Fire Victim Woman in Dire Need of Shelter in Neno
A 30-year-old woman, Mwandida Kabitchi, who got her house burnt down in August this year in Neno district has told Zodiak Online on Wednesday that her life is now a misery as she is lacking shelter and basic necessities.
Govt To Upgrade Water Schemes
Water and Sanitation Minister Abida Mia has reaffirmed government commitment towards the rehabilitation of water schemes in areas which were heavily hit by Cholera outbreak.
Motorcyclist Dies in Thyolo
A 22-year-old motorcyclist, Obedi Peter has died in Thyolo, a day after he was involved in a head-on collision with another motorcyclist in the district.
Man Arrested for Illegal Possession of Medical Drugs Worth Millions
Police at Namwera in Mangochi District have arrested Adam Suman, 40, for allegedly being found in possession of assorted medical drugs worth 8 million Kwacha without authentic documents.
Mangochi police station spokesperson, Inspector, Amina Tepani Daudi, says the incident occurred on August 31, 2023 at Chiponde Trading Centre in the district.
"Police got a tip-off that on Thursdays, the suspect was at one of the rest houses waiting to supply medical drugs to shops and clinic owners," said Tepani Daudi.
She added: "The suspect was found with six sack bags containing boxes of assorted medical drugs which includes; capsules of doxycycline, Indomethacin, Amoxicillin, magnesium and bottles of diclofenac injection."
Tepani Daudi says investigations are still underway to trace the source.
She added, Suman has been charged for being found in possession of medical drugs without license, contrary to section 95 (1) of Pharmacy and Medicine Regulatory Authority. Adam Suman, comes from Katuli Village, Traditional Authority Katuli in the same district.
Malawi’s First Coach Terminal to Open in Mzuzu
Mzuzu, which is dubbed Malawis fast growing city, will be the first to have a Coach terminal that will be operational by 1st October this year.
Chief Executive Officer of the City Gomegzani Nyasulu says this is one of the resolutions made during the Mzuzu City Summit held two weeks ago, and the city is expecting to be collecting K9 million every month from about 7 local and international operators.
“Our simple calculations tell us that, with the operators we have, we will be generating at least K300 thousand Kwacha per day. And by the end of the month, the council will be having K9 million from the terminal.” said Nyasulu.
He added, that at the new facility, authorities will not allow Callboys and vending.
Mzuzu, will be the first city in Malawi to have such a terminal and there is an opening for the private sector to partner in managing the facility.
Mayor of the City Councilor Gift Desire Nyirenda says this will bring sanity in terms of Coach parking stations.
Explained Councilor Nyirenda: “Mzuzu is fast fast-growing city in the country. It is our wish that we provide the needs of the residents of this city. We may delay, but surely we will get there.”
The Mayor also says Councilors will monitor the development to ensure effective utilization of proceeds from the terminal.
The Coach Terminal will be located on the premises of Shire Bus Lines Company just adjacent to the Clock Tower in the city.
This year, government took over the management of all Shire Bus Company bus depots from Mulli Group of companies after High Court ordered that all such facilities, which were illegally possessed by the group, be handed over to local councils.
Malope Advises Female Artists on Instant Fame
A South African gospel songbird, Dr. Rabecca Malope has advised female upcoming artists in the country to avoid immoral traps in looking for instant fame.
CM Joseph Nyambalo Shines at Octagon Tower Chess Tournament
Candidate Master (CM) Joseph Nyambalo, was on Saturday night crowned winner of Octagon Tower Chess Tournament in Mangochi district.
Plan Malawi Suggests Establishment Of District Bursary Committees
Plan International Malawi has suggested the establishment of district bursary committees that will be mobilizing funds to support needy students.
Change4Us Urges Thyolo Youths to Care for Environment
A Thyolo based youth organization, Change4Us has challenged young people in the country to go green in a bid to help in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Steve Muliya's New Song 'Confidence yanga' to Hit Air Waves Tonight
A new gospel hit by Steve wa zisomo Muliya dubbed ‘Confidence yanga’ which he has featured an Afro Gospel star 'Success' is expected to hit the air waves to night.
Over Half of Malawians Living in Poverty Bondage
At least 58.8 percent of Malawians are yet to break multidimensional poverty chains with the rural population dominating the list, a second national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report has revealed.
Evidence Action Assures to do More on Provision of Clean Water
A water and sanitation organisation, Evidence Action, says it has so far spent K4 billion to promote water treatment in rural areas of seven districts in Malawi.
Shammah Vocalz Sings About Heart Break in New Song
Gospel artist Shammah Stola popularly known as Shammah vocalz has tackled stress management emanating from broken relationship in his recently released song titled 'Nsozi'.
Stakeholders Pray for Insecurity in Thyolo
Various stakeholders in Thyolo on Thursday gathered at Nambala 1 ground in praying for the district.
Old Mutual Supports IIM Lake Conference
Old Mutual on Tuesday donated K3 million toward the Institute of Insurance in Malawi (IIM)’s Lake Conference currently underway and will run until tomorrow in Mangochi.
US Embassy Decries Rising Crime in Lilongwe
The American Embassy in Malawi has raised security concerns with increased crime in Lilongwe city this year warning its citizens to take extra caution.
A security alert from the embassy issued on 31 August indicates that the number of
crimes reported from January to August 2023, in area 10, 12 and 43, has nearly matched the total cases reported in the whole of 2022.
Reads part of the security alert: “This increase in crime is correlated with a heightened risk to foreign visitors and to the expatriate community.”
US Embassy Public Relations Officers, Namita Biggins, confirmed the development to Zodiak Online, adding the embassy has since issued the warning and recommendations for preventive actions to their citizens.
The security alert names home invasions, theft, car-jacking and break-ins as some of the crimes that frequently occur in the city.
It further says, other crimes such as kidnappings, though not frequent,also do occur in the city and other places in the country.
However, the police have dismissed this. Deputy national police spokesperson Alfred Chimthere told us crime in the city has actually declined this year in the said areas.
“The data that we have for car-jacking and others from January to June shows a 10 percent reduction from 41 cases in 2022 to 31 in 2023.”
He however said they will engage the American embassy to consolidate the figures and also ensure they provide maximum security in the city and other parts of the country.
Meanwhile, a security expert Master Mfune has dared the police to intensify patrols as one way of addressing the problem.
“The police should intensify their security, the normal patrols that they used to have are no longer there. In the past we could meet police officers on patrol, but now they have reduced,” said Mfune.
The American citizens in the country have since been advised to beware of their surroundings, be vigilant when visiting banks, Auto-teller Machines (ATMs) and should not display wealth by wearing expensive jewelry and watches. They have also been advised against resisting any robbery attempt, take caution when driving at night and desist from walking after dark.