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Road traffic Directorate, Malawi Police in joint operation to force motorists against using vehicles and motorcycles without registration plates

January 22, 2026

* All impounded vehicles and motorcycles shall only be released upon full payment of the prescribed fines and affixing of valid registration numbe plates * The operation has been necessitated following non-adherence still prevalent on the public roads by motorists to this legal requirement * Despite several repeated warning to motorists against operating unregistered vehicles as well as not displaying the number plates By Duncan Mlanjira In a joint operation with the Malawi Police Service (MPS), the Directorate of…

ACB re-introduced vetting and clearance of applications of change of ownership of motor vehicle, houses and land in November 2025 that was discontinued in 2021

January 19, 2026

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* This is in accordance with Section 10 (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act that aims to prevent the disposal or concealment of products of crime * Conduct the processes within four working day upon receipt of submissions to minimise disruption to public service delivery By Duncan Mlanjira On August 6, 2021 the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) discontinued vetting and clearance of applications of change of ownership of motor vehicle, houses and land — but the process was re-introduced on…

Mangochi Police continue to enforce road traffic regulations; Impound 39 vehicles and 35 motorcycles

January 18, 2026

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* A joint operation carried out between 17h00 and 22h00 along all major roads of the Town involving officers from the traffic section, general duties, and Police Mobile Service * The exercise will continue as part of ongoing efforts to restore sanity on the roads in the district while warning all road users to strictly adhere to traffic regulations Maravi Express Barely a week after Mangochi Police confiscated 39 Kabaza bicycles and 19 unroadworthy motor vehicles in December, whose…

Road Traffic Directorate bringing its services closer to the people

January 17, 2026

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DRTSS Director Madalitso Kuyera (all black) at Makata Satellite Office yesterday * Recently established Ngabu satellite office and plans set up more in Mulanje, Salima and Mzimba * To offer a wider range of road traffic services in order to decongest the Southern Region Head Office at Ginnery Corner in Blantyre * Intends to utilise existing weighbridge offices to offer selected services, including driver’s licence renewals and road permit processing By Duncan Mlanjira In order to decongest the Southern…

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…