The Muslim community in Malawi has intensified efforts to use teachings from the Holy Quran in order to safeguard the sanctity of marriage and reduce soaring rates of divorce. Sheikh Muhammad Uthuman, a marriage Counsellor at the Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) told OnIslam.net that Islam considered marriage as the bedrock of faith. “And in […]
Blantyre-based flamboyant lawyer Ambokire Salimu was on Christmas Day picked by Police after he allegedly savagely beat up his second wife Mphatso Chimimba. Sources close to the case told Nyasa Times that Salimu, was arrested at the couple’s Namiwawa home. While details of what started the domestic violence are still sketchy, our source tells us that Salimu […]
Country director of a shell company that was given the mandate to explore oil in Malawi, Hamra Oil Holdings Limited, Dr Muhammed Joseph Farook is working in Malawi illegally as he has no work permit. Farook came into Malawi on December 5, 2014 as a tourist. He, however, picked up employment as country manager for […]
As it has been learnt that law enforcers are aiding gang of criminals in the country, one of the suspects who shot dead a police officer and injured another one as they stole about K100 million at First Merchant Bank (FMB) Livingstone Towers Branch in Blantyre is a husband to a senior female cop. According […]
The Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) Deputy National Coordinator, Osbourne Tsoka has said there has been “remarkable progress” in the distribution of commodities in this year’s programme with 90 percent of fertiliser distributed to the 1.5 million smallholder farmers. This year’s Fisp was marred with logistical problems which raised fears of a worst distribution season. […]
As cases of sexual harassment are reportedly to be on the increase in Karonga, police in the district have arrested a 38 year old man for allegedly defiling a 3 year old step daughter. Confirming the arrest, Karonga Police Officer In-charge, Edward Chingayipe, said Henry Mbewe was caught boarding a minibus to escape after learning […]
A car that was stolen and used in two separate robberies on Monday and Tuesday in Malawi’s commercial capital, Blantyre has been found parked at the house of the owner, Tanveer Ahmed, southern region police publicist Nicolas Gondwa confirmed. The vehicle, Nissan Tilda registration number BL 2432 was reported stolen three weeks ago in Limbe. The vehicle was apparently […]
Water crisis that has engulfed most parts in Malawi’s commercial capital, Blantyre has adversely affected most households as instead of celebrating Christmas are seen running up and down searching for water as there is no water supply in their areas. Water users have now gone for at least four days without water, a development that […]
Malawi police has confirmed the death of one of its officers after being shot by armed robbers who have robbed the First Merchant Bank ( FMB) branch housed in Livingstone Towers in Blantyre Tuesday night. The robbers are said to have went way with over K90 million. Reports say the armed robbers who were dressed […]
A 22 year old murder suspect Bydon Chizizi junior has been arrested in Mzimba for allegedly killing his 77 year old grandfather Bydon Chizizi senior at Chilongosi village in the area of Inkosi Mthwalo. Mzimba district police publicist constable Gabriel Chiona said Bydon picked a quarrel with his grandfather over some mattresses and suitcases which […]
The failure of rain to come on time in most parts of the central region and the general economic hardship the country is experiencing have impacted hard on the people in the region with the capital Lilongwe experiencing very slow economic activity compared to other past years during the same Christmas period. The sentiments were […]
Vendors plying their trade in Ndirande main market of commercial city Blantyre on Tuesday morning temporarily suspended their normal business and led the search for the missing two bodies of the residents who were washed away by heavy rains on Monday. The heavy rains washed away several houses, properties and three people along Nasolo River in […]
Two Malawi Defence Force (MDF) private soldiers are in Nkhotakota Police custody after eing arrested for allegedly being found in possession of Indian Hemp locally known as Chamba without license. Nkhotakota Police Spokesperson Williams Kaponda said the arrest occurred on Saturday. He identified the soldiers as Grey Chimbulumata, 26, from Parachute Battalion and Mike Jusab, […]
As the Malawi Police Service (MPS) is grappling with increased cases of armed robberies, an official from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China has warned that Chinese investors may decide to relocate to neighbouring countries due to insecurity in the country. According to Wang Jiaxin Hudson, the Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Counsellor, increased […]
The smiles on the faces of these excited children at the Abundant Life Center in Mitundu, Lilongwe, enjoying a special Christmas party hide the sadness behind them. The Abundant Life Center is a community driven organization that supports and care for 500 children in Mitundu in Traditional Authority Chiseka, Lilongwe. On Saturday they attended a […]
NGO World Vision Malawi has finally rescued people who were hit by hailstorm in Nsanje district. The organization has donated assorted items including maize and beans worth 12 Million Kwacha to 1, 000 households in the area of Chief Mlolo. World Vision Malawi Humanitarian Emergency Affairs Manager Dingiswayo Jere said the donation is aimed at […]
Malawi government has interdicted Director of Public Officers’ Declarations Christopher Tukula , a move seen as derailing the December 31 deadline for public officers to declare their wealth. Tukula has been interdicted on half pay with effect from December 17 2014, “following his arrest” on 17th October, 2014 by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) , Chief […]
Malawi’s Information Minister, Kondwani Nankhumwa has maintained that government handed over to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) footage of meetings between former president Joyce Banda and Cashgate suspect Oswald Lutepo that implied the two were discussing something sinister bordering on corruption or fraud. The minister has been facing demand to tell Malawians who he gave the […]