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Inua Advocasy concerned by manner Malawi Immigration deported Congolese asylum seekers in Karonga 
June 20, 2025
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* While recognising that Malawi has consistently opened its borders and hearts to those in need (asylum seekers), offering safety where others have turned away * As it joins the commemoration of World Refugee Day under the theme; ‘Solidarity with Refugees’ — which calls for urgent action to strengthen inclusive, resilient health systems that leave no one behind  By Duncan Mlanjira On the commemoration of World Refugee Day, Inua Advocacy hails Malawi that though under-resourced, the country “has consistently…

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Angry mob vandalise newly-built Chisiyo police unit in Lilongwe
June 17, 2025
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* They were demanding the release of a suspect so that they deal with him, but at that time, the police had already sent the suspect to Lilongwe police * This made the angry community to start vandalising the police unit. Currently, no arrest has been made By Andrew Mkonda, MANA Angry villagers from Chisiyo in Lilongwe, mostly motorcycle taxi (Kabaza) operators have vandalised newly-built Chisiyo Police unit and burnt two vehicles that were apprehended by the traffic police…

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FAM hosting 3-day CAF Safety & Security training to strategise for creation of safe and welcoming environment at football stadia
June 17, 2025
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* The primary objective of this workshop is to standardise safety and security procedures across our football ecosystem * And enhance the capabilities of our personnel tasked with delivering secure matchday operations * The initiative also reinforces FAM’s continued focus on enhancing the fan experience at matches, which is a core element of the modern football environment By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is hosting a high-level three-day CAF Safety & Security training session in Lilongwe to…

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Police warn pastors against making electoral prophesies
June 16, 2025
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* When pastors make prophesies about election results, you create problems for us and this must be avoided — we must all work towards ensuring that there is peace * We plead with chiefs and candidates to tell their people and party supporters about the importance of peace in elections By Wanangwa Tembo, MANA Malawi Police Service (MPS) has warned faith leaders against making prophesies about the September 16 General Election outcome, saying the practice is one of the…

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One arrested for gruesome murder of 5-year-old boy in Mangochi
June 11, 2025
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* Suspect Botomani Martin admitted to committing the crime alongside five accomplices who remain at large * He further claimed that they were hired by a man from Mozambique who allegedly seeks to become a traditional chief and intended to use the boy for ritual purposes Maravi Express Police in Namwera, Mangochi District, have arrested 19-year-old Botomani Martin in connection with the brutal and gruesome murder of 5-year-old Brian Alabi from Mkwesa Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) Bwananyambi. A report…

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Natural Resources Minister Chomanika calls for decisive action to protect the environment
June 6, 2025
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* Business persons should adopt sustainable practices; communities to champion conservation initiatives; * Educators to instil environmental awareness in the youth, and every citizen to make conscious choices that minimise environmental footprint By Austine Kananji, MANA Minister of Natural Resources & Climate Change, Owen Chomanika urges Malawians to take a decisive action and shared responsibility and work together to protect natural heritage. Chomanika said this yesterday during the joint commemoration of the 2025 International Day for Biological Biodiversity &…

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Jappie Mhango granted bail after being arrested by the ACB over corruption allegations
June 4, 2025
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* He has been charged with two counts of abuse of office and giving false information to the Anti-Corruption Bureau * Contrary to section 25B (1) and giving false information to the Bureau contrary to section 14 (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act By Augustus Nkhwazi, MANA Principal Resident Magistrate Court in Mzuzu yesterday granted bail to former Cabinet Minister, who was arrested on Monday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over abuse of office. In his bail ruling, Chief…

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Motorist in Mangochi fined K860,000 for drunk-driving; suspended from driving for 60 days
June 4, 2025
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* He lost control of his vehicle due to overspeeding and hit a pedal cyclist who was carrying a female police officer as passenger * The motorist Victor Mulusu fled the scene but was later apprehended by members of the community Maravi Express Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and ordered Victor Mulusu, 37, to pay a fine of K860,000 for violating road traffic regulations, contrary to Sections 126(4)(a), 124(a), 124(b), and 128(2)(a) of the Road Traffic Act….

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Malawians asked to be in ‘harmony with Nature by ending plastic pollution for sustainable development’
June 3, 2025
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* The theme for this year’s joint commemorate of World Environment Day and International Day for Biological Diversity * It reflects Malawi’s urgent call to tackle the growing threats of plastic pollution and biodiversity loss * Following the ban on the use of thin plastics, Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is strengthening the regulations and penalties to deter manufacturing companies By Nellie Nyirenda & Lesnat Kenan, MANA Be in ‘Harmony with Nature: end plastic pollution for sustainable development is…

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ACB arrests former Cabinet Minister Jappie Mhango over corruption allegations
June 2, 2025
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* Misused his public office for the advantage of Cuthbert Mhango and 11 others when he arbitrarily authorised the sale of houses * Belonging to the Ministry of Transport & Public Works at under-valued prices of MK2.95 million leading to loss of Government revenue Maravi Express The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) announces that it has arrested former Minister of Transport & Public Works, Jappie Mhango today, June 2 on allegations that in 2016 an 2017, as a Cabinet Minister “misused…

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