Mangochi woman jailed 3-years IHL for stealing sister’s property worth K12m

The convict, Cecilia Liotcha * Police prosecutor dismissed Cecilia Liotcha’s plea for leniency, stating that her conduct was a complete betrayal of her sister’s trust * Instead of safeguarding her sister’s property, she chose to abuse the responsibility entrusted to her * Her actions were not only criminal but also a serious breach of the trust placed to her by her sister — hence pleaded for a stiffer penalty By Duncan Mlanjira If not your sibling, whom can you…

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Through its 1,000 volunteers, Road Safety Alert Foundation is making significant strides in reducing road accidents involving school children

* Boosted with an investment of 40 bicycles from the World Bicycle Relief to facilitate crossing of school children on M1 Road * A huge boost and timely gesture as the volunteers have been walking long distances to reach their stations By Jamal Jamal, Correspondent Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF), an organisation that works to promote road safety in the country, has received a huge boost of a donation of 40 bicycles from the World Bicycle Relief to facilitate…

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ACB, NICE engage anti-corruption champion leaders on general elections preparations

* To educate voters to resist receiving handouts from politicians vying for various elective positions * Also encouraged them to mobilise communities to attend political meetings held by various parties, that would enable them to make informed decisions * Let the electorate refrain from receiving all forms of bribery and hand-outs which might have regretable consequences By Alice Ndunya, MANA The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in partnership with the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust engaged anti-corruption champion leaders…

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Blantyre City Mayor expresses reservations over MACRA using National IDs for SIM card registration; Asks if exercise be postponed till after elections

Councillor Joseph Makwinja * I am afraid this will create a lot of speculations in the public. People are already speculating a lot on use of machines in the elections * This is despite the majority of MACRA’s stakeholders including Mzuzu City Mayor embracing the initiative By Evance Chisiano, MANA & edited by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Blantyre City Mayor, Councillor Joseph Makwinja has expressed his reservations over Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) using National IDs for SIM card…

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CFTC registers 194 cases relating to unfair trading practices between January-March 2025

CFTC PRO Innocent Helema  * The most common violation is alleged excessive pricing with 48 complaints, seconded by excluding liability with 27 complaints * The increase in the number of cases is an indication that the public trusts the CFTC and that their understanding of competition and consumer protection is improving By Duncan Mlanjira Following public awareness for people to report on unfair trade practices, the Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has registered 194 cases relating to unfair…

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MACRA urges the public to participate in SIM card registration exercise between July and September 2025 to curb online fraud

* The regulations will help law enforcers track criminals, enhance accuracy and improve service delivery of telecommunication companies — among other benefits * It is paramount that the process is in line with the Communications Act as the process requires that individuals must be honest with the information they provide and keep their personal information security by not sharing with others By Augustus Nkhwazi, MANA SIM card registration exercise, that is aimed at curbing online fraud, is set to…

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MACRA engages with various stakeholders to sensitise on framework for data protection registration regulation it has developed

Daniel Chiwoni, MACRA’s head of data protection framework  * The regulations will outline the information to be submitted during the registration process and the fees to be paid * The framework will specify when the registration process is complete and how MACRA will communicate to the registrants By Pempho Kantayeni, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) organised a validation workshop with various stakeholders in Lilongwe yesterday to sensitise them on draft framework for data protection registration regulation it has…

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Court orders K500,000 fine on Mangochi resident convicted for assaulting ESCOM employee

Yusuf Ahamadu Mpunga * Mpunga first grabbed the linesman by the neck and ordered the other ESCOM officials to remove the wire * He proceeded to striker Banda on the head after picking up an ESCOM safety belt from the ground, inflicting two deep cuts * Out of fear and to save their colleague from further harm, the other ESCOM officials complied and removed the wire Maravi Express Mangochi Second Grade Magistrate’s Court has convicted Yusuf Ahamadu Mpunga (46)…

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Police makes breakthrough in K52m Capital Printing Press robbery by arresting fourth suspect

Douglas Mulumbe, the suspect * The other three were earlier caught and police detectives have relentlessly intensified a manhunt for one more suspect * Identified as Patrick Mtengula as part of the gangs of five that raided Capital Printing Press armed with panga knives and metal bars By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Police in Lilongwe have successfully rounded up suspects of the K52 million that took place at Capital Printing Press at Area 4 in Lilongwe on March 11, 2025…

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Mangochi Police patrol intercepts 212 bags of charcoal and 27 pieces of timber at a man’s residence without permit

* The suspect is expected to appear in court soon to answer charges related to the illegal possession of forest products, contrary to the country’s forestry regulations * As government takes steps to protect the country’s forest reserves, which have been under siege from deforestation and other environment threats Maravi Express Acting on a tip-off from well-wishing members of the public that Mark Yusuf was offloading bags of charcoal at his compound, a patrol team from Mangochi Police raided…

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