60 h. ago Zomba Cracks Down: Street Chaos Ends as Special Municipal Police Take Control

Zomba City has witnessed a dramatic transformation this year following the deployment of a special municipal police unit to tackle illegal street vending. Since January, the Zomba City Council has sent municipal police officers into the streets to restore order, cleanliness, and safety, and residents are noticing the difference. “The presence of police officers has […] The post Zomba Cracks Down: Street Chaos Ends as Special Municipal Police Take Control appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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60 h. ago Implementing a Diaspora Policy: Malawi’s Missing Key to Unlock Billions in Investment

Malawians abroad have the potential to become one of the nation’s largest sources of foreign direct investment—if policy catches up with opportunity. Malawi’s diaspora remains one of its most powerful yet underutilised assets. Across the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States and beyond, thousands of highly skilled Malawians—doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, academics, and professionals—stand ready to […] The post Implementing a Diaspora Policy: Malawi’s Missing Key to Unlock Billions in Investment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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61 h. ago Malawi Private schools challenged to complement free education policy

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Independent Schools Association of Malawi (ISAM) has urged private schools to focus on maintaining academic excellence and innovation as the government prepares to roll out free secondary education starting in January next year. In an interview with Maravi Post, ISAM president Wycliff Chimwendo said the policy, recently announced by President Arthur Peter Mutharika, marks […] The post Malawi Private schools challenged to complement free education policy appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 d. ago Why APM’s Free Education Policy is Malawi’s Greatest Investment

In a move that has sent ripples of hope across the nation, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has declared that, starting this January, primary and secondary education will be free for all Malawians that desire it. This is not merely a policy shift; it is a national rebirth. It is the single most progressive […]

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4 d. ago Four Malawi police officers arrested for robbery in Blantyre

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a shocking turn of events, four Malawi Police officers have been arrested for allegedly robbing an Indian national of MK143 million in a well-planned sting operation in Blantyre’s Sunnyside area. The suspects, identified as Sergeant Leonard Poya, 38, Sergeant Inspector Pemphero Kachipapa, 42, Sergeant Inspector Fabiano Phillip, 39, and Sergeant John Bokosi, who is […] The post Four Malawi police officers arrested for robbery in Blantyre appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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5 d. ago Mystery deepens over arrest of eight election data clerks in Lilongwe

…A month after their alleged arrest over data manipulation during the September 16 polls, neither the police, judiciary, nor the Malawi Electoral Commission can account for the whereabouts or status of the eight clerks. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-At the height of tensions following the September 16 elections, the Malawi Police Service announced that it had arrested eight data […] The post Mystery deepens over arrest of eight election data clerks in Lilongwe appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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8 d. ago New Police Chief Richard Luhanga vows to serve Malawians equally

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Inspector General of Police (IG) Richard Luhanga has pledged to lead the Malawi Police Service (MPS) with fairness, professionalism, and integrity, declaring himself “IGP for everybody.” This commitment was made during his maiden Management meeting at the National Police Headquarters in Area 30, Lilongwe, attended by Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners from all six policing regions. […] The post New Police Chief Richard Luhanga vows to serve Malawians equally appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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9 d. ago Inside Alfred Gangata’s Dirty War: How the Minister Is Using the ACB, Police and Lies to Destroy George Zulu

Malawi’s political battlefield has seen its share of intrigue, but few sagas are as brazen and sinister as the unfolding war waged by Minister of State Alfred Gangata against his rival, former MP George Zulu. What began as a local rivalry in Mtandire–Mtsiriza Constituency has exploded into a full-blown campaign of political persecution — complete […] The post Inside Alfred Gangata’s Dirty War: How the Minister Is Using the ACB, Police and Lies to Destroy George Zulu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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9 d. ago Man Murdered, Body Dumped in Shire River — Police Launch Manhunt

Police in Nsanje have launched a full-scale manhunt for unknown assailants who brutally murdered a man and dumped his body in the Shire River. The victim has been identified as Macheso Nyozo, an adult from Chindevu Village, Traditional Authority Malemia in Nsanje District. According to Sub Inspector Agnes Zalakoma, the Nsanje Police Public Relations Officer, […] The post Man Murdered, Body Dumped in Shire River — Police Launch Manhunt appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) Records 478 Complaints Against Police Since 2021

