Business is at stand still in the commercial city of Blantyre as minibus drivers and conductors are staging a protest against newly introduced strict regulations enforced by the traffic police department. Despite Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (Moam) condemning the protest on Thursday, commuters woke up to a surprise this morning as no minibus is operating […]
Recorded crime in the commercial capital Blantyre has fallen in the first quarter of 2017 as compared to the same period last year.according to figures published by Police. Blantyre Police Public Relations Officer, Elizabeth Divala has said they have recorded a 33.39 percent decrease in criminal cases. Divala attributed the trend to the efforts which […]
Blantyre residents will this April month end be introduced to the newest funfair family event in town. Dubbed Blantyre City Fair, the event is set for Saturday, 29th to Sunday, 30th at Limbe Country Club. A roster released for the fare indicates there will be corporate and trade exhibitions, fun fair games, fireworks, live music, competitions, arts, […]
The Old Boma Building housing Industrial Relations Court in Blantyre near the junction of Victoria Avenue and Haille Selassie road has wore a new face, thanks to the judiciary for the face-lift that has seen its walls and roof painted. Commenting on the development, Judiciary Spokesperson Mlenga Mvula said the renovations are part of the […]
Lunzu Market in Blantyre district is wearing a new face with rehabilitation and expansion works currently underway, a development which authorities say will help improve revenue collection for the Blantyre District Council. The Local Development Fund (LDF) is constructing three market sheds each with four bays, 28 kiosks, four butcheries, sanitary facilities and a slaughter […]
Malawians celebrated the entering of the New Year with fireworks, parties, dances and prayers although economically the future still looks blurred and bleak. The main official activities of celebrating the coming of 2017 was held in Blantyre city the commercial capital where the city council teamed up with TNM and Rab Processors to organise a […]
A hormone-ravaged support staff from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (name withheld) sparked debate after his persistence to console the wife of his bereaved colleague. The official was delegated to represent the ministry at the funeral. The deceased, James Mwase, worked for the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Blantyre […]
There was pandemonium on Monday afternoon in Mbayani Township, Blantyre when an angry mob descended on one of the residents they suspected to have had a hand in the death of a 17-year-old boy who died of drowning almost three weeks ago. During the fracas, the angry mob stoned and damaged a house of unnamed resident and […]
There was mayhem at Likhubula LEA School on Tuesday and classes were disrupted abruptly after 14 students were attacked by a strange sickness. According to a Likhubula School official speaking on condition of anonymity, 14 students had fainted one after the other whereby causing panic and forcing School officials to end classes. “We have a […]
Most buildings in Malawi’s commercial city of Blantyre still stands defiantly despite a red star symbol mark, a sign that the owners are defying the council order to pull them down. President Peter Mutharika inaugurated the red star operation in Blantyre that would see some buildings being pulled down completely and others being renovated in […]
Blantyre Bangwe MP Davie Kadzinja has sent an SOS to well wishers to help over 600 people whom he said had their houses devastated because of the Monday rains. Kadzinja said over 60 households wer eaffected translating into about 600 people. “The government is doing its part but I would like to ask other well […]
A FedEx Express Limited employee and a prostitute have ended up in police custody after being caught having sexual romps in a car at the popular Kamba drinking joints in Blantyre. Blantyre police patrolling officers caught 29-year-old Timothy Bonzo and 23-year-old woman, Lizzie Banda in the wee hours of Sunday (October 11, 2015) making whoopee […]
Four people have been arrested in Blantyre after being found in possession of surgical medical drugs and cannabis. Police arrested Flora Salijeni 26, and Christopher Mikayele 20, who were in possession of 37 cartons of surgical medical drugs. Blantyre police publicist, Elizabeth Divala said the two have been charged with bringing in property dishonestly from […]
When I arrived from the UK on a blistering, arid August afternoon the first thing I noticed was the vibrant sunshine and searing heat as I stepped off the aeroplane. Obviously I was shattered after a twenty four hour journey but nonetheless excited at finally arriving in Blantyre albeit a little anxious about what to […]
Police in Malawi’s commercial capital, Blantyre have arrested 40 year-old Alice Namagoya for allegedly stealing a three-week-old baby. Namagoya, who hails from Pongwe village, Traditional Authority Chikowi in Zomba, is said to be a friend to the baby’s mother, Bridget Maxwell and is expected to appear in court Thursday to answer theft of child contrary to Section […]
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 […]
One of prominent private practice lawyers in Malawi, Noel Chalamdanda has disclosed that he will run as a councillor for Blantyre City Central Ward Councilor on an independent ticket. Speaking when he announced his candidature in Blantyre, Chalamanda said he decided to stand as councillor on an independent ticket because “I want all of us […]
Vendors have started clawing back to the streets of Malawi’s commercial capital Blantyre, defying the city authorities who seem too relaxed to unleash the arm of law to restore order. The vendors have started re-invading the streets barely four months after they were involved in a fierce free-for-all battle with police and Blantyre City Council […]