Political violence suspects remain on spotlight
The Attorney General’s office wants the courts to vacate an order stopping police from re-arresting 11 suspects linked to Lilongwe’s political violence.
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Theft tales two men to prison
Two men, Charles Pindani (22) and Allie Kunyenje (45), have been jailed for 8 years with hard labour each by the Second Grade Magistrate’s Court in Balaka.
Fuel prices rise in Malawi
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has increased fuel prices by an average of 41.6%.
ACB cracks down on MK 30 Billion corrupt deals
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested six people, including three Greenbelt Authority (GBA) officials and three private contractors, over alleged corruption worth over MK30 Billion.
Malawi football at war: Football President sues predecessor
President of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), Fleetwood Haiya (FH), is demanding K200 million from his predecessor Walter Nyamilandu, as compensation for defamation within a period of seven days.
Young Police officer dies after jumping off a cruising car
A 26-year-old police officer from Mchinji Police Station has died after allegedly jumping off a moving police Land Cruiser in Mchinji District last evening.
The officer, identified as Dalitso Kalande, reportedly jumped off the vehicle without warning the driver after arriving at Chief Mduwa complex along the M12 road. He sustained severe injuries and died while receiving treatment at Mchinji District Hospital.
Kalande, a resident of Nsanje district, was returning from work at the time of the incident. Central West Region Police spokesperson Foster Benjamin confirmed the incident to Zodiak Online.
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Over 4 Million children unregistered in Malawi
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Chimwendo’s release comes under spotlight
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