The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) has revealed that it has received a total of 478 complaints related to police misconduct since it began operations in 2021, with several cases already prosecuted and others still under investigation. According to an update released by the Commission, 166 cases have so far been fully investigated, while 312 cases […] The post Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) Records 478 Complaints Against Police Since 2021 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Two overzealous DPP cadres Malunga, Mwamadi arrested for forcing MBC DG George Kasakula to apologize on air

.…Blantyre police apprehend suspects linked to intimidation of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation Director General over campaign remarks BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police in Blantyre arrested two overzealous Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cadres for forcing Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula to apologise to President Peter Mutharika on air. The two DPP cadres are Yonah Green Malunga and Stone […] The post Two overzealous DPP cadres Malunga, Mwamadi arrested for forcing MBC DG George Kasakula to apologize on air appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Blue Eagles Netball Team gets praises for winning One Nico Championship

By Edwin Mbewe LILONGWE–(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has congratulated the Blue Eagles Netball Team for their continued dominance in the country after winning another trophy. Speaking during the trophy presentation to the Malawi Police Chief in Area 30, Commissioner of Police responsible for Research and Planning, Dennis Chipao, who represented the Inspector General, said […] The post Blue Eagles Netball Team gets praises for winning One Nico Championship appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago MPSSACCO Boosts Police Sports with Donation to Northern Region Headquarters

The Malawi Police Service Savings and Credit Cooperative (MPSSACCO) has donated 15 sets of football kits to the Northern Region Police Headquarters in Mzuzu. The donation, presented on Wednesday at the Officers’ Mess, aims to promote sporting activities and encourage fitness among police officers in the region. Speaking during the handover, MPSSACCO’s Northern Region Territorial […] The post MPSSACCO Boosts Police Sports with Donation to Northern Region Headquarters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Two arrested for Airtel Malawi’s fiber network infrastructure vandalism

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Two unscrupulous men have been arrested for vandalising Airtel Malawi’s fiber network infrastructure. One of two therefore is already serving a 30-month jail term after being convicted for the crime. This comes barely months after Airtel Malawi alerted the public on its fiber vandals that be reported to Malawi Police Service for action. Consequently, Kanengo […] The post Two arrested for Airtel Malawi’s fiber network infrastructure vandalism appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago The legality of appointing Richard Luhanga as Malawi Police Chief: Why allegations alone can’t disqualify a public officer

…Why constitutional safeguards, due process, and the presumption of innocence must prevail over public speculation in Malawi’s governance debates LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The appointment of Richard Luhanga as Malawi’s new Inspector General of Police has ignited an intense national debate about the relationship between public perception, legality, and moral integrity in leadership. While critics such as social commentator […] The post The legality of appointing Richard Luhanga as Malawi Police Chief: Why allegations alone can’t disqualify a public officer appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Police Tighten Security at NEEF, MRA and Capital Hill Amid Transition Tensions

The Malawi Police Service has moved to beef up security at key government institutions—including the National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef), the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), and Capital Hill—sparking speculation in the wake of a tense power transition. National Police spokesperson Peter Kalaya confirmed the deployment but insisted the move was routine. “Being a security institution, […] The post Police Tighten Security at NEEF, MRA and Capital Hill Amid Transition Tensions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Fiscal Police shuts down NEEF offices in Lilongwe amid scrutiny

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Fiscal Police have closed the headquarters of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) in Lilongwe. On Tuesday 30 September 2025, no one was allowed to enter the premises. Upon inquiry, NEEF Director Humphrey Mdyetseni told local media to speak with Deputy Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, Noel Kaira, regarding the matter. Inspector […] The post Fiscal Police shuts down NEEF offices in Lilongwe amid scrutiny appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago DPP Crackdown Begins: Police Seal Off NEEF Headquarters in Lilongwe

The winds of change are blowing harshly through Malawi’s corridors of power. Barely weeks after the September 16 elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has launched its first major crackdown — shutting down the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) offices in Lilongwe. When we visited the premises on Tuesday, the once-busy government loan hub looked […] The post DPP Crackdown Begins: Police Seal Off NEEF Headquarters in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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