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Police uncover criminal syndicate in Lilongwe

January 17, 2026

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* Five arrested over robberies targeting foreign nationals; four suspected to be members of a criminal syndicate operating between Lilongwe and Blantyre * The 5th suspected to be allegedly buying stolen property from foreign nationals and forwarding them to Blantyre for resale * Identified as Lano Banda (27), James Banda (32), Gregory Makonokaya (41) — all from Bangwe and Ndirande Townships in Blantyre — and Alfred Banda (39) of Mgona in Lilongwe By Alfred Banda, MANA Police in Lilongwe…

Malawi law enforcement cracking the whip hard on traffic regulation violations

January 17, 2026

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* As Kawale police impound 26 unroadworthy vehicles for offences that include exceeding seating capacity, driving without valid permits, worn-out tyres, and defective brake lights, among others * Follows Mangochi Police impounding 19 unroadworthy motor vehicles in December for similar offences that included wrong parking, driving uninsured motor vehicles, operating unregistered motor vehicles Maravi Express Since the appointment of new Inspector General of Police (IG) Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga, the Malawi law enforcement seems to be in transformative mode…

Mangochi Police act on public concerns over Kabaza operations; 29 operators arrested, 36 bicycles confiscated

January 13, 2026

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* There has been sustained public outcry since early last week, with allegations that certain Kabaza operators connive with criminals by transporting them to and from crime scenes * Police statistics support these concerns, indicating that kabaza bicycle operators are sometimes used as a means of mobility for criminals before and after committing offences Maravi Express Following growing concerns from the members of public that some bicycle taxi (kabaza) operators are contributing to both criminal activities and road accidents…

Malawi Police Inspector General promotes Sergeant Fred Nkhata in recognition of his brave undercover operation to foil an armed robbery

January 12, 2026

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* I will reward extra courage and selflessness. Courage and selflessness are essential attributes in policing * When officers put their lives on the line to protect the public, the Service must stand with them and reward such bravery * As undercover and overt patrols have been intensified, and the Malawi Police Service will not hesitate to act decisively against anyone threatening public safety Maravi Express The Inspector General of Police (IG), Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga, has promoted Sergeant…

Only 3 African Union countries Ghana, Gambia, Benin along with those from SADC and COMESA granted visa-free entry into Malawi

January 3, 2026

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* Visa exemption for SADC and COMESA countries only applies for those that do not subject Malawians to a visa requirement * Along with those that hold Laissez-Passer whilst on official duty for SADC, COMESA, United Nations, African Union and Africa Development Bank By Duncan Mlanjira Ghana, Gambia and Benin are the only African Union countries along with those from Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Common Market for Eastern & Southern Africa (COMESA) that have been granted visa-free…

Mangochi Police profoundly salute corporate companies and community support for safe festive season

January 2, 2026

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* For investing a total of 560 litres of diesel to support police patrol operations that contributed to zero serious crime and zero road traffic accidents * The corporates included Chibuku Products Ltd, National Bank of Malawi, FINCA along with filling stations of Total, Mankhwala PUMA and Soko Mount Meru Maravi Express Police in Mangochi has expressed profound gratitude to various corporate institutions, businesses and community groups for investing a total of 560 litres of diesel, a contribution that…

Mangochi Police impound 19 motor vehicles for violating traffic regulations

December 23, 2025

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Urgent action needed to address sugar cartel and its artificial shortages in Malawi

December 22, 2025

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* Most importantly, regulators must be politically protected and empowered to act without fear or interference. Without political will, even the best laws will fail * The sugar crisis in Malawi is not a policy mystery. The laws exist. The evidence exists. What is missing is enforcement with resolve * Until government demonstrates that it is prepared to confront entrenched interests and defend the public interest, cartels will continue to thrive, and Malawians will continue to pay the price…

Four arrested for illegal charcoal production in Mangochi Phirilongwe Forest Reserve

December 22, 2025

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* A joint patrol conducted together with officers from Mangochi District Forestry targeting offenders associated with forestry crimes Maravi Express Mangochi Police have arrested four men for committing various forestry related offences at Phirilongwe Forest Reserve. A report by Mangochi Police PRO, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi indicates that the arrests were made over the weekend during a joint patrol conducted together with officers from Mangochi District Forestry targeting offenders associated with forestry crimes. The suspects have been identified as…

Sugar scarcity is cunningly being manufactured by cartel of distributors through hoarding

December 22, 2025

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* There is need for business regulators to help Illovo to identify and eliminate the involved sugar barons from the market * However, the problem in Malawi is that even politicians who are expected to solve the problem are involved in the lucrative business—economic experts By Duncan Mlanjira From the intel gathered by Maravi Express and confirmed by reliable sources, sugar scarcity is cunningly being perpetrated by a cartel of distributors through hoarding the commodity in order to inflate…