News In Central Region (1334)
Don’t Be Daunted by Obstacles - Find Solutions: Chakwera
The outgoing Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson Dr Lazarus Chakwera has challenged Africa to refuse to be daunted by obstacles that threaten economic growth, peace and stability but must put efforts and resources together to resolve them for the good of 340 million people in the SADC Region.
Man Arrested for Defilement
As defilement cases continue to rise in the country, the police in Lilongwe have arrested a 43-year-old man identified as Patulani Jayid from Aginesi village, Traditional Authority Chiseka in the district for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl.
Lilongwe Police deputy spokesperson Sub Inspector Foster Benjamin said Patulani was arrested on Tuesday, 16th August, after he was caught ‘red handed’ by the girl’s uncle.
Jayid is said to have been committing this offence since June 1 this year after enticing support to her two siblings aged 12 and 6 years respectively which she looks after.
According to the police, the man was taken into police custody where he admitted having sex with the victim.
Defilement is a crime under Section 138 of the Penal Code. It attracts a maximum sentence of life in prison.
The victim was taken to Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) where it was confirmed that she had been defiled.
“As police, we are leaving no stone unturned to end this habit and we are going around communities to sensitize people about the evils of indulging in sexual crime,” he warned.
(By Anes Mwale-ZBS)
MPs Demand for More Infrastructure for SEED Schools
Parliamentarians from the Public Accounts and Education, Science and Technology Committees have commended, but with caution, the progress of the construction of secondary schools in rural areas under the Secondary Education Expansion for Development (SEED) project being funded by the US government.
Conflict Views Over MW Police Driving School
Owners of private driving schools through National Driving Association of Malawi has questioned a decision by the Malawi Police Service to introduce a driving school which the institution claims will enhance road safety on the roads of Malawi.
Covid-19 Overshadows Malawi’s SADC Chairmanship
International relations expert Chimwemwe Tsitsi says Malawi did not fully benefit from its tenure as chair of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) because Covid 19 prevented members countries from exploring the opportunities the country provides for the region following the restrictions on travel.
Malomo-Ntchisi Road Takes Shape
The Roads Authority (RA) has expressed optimism that the construction works on the Malomo-Ntchisi Road will be completed by the end of September this year as demanded by the government.
Albinism Association Bemoans Govt’s Bureaucracy
The Association of People with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has expressed concern over what it says is a slow pace in the construction of houses for people with albinism in the country as only 16 houses have been built from a budget of K400 million provided for the project in the 2021-2022 financial year.
Efforts to Restore LL Council Rest House Underway
The Lilongwe City Council has attributed the delay in the renovation of its rest house to the Covid-19 pandemic, saying it induced hiccups that affected the contractor for the work.
Mwanamvekha Arrested for Alleged Abuse of Office
Former Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka has been arrested for allegedly abusing his position in the payment of MK19 billion ($18.3m) to the Homeland Security Ministry for the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Malawi Prison Service.
Nkhotakota Community Operates Unregistered School For 10 Years
Some community members in one of hard to reach areas in Nkhotakota, are operating an unregistered junior primary school called Chankhanu, for 10 years now, with hope that it shall one day, be recognized by government and become a public institution.
