NATIONAL NEWS (5376)
K4 Million for Illegal Possessing and Trafficking Timber
Senior Resident Magistrate Shaheeda Hannif Bakili of Mulanje Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday ordered two men to pay fines amounting to K4 million for possessing and trafficking 1, 200 timbers without authority.
2 Fined K750. 000. 00 for Illegal Possession of Indian Hemp
A Court in Mangochi has ordered two men to pay a fine of K750, 000. 00 for being found in possession of Indian hemp, contrary to Regulation 19 (1) as read with Section 4 (a) of the Dangerous Drug Act.
Court Orders Repatriation of Undocumented Immigrants
The Mangochi First Grade Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, ordered 10 foreigners, each to pay a K50, 000. 00 fine and be repatriated within 14 days for entering Malawi without proper documents.
2 Ethiopians Arrested in Mulanje for Illegal Entry
Police in Mulanje on Wednesday morning arrested two Ethiopians for entering into the country illegally.
Police Rescue 13 Children from Trafficking
Police in Mangochi have arrested a 53-year-old man and rescued 13 children from being trafficked.
NU Children's Parley Wants CDF Bursary Back to Min of Gender
Children's Parliament in Ntcheu has resolved that the school bursary scheme which currently is being controlled through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) should revert back to the Ministry of Gender as deserving needy students are not benefiting from the current arrangement.
Immigration Intercepts 17 Undocumented Immigrants
The Immigration Department in the eastern region has arrested 17 foreign nationals for entering the country without proper documents.
2 Arrested for Selling Medical Drugs
Two men are in police custody at Monkey-bay Police Station in Mangochi district for allegedly being found selling assorted medical drugs without license.
Mwanza Cop Arrested for Aiding Stolen Car Smugglers
Police in Mwanza have arrested a fellow officer for aiding three people smuggle a Toyota Land Cruiser allegedly stolen from Republic of South Africa.
Evangelist Mbeta Alerts Elderly on COVID-19 Third Wave Threat
Evangelist Linley Mbeta of Chigonjetso Ministries has called on the elderly to be on alert as the country fears for an outbreak of COVID-19 third wave.
