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22/12/2025

Kawale Police impound 45 motor vehicles over road traffic rules non-compliance

Traffic Officers under Kawale Police on December 20, 2025 conducted an operation to crackdown traffic offences which not only breaches the regulations but also poses a danger to other road users.

During the operation, traffic officers patronized all road networks within Kawale that includes Chizanja, Chipasula, Biwi, Mchesi, Kamuzu institute.

Motorists who attempted to defeat this cause by using unchartered routes were equally intercepted with the aid of traffic patrol vehicle.

So far 45 motorists have been booked with different traffic offences that ranges from exceeding seating capacity, driving without valid permits, warn out tyres and defective break lights, just to mention a few.

Assistant Supritendent Thom Maloni, the Station's Traffic Officer (STO), not only charged his Subordinate's but also had to take lead of the special operation.

Minibuses and saloon vehicles used for conveyance of passengers for business purposes were targeted.

On December 3, this year the station traffic officers had a joint sensitisation campaign with Community Policing branch, where road users were engaged on safety tips when using the public roads with special focus on the Kabaza operators.

Police in the area would like to warn all motorists against breaching the traffic regulations during this festive season and beyond

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

22/12/2025

Ex-Convict jailed 4 years (IHL) over bicycle theft

The Lilongwe First Grade Magistrate's (FGM) Court has convicted and sentenced a 25-year-old man, Chrispine Lloyd to spend 4 years in jail for theft of bicycle and other households.

In 2022 the man was convicted of similar charge and spend 3 years at Maula Prison, and few days later upon his freedom he was caught committing the same case

He was charge with theft which contradicts sections 271 and 278 of the Penal Code.

The court heard through state prosecutor Constable Ivy Chiuyu from Kawale Police Station that on 14 November, this year in Area 38, the convict stole two pedal cycles from Mr Kondwani Maneya in Area 24.

As this was not enough he went again on four consecutive theft missions on different days, where he managed to stole a radio, wheelbarrow and other assorted items.

Later, the victim caught sight of some stolen items, identified them to be his, this prompted him to report at Area 24 Police Unit where police under the formation investigated the case and arrested him.

Appearing in Court, Chrispine Lloyd pleaded guilty to the charges leveled against him.

In his submission, Constable Ivy Chiuyu Prayed for deterrent sentence citing that such cases are on the rise and people are living in fear, and that the convict is not the first time offender, he has demonstrated that in him there is no significant change after his stay at Maula prison which defeats the essence of confirnment.

In his mitigation, Chrispine begged for leniency stating that he is taking care of his elderly mother.

Passing Judgement his worship Robert Botha quashed him and sentenced him to 48 months for the first count, and 36 months for the second count both sentences to run concurrently.

Chrispine Lloyd hails from Chinguwo Village Traditional Authority Tsabango in Lilongwe District.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

22/12/2025

Kawale Law enforcers' wives urged to be substantial helpers

Police officers wives under Kawale have been asked to be helpers of substance to their spouses.

The call has been made on November 28,2025 by the wife to the out going Officer In-Charge (OC), Mrs Jean Chiralire during the farewell party organized by the Station's welfare comprised of female police officers and wives to police officers to bid farewell to the two Kawale top bosses wives.

In her good-bye speech, Mrs Chiralire highlighted the need for police wives to be industrious and take an active part in boosting the financial muscle of their families.

She therefore, called upon all police wives under Kawale welfare to be prudent with their hands and bring a financial change to their families.

"A home that lucks is prone to misunderstandings, unfaithfulness which brings stress issues, and eventually constitute to untimely death which dooms the future of the children." Said Chilarile.

Mrs Chilarile, therefore appealed to the welfare team to keep her dreams alive by among others maintaining her vision of skill development among police wives which was under conception level like tailoring, designing, baking and any other business that will positively uplift their financial muscles.

Mrs Chilarile further advised the women welfare to embrace love amongst themselves and uphold the standards as they shift to the new leadership.

Speaking earlier, Mrs Susan Zimba extended her gratefulness to Mrs Chilarile for her humbleness, and her active welfare involvement which has left indelible marks in her and set a benchmark for her to emulate that will not only be beneficial to her but also to those under her leadership.

Speaking on behalf of all women, Senior Supritendent Edna Nthete, who is the Station's Welfare Matron bade farewell to the two, expressing her profound gratitude for their committiment demonstrated during their time at Kawale.

