thursday
The 22nd National Agriculture Fair is set to open in Blantyre this Thursday, with organisers seeking to promote innovation, value addition and stronger market linkages in the agriculture sector.