By Twink Jones Gadama The contrasting responses of the Blantyre and Lilongwe police forces to demonstrations by supporters of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) highlight significant differences in law enforcement practices, public order management, and the broader implications for civil society and political discourse in Malawi. The incidents surrounding the arrests of DPP members Sameer […]
By Twink Jones Gadama The Principal Resident Magistrate Court in Zomba has convicted a police officer, Twalick Mpaweni, of defiling a 14-year-old girl who was in custody at Kachulu Police Post on August 27, 2023. The court, presided over by Principal Resident Magistrate Martin Chipofya, found Mpaweni guilty of the offense after a thorough trial. […]
By Twink Jones Gadama A police officer, Benjamin Nyirenda, has been brutally killed by irate villagers in Mangochi while trying to intervene in a conflict situation between villagers and estate owners over land issues. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionThe incident occurred at Chipunga Estate in Mangochi, where Nyirenda and other […]
Zimbabwe’s government has banned “with immediate effect” police officers from using mobile phones while working. The ban is contained in a memo, ordering police officers to abandon their private communication gadgets while on duty. Read moreMalawi business tycoon Simbi Phiri disassociates himself from forming up “Congress for Democrats”All officers are required to surrender their mobile […]
