Mangochi getting firm of Sienta taxi drivers over exceeding passenger sitting capacity; 3 culprits fined K345,000

Sientas are synonymous with overloading * Each driver was found carrying 9, 15, and 16 passengers, respectively, leading to their arrests * Appearing in court, the three, who had been remanded for a week at Mangochi Prison, pleaded guilty to the charges By Duncan Mlanjira Most drivers across the country, who operate taxi businesses using Toyota Sienta vehicles, always exceed passenger seating capacity from the designed seven up to 15. They also carry huge loads of goods on the…

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Teacher in Mangochi arrested for sexually defiling 15-year-old Form 1 student

The suspect lsaac Mathipa * As teenage boy is arrested for injuring girlfriend over cheating allegations in same district Maravi Express Police in Chimwala, Mangochi have arrested a 33-year-old teacher at Chiunda Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) for sexually defiling a 15-year-old Form 1 student. A report by Mangochi Police Station’s public relations officer, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi identifies the suspect as lsaac Mathipa from Kalembo Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Kalembo in Balaka. The report says it is alleged…

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Mangochi Police urges transporters to first verify goods on behalf of clients before transporting or delivering them to their destinations

The consignment of drugs intercepted on Saturday * This is after a second arrest for theft of government medical drugs in Mangochi within a week * Both consignment of drugs were intercepted being ferried through public transport * We advise against transporting illegal items, noting that such practices are fueling criminal activities in the district By Duncan Mlanjira Barely a week after police in Mangochi arrested a pharmacist at Chiponde Health Centre for stealing assorted government medical drugs from…

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‘Enact Termination of Pregnancy Bill to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality’

* Says Centre for Solutions Journalism as part of commemoration of International Safe Abortion Day tomorrow, September 28 * The Termination of Pregnancy Bill (ToP) was reviewed and completed by Malawi Law Commission and gazetted as a government Bill in 2016 * The issue of unsafe abortion remains significant, and the establishment of Post Abortion Care Units in every government district hospital is one of the testimonies of this problem By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi joins the rest of…

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Man jailed 5 years IHL for stabbing Mangochi Police officer

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…

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

* 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…

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

* 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…

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Kabaza accidents kill 61 in Rumphi since January

* 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…

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

* 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),…

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

* 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…

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