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Man jailed 5 years IHL for stabbing Mangochi Police officer

September 20, 2024

The convict Arnold Moyowatha * Community members had reported a surge in robberies targeting beer drinkers, bicycle taxi operators and sex workers between 21:00hrs and midnight * It prompted the police to set up an ambush on August 10, 2024 after several attacks and robberies were reported Maravi Express Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, September 19, sentenced 54-year-old Arnold Moyowatha to five years imprisonment with hard labour for stabbing a police officer while resisting arrest. A report by…

Inua Advocasy applauds Parliamentary Committee’s visit at Dzaleka Refugee Camp that has exposed human trafficking challenges

September 17, 2024

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* Addressing human trafficking at Dzaleka Camp does not require financial resources but firm and immediate action * The traffickers are not hidden — they are well-known by name, nationality, and residence * Their houses are easily identifiable, yet their illicit activities continue to thrive, fueling violent conflicts * Often involving firearms inside and outside the camp, while arrests and prosecutions remain alarmingly low By Duncan Mlanjira Inua Advocasy, the independent civil society organisation that advocates for refugee rights…

Malawi makes tremendous improvement on ITU Global Cybersecurity Index; Gaining 80% score from 36% in 2020

September 14, 2024

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* Malawi has made significant progress in developing policies, legal frameworks, and technical measures to protect its digital infrastructure and citizen, international cooperation and capacity building * It reflects an increased awareness of cybersecurity issues and a proactive approach to addressing vulnerabilities * Which can lead to improved trust in digital services, better protection of sensitive information, and a more resilient economy—MACRA DG By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi has made tremendous improvement on International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index…

Kabaza accidents kill 61 in Rumphi since January

September 14, 2024

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* Most of them are caused by unlicensed riders, carrying passengers beyond capacity, speeding and riding while drunk * We have trained them to carry passengers according to capacity, avoid over-speeding and ensure that their motorcycles are road worthy By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA Rumphi traffic police office, says about 61 people have been killed in motorcycle (kabaza) accidents in the district since January 2024. Rumphi Police Station traffic officer, John Nyangulu disclosed this yesterday when police trained motorcyclists on…

Mangochi Police swiftly arrests suspects who broke into a liquor store stealing liquor worth K2.3m

September 13, 2024

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* Some of the stolen items were recovered although some of the bottles were found empty Maravi Express Police in Mangochi have acted swiftly by arresting four men on allegations of breaking into a liquor store at Soko Trading Centre and fleeing with assorted liquor worth K2.3 million while at the same time recovering some of the stolen items. A report by Mangochi Police Station public relations officer, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi, identifies the suspects as Bongani Kachingwe (26),…

Road Traffic Directorate confiscating motorcycles in Zomba for unlawful operations as taxis

September 13, 2024

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* The exercise is very important and maybe our bosses can consider of registering the motorbikes—operator * Unlawful operators and unroadworthy motorcycles are agents of death-President of the Motorcycle Association * The honeymoon is over, officials have been engaging us for some time and it is about time for action By Emily M’mangisa, MANA The Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS) in Zomba has embarked on confiscation exercise of motor cycles operating unlawfully in the city as…

Two jailed for vandalism and theft of ESCOM conductors; As the vice continues to affect ESCOM’s operations

September 12, 2024

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* Eight-year jail term on Manson Simbeye and six years for Patrick Mpepu * The conductors that were stolen and vandalised were meant for a health facility at Mazamba in Mzuzu * The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activities of vandalism through the police or by calling Toll-free number 847 on TNM/Airtel * ESCOM has have a reward system for those who provide information leading to the apprehension of vandals Maravi Express Barely two week after three…

Two brothers sentenced to sweep Mangochi Court premises for 8 hours a day for 5 days

September 11, 2024

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* The two have since begun serving their sentence, under the supervision of court officials * Initially sentenced the two to 12 months of imprisonment with hard labour but in mitigation they asked for leniency * Stating they had learned their lesson and promised to change their ways Maravi Express Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 10, convicted and sentenced two brothers, Abdul Chiwaya (20) and William Chiwaya (19) to five days of community service for wounding…

South Africa police arrest a suspected Malawian woman in possession of significant quantity of bank ATM cards

September 8, 2024

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* Also found in possession of a sum of R12,450, which the woman could not account for * Her phone was seized for further investigation and the suspect was apprehended to face charges of fraud By Duncan Mlanjira Gauteng Traffic Police in South Africa reported that they arrested a woman, suspected to be Malawian, who was found in possession of a “significant quantity of bank ATM cards.” On its Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/uEMLqzRopzYHt7r4/?mibextid=xfxF2i and on X, formerly Twitter, the Gauteng…

Minister of Justice Mvalo calls upon private sector to champion establishment of Malawi International Arbitration Centre

September 8, 2024

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* He underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering an environment conducive to both international and domestic arbitration * And highlighted the pivotal role of arbitration in spurring economic growth and magnetising investment By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Justice Mvalo has called upon private sector to champion establishment of Malawi International Arbitration Centre (MIAC), the dispute resolution body which will be at the forefront of resolving commercial and investment disagreements. Mvalo made the appeal at the first-ever Malawi International…