"We say good-bye to you all but not with a merry heart, losing two youthful members at once is deemed as big loss to us, your zeal towards welfare activities will be greatly missed here in Kawale". Said Nthete

She however wished them well to their new duty Stations, urging them to continue the pace.

As an honor to them, Senior Supritendant Edna Nthete promised the out going wives to the OC and SO to push for actualization of skill development vision among police spouses as a catalyst to expand financial muscle in their families.

Mrs Jean Chilarile and Susan Zimba follows their husbands transfers to Blantyre and National Police Headquarters respectively.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

22/12/2025

Police impound 19 motor vehicles for violating traffic regulations

In a bid to enhance road safety during the forthcoming festive season, police in Mangochi, through the Traffic section, have embarked on an intensive traffic enforcement exercise which has resulted in the impoundment of 19 motor vehicles for violating the Road Traffic Act.

The operation was conducted on December 22, 2025, across all four major roads within Mangochi Township, targeting mainly commercial motor vehicles that were found breaching traffic regulations.

The joint exercise which was led by Traffic Officer, Inspector Joseph Fransiku, manned the said places to ensure compliance with road safety requirements by all road users.

The operation mainly focused on vehicles used for passenger conveyance for business purposes, as most of them are prone to violating traffic regulations.

The 19 vehicles were impounded for various offences, including wrong parking, driving uninsured motor vehicles, operating unregistered motor vehicles, driving without a valid licence, and other related offences

Statistics from the 2024 festive season indicate that the station recorded zero road traffic accident, and the station wishes for the same positive outcome to be maintained this year.

The motorists will be fined in accordance with the nature of their offences, as provided for under the Road Traffic Act.

Police in the district have indicated that the operation will continue and will also target motorcyclists and pedal cyclists as part of efforts to restore sanity on the roads in the lakeshore district.

Meanwhile, police have warned all motorists to strictly adhere to traffic regulations during this festive season and beyond to avoid accidents and loss of life.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

22/12/2025

4 arrested for illegal charcoal production in Phirilongwe Forest Reserve

Police in Mangochi, have arrested four men for committing various forestry related offences at Phirilongwe Forest Reserve in Mangochi District.

The arrests were made over the weekend during a joint patrol conducted by officers from Mangochi District Forestry office together with police targeting offenders associated with forestry crimes.

The suspects have been identified as Allie Ayami (32), Eddie Sayidi (44), John Chande (30), and Imedi Justin (28), all from Malenga Village, Traditional Authority Mtonda, Mangochi District.

During the operation, the patrol team found the suspects settled inside the forest reserve, where they were allegedly engaged in illegal tree cutting and charcoal production activities. Meanwhile, 44 bags of charcoal, three knives, and one hoe were confiscated.

The suspects are facing charges of illegal entry into a forest reserve, cutting down of trees, illegal charcoal production, and possession of charcoal. All are expected to appear before court upon completion of paperwork.

Police in the district have since warned the public against encroaching into forest reserves, noting that such practices contribute to deforestation and environmental degradation.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

22/12/2025

Man fined K1.2 million for illegal possession of medical drugs in Mangochi

The Namwera Second Grade Magistrate’s Court in Mangochi has convicted and ordered 30-year-old Ishmael Dickson, to pay K1.2 million or serve one year and half jail term for possession of assorted medical drugs without authentic documentation.

During court proceedings, Sergeant Fraction Mlosola that, on December 18, 2025 a team of police officers who were on day patrols intercepted the suspect at Namwera Trading Centre while he was riding a Lifo motorcycle from the direction of Chiponde towards Katuli. Officers suspected that Dickson was transporting contraband items after noticing a large carton on the motorcycle.

The convict was stopped and searched, leading to the discovery of assorted medical drugs packed in a carton wrapped in a sack.

The seized drugs included six packets (3,000 capsules) of Amoxicillin, 100 syringes, 100 ampoules of injection water, 900 capsules of Indocid, 289 sachets of Chiponde, 170 Cotrimoxazole tablets, 100 ampoules of Diclofenac Sodium injection, 100 Stopacid tablets, 60 ampoules of Gentamicin injection, 20 Gentamicin ear and eye drops, 110 Omeprazole dispensers, 3,000 Salbutamol tablets, 17 boxes of Diclofenac, and 10 vials of Benzathine Benzylpenicillin injection.

Appearing in court, the convict pleaded guilty and asked for leniency saying he looks after his family. However prosecutor Mlosola requested for a stiffer punishment emphasizing that the convict's behavior was hazardous and had put communities' lives at risk, given that he is not a medical practitioner.

In his ruling, Second Grade Magistrate Innocent Kondwani concurred with the state’s submission. He ordered him to pay a fine of K1.2 million in default one year and six months of imprisonment.

Kondwani further ordered that all the medical drugs be forfeited to the Malawi Government.

Dickson hails from Katuli village, Traditional Authority Katuli, Mangochi District.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

22/12/2025

Man jailed 5- years IHL for vandalizing ESCOM cables in Mangochi

The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court on December 18, 2025 convicted and sentenced 30-year-old John Labana to five years’ imprisonment with hard labour for vandalizing and stealing Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM) cables in Mawiriga Location, Traditional Authority Mponda.

The court heard through State Prosecutor Inspector Ted Namaona that on December 9, 2025, at around 02:00 hours, residents of Mawiriga village in the Katema area intercepted Labana and his accomplices who were riding a motorcycle while transporting a wooden basket.

Upon being questioned, the accomplices ran away, leaving Labana behind. The convict initially claimed that he was transporting mangoes to Mangochi Boma Market. However, a search of the basket revealed 226 pieces of two-span ORK 240mm aluminium conductor ESCOM cables.

In court, Labana pleaded guilty and asked for leniency, citing family obligations. However, prosecutor Namaona submitted that the vandalized cables supply electricity to Katema, Chilipa, and Phirilongwe Health Centres, and that the offence caused a blackout which put patients’ lives at risk. He therefore prayed for a custodial sentence.

In his ruling, Senior Resident Magistrate Muhammad Chande concurred with the state submission. He sentenced Labana to five years imprisonment with hard labour to deter others.

Labana, comes from M'doka village, Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

21/12/2025

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Reports indicate that part of a single students’ hostel at Mzuzu University has been gutted by fire earlier today.

Despite the university being closed for the holiday break, reports suggest that some students were still present on campus when the incident occurred.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and university authorities are yet to assess and confirm the extent of the damage.

Updates on the cause and damage will be shared once Mzuzu University releases an official statement.

By Ganizan Phiri

17/12/2025

Police urge celebrants to adhere to safety measures during festive season

Police in Mangochi District are appealing to the public to strictly adhere to safety measures when visiting beaches and other recreational areas along Lake Malawi during the festive season.

The appeal comes as Christmas and New Year festivities draw closer, a period which attracts large numbers of people to the district for leisure and celebrations.

As part of preparations for the season, Mangochi Police Station has put in place comprehensive security measures aimed at ensuring the safety and security of the people and their property.

Police have planned intensive foot and vehicle patrols during the day and night, with officers deployed at strategic points in busy areas, particularly in all four corners including M’baluku, Market Square, Mankhwala, and Soko areas.

In addition, police will conduct joint patrols with Community Policing Forums to strengthen cooperation between the police and the community. There will also be adhoc roadblocks and intensified traffic checks at all times across major roads, to promote road safety and curb traffic-related offences.

Furthermore, a rapid response team has been established to ensure quick and effective response to emergencies and reported incidents throughout the festive period.

Detectives will carry out intelligence-driven operations targeting crime hotspots and individuals suspected to be involved in criminal activities.

Meanwhile, sensitisation and awareness campaigns with resort and lodge owners, business operators, and the general public, have already started focusing on crime prevention and safety throughout the season.

The general public is therefore reminded to adhere to road safety measures by avoiding driving under the influence of alcohol, wearing seatbelts, avoiding over-speeding, overloading, and driving unroadworthy motor vehicles, as these are among the major causes of road traffic accidents.

Parents and guardians are also urged to take responsibility for their children by preventing them from loitering or attending parties at odd hours, a situation that often exposes children especially girls to abuse during this period.

The Station has placed special emphasis on the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which tends to increase during the festive season. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to resolve disputes peacefully, refrain from harmful behaviour, and promptly report any cases of domestic or gender-based violence to the police.

The public is further warned against infringing upon the rights of others, and anyone found violating the law will be dealt with accordingly.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

15/12/2025

Female teacher drowns in Mtemankhokwe Stream

A 35-year-old secondary school teacher, identified as Alice Williat, who was earlier reported missing, has been found lifeless in Mtemankhokwe stream in Mangochi District.

