Tag: Balaka

Form Four Student at MEPIC Secondary School in Balaka Dies After Suspected Poisoning

Published on December 1, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A Form Four student at MEPIC Private Secondary School in Balaka, Aubrey Misoya, has died after reportedly ingesting a suspected […]

Balaka Police Arrest 14 in Gambling Sweep

Published on November 21, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Balaka on Thursday arrested fourteen people for gambling offences during a sweep conducted in Mpulula, Mponda, and Balaka […]

Elderly Woman Found Dead After Drowning in Liwawazi River in Balaka

Published on November 14, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

An unknown woman has drowned in the Liwawazi River in Balaka District. Balaka Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, Mphatso Munthali, […]

Man Dies After Being Hit by Train in Balaka

Published on November 7, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A 29-year-old man has died after being hit by a train in Balaka District. Balaka Police spokesperson Gladson M’bumpha confirmed […]

Traditional Authority Matola Laid to Rest in Balaka

Published on October 10, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The late Traditional Authority Matola of Balaka was laid to rest at his headquarters, where a large crowd gathered to […]

Chief Matola to Be Laid to Rest Today in Balaka

Published on October 10, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The burial ceremony of the late Chief Matola of Balaka, who passed away 2 days ago, will take place today […]

Businessman Killed in Balaka Road Accident, Driver Arrested

Published on September 9, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Balaka have arrested a 41-year-old driver, Steven Gerald, for causing death by reckless driving contrary to Section 126 […]

Man Arrested in Balaka for Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs

Published on August 8, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Balaka District have arrested Syless Stephano, 33, on suspicion of possessing various prescription drugs without a license. Mr. […]

Police: Road Accident in Balaka Claims Four Lives

Published on July 18, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Liwonde, Machinga District, have confirmed that three women and a man have died in a road accident that […]

Former Sosola Primary School Headmaster in Balaka Dies in Road Accident

Published on July 8, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Edward Naluso, a former headmaster at Sosola Primary School in Balaka District, has died following a road accident that occurred […]

Teen Dies After Being Run Over by Train in Balaka

Published on July 5, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A 19-year-old man has died after being run over by a locomotive train at Mululu Railway Line in Balaka District. […]

Woman take her own life allegedly over husband’s infidelity in Balaