A brazen theft was foiled at the Local Government Commission offices in Lilongwe’s Area 4 on July 18, 2025, when a suspicious staff member caught Kondwani Grey, 29, attempting to steal electrical items.
Grey, a recent ex-convict, had allegedly taken advantage of the lunch hour to sneak into the offices and pack several electronics into a bag.
Kondwani Grey
The swift action of the staff member prevented the theft from being successful, and Grey was apprehended by other staff members as he tried to flee the scene.
This incident highlights the vigilance of the office staff in preventing crime.
He had just completed a five-year sentence for a similar offence at Maula Prison on July 14, 2025.
Originally he came from Chazuka Village, Traditional Authority Tengani in Nsanje District, Grey will face charges of theft in court soon.
The Lilongwe Police have made significant progress in investigating the series of tragic deaths and attacks in Area 25, arresting three suspects in connection with the crimes.
National Police Spokesperson, Peter Kalaya, confirmed the arrests of Dyson Sinedi, Adam Tsoka, and Felix Magaleta over the weekend.
According to Kalaya, the trio confessed to carrying out the attacks with the intention of stealing from their victims.
Peter Kalaya
The arrests were made after weeks of investigations, bringing relief to Area 25 residents and surrounding communities who had been living in fear.
The suspects’ backgrounds reveal a diverse geographical spread.
Dyson Sinedi, 28, hails from Kaumbata Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Kapeni in Blantyre. Adam Tsoka, 21, is from Tawi Village, TA Kaphuka in Dedza. Felix Magaleta, 26, is from Likwawa Village, TA Sitola in Machinga.
The police reported 13 cases of attacks, resulting in five deaths and numerous severe injuries between May and June this year.
The community’s safety concerns have been alleviated with the arrests, and the police are working to ensure justice is served.
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi chapter has launched a five-day training session for media practitioners on TikTok journalism and elections.
Supported by DW Akademie, the training aims to equip journalists with the skills to effectively utilize the popular social media platform to disseminate quality, real-time, and audience-oriented information on the upcoming general elections.
Journalists
MISA Malawi Chairperson Golden Matonga believes that the training will enable journalists to harness the potential of TikTok, which has over 1.6 billion active users globally, particularly among the younger population.
Matonga emphasized the importance of accurate and credible information on TikTok as the country heads towards the elections.
The training underscores the growing significance of social media platforms like TikTok in shaping public discourse and informing citizens about critical issues, including elections.
By empowering journalists with the necessary skills, MISA Malawi aims to promote informed decision-making and civic engagement among Malawians.
Joseph Mwanamvekha, Vice President of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has declared that Malawians are fed up with President Lazarus Chakwera’s leadership, which he described as riddled with empty promises and a lack of tangible solutions to the country’s economic problems.
Speaking at a rally held at Ferries Ground in BCA, Blantyre, Mwanamvekha praised DPP President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) as a seasoned leader with proven governance experience and a deep understanding of economic management.
Mwanamveka
He emphasized that Mutharika successfully stabilized the country’s economy between 2014 and 2020, a period he described as far more prosperous compared to the current economic crisis facing Malawians.
Mwanamvekha blamed the prevailing economic hardships on what he called Chakwera’s failed leadership and lack of vision, arguing that Malawians have been misled by the administration’s unrealistic campaign promises.
He cited Chakwera’s unfulfilled 2020 pledges, including reducing the price of fertilizer to K4,995 per bag, providing cash allowances to elderly citizens, and completing the Orton Chirwa International Airport project, all of which, he said, have turned into “blue lies and pipe dreams.”
Mwanamvekha further dismissed recent Malawi Congress Party (MCP) promises, such as the plan to give K500,000 to parents for every newborn child, calling it impractical and dangerous for the country’s population growth.
“Where on earth can a State President bring a childbearing competition? It would bring overpopulation and negatively impact people’s livelihoods,” Mwanamvekha said, urging citizens not to fall for such unrealistic pledges.
He called on Malawians to vote decisively in the upcoming elections to remove Chakwera and his administration, accusing them of betraying the trust of the people.
Mwanamvekha expressed strong optimism that APM and the DPP would win the forthcoming elections, with economic recovery and stability set to be Mutharika’s top priority.
Addressing the crowd earlier, Alliance for Democracy (Aford) leader Jeremiah Chihana echoed Mwanamvekha’s sentiments, stating that supporting the DPP presidential candidate is crucial to rescuing Malawians from the suffering inflicted by Chakwera’s government.
The rally attracted senior DPP officials, including National Organizing Secretary and area MP Sameer Suleman, Charles Mchacha, Themba Mkandawire, Noel Lipipa, Francis Mphepo, Maria Mainja, and Blantyre Mayor Joseph Makwinja, among others.
The event drew hundreds of thousands of supporters from various parts of the country, showcasing the DPP’s growing momentum ahead of the September elections.