The incident occurred on December 14, 2025, at Manjawira Village, Traditional Authority Mponda.

According to police findings, Williat, who until her death was a teacher at Chiona Community Day Secondary School, went missing on December 11, 2025 after leaving her home to plant maize in her garden. However she never returned home, and her mobile phone remained unreachable. It was established that in order to access her maize field, she was required to cross Mtemankhokwe Stream.

On December 14, 2025, her body was discovered floating in the stream in a semi-decomposed state.

Preliminary investigations revealed that on the day she went missing, the area experienced heavy rainfall, which caused the stream to swell, making it dangerous to cross.

A postmortem examination conducted at Mangochi District Hospital established that death was due to suffocation secondary to drowning

Police in Mangochi have since urged the public to exercise extreme caution during this rainy season, and avoid crossing, swimming, or playing near swollen water bodies to prevent similar incidents.

The deceased hailed from Nkhwara Village, Traditional Authority Chakhadza in Dowa District.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

15/12/2025

Driver jailed 3-years lHL for assaulting Immigration officers and damaging government property

The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced Odisi Kanjira, 52, popularly known as Savimbi, to three years of imprisonment with hard labour for committing various offenses.

The court heard through the Station Prosecution Officer (SPO), Inspector Amos Mwase, that on the afternoon of July 2, 2025, a team of six Immigration officers from Chiponde Border Post mounted an ad-hoc roadblock near Namitunda Estate along the Bakili Muluzi Highway.

While the officers were carrying out their duties, Savimbi who reportedly has a history of interfering with law enforcement officers on duty, approached the checkpoint at high speed and deliberately knocked down four reflective cones before fleeing the scene. The officers pursued and apprehended him at Sailesi Trading Centre.

Upon arrival, the convict mobilized villagers and incited a violent confrontation. Armed with a catapult, he pelted stones at the officers, injuring one officer on the left cheek. The injured officer received outpatient treatment at Chiponde Health Centre.

As the situation escalated, Savimbi allegedly stormed into a nearby butchery, grabbed a machete, and threatened to hack the officers before fleeing again.

The matter was reported to police, and following thorough investigations, the convict was arrested the following day at Chiponde Bus Depot in Mangochi Township.

Appearing in court, Savimbi represented by Counsel Patrick Debwe pleaded not guilty to all four counts, prompting the state to parade seven witnesses who proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.

In his submission, Prosecutor Mwase highlighted that the convict has a record of interfering with law enforcement officers in the line of duty. He stressed that every citizen is obliged to obey the law and respect law enforcement officers, adding that such nuisance behaviour cannot be tolerated in society. He therefore prayed for stiffer sentences to serve as a deterrent.

Passing sentence, Senior Resident Magistrate Muhammad Chande concurred with the state’s submissions.

He sentenced Savimbi to three years imprisonment with hard labour for Acts intended to cause grievous harm, one and half years for malicious damage, another one and half years for obstructing officers from executing their lawful duties and one year for threat of injury to persons employed in public service.

All sentences will run concurrently with effect from the day of arrest.

Savimbi hails from Saiti Kadzuwa Village, Traditional Authority Mponda, in Mangochi District.
(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

13/12/2025

Man arrested for vandalizing ESCOM cables in Mangochi

Police in Mangochi have arrested 30-year-old John Labana on suspicion of vandalizing and stealing Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi(ESCOM) cables in Mawiriga Location, Traditional Authority Mponda.

Labana, who comes from M'doka village, Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi, was found in possession of 226 pieces of two-span ORK 240mm aluminium conductor cables, concealed inside a wooden basket.

According to reports, on December 9, 2025, at around 02:00 hours residents of Mawiriga village within the Katema area intercepted Labana and his accomplices, who were riding a motorcycle while transporting the wooden basket.

Upon being questioned, the accomplices sped away, leaving Labana behind. The suspect initially claimed he was transporting mangoes to Mangochi Boma Market. However, a search of the basket revealed the stolen ESCOM cables.

He was immediately apprehended and handed over to Mangochi Police Station, where he remains in custody pending court appearance.

Meanwhile, the stolen cables have since been positively identified by ESCOM officials.

Police in the district continue to warn the public against vandalizing essential infrastructure, stressing that such criminal acts disrupt service delivery and attract severe legal consequences.

(FCM TV NEWSROOM)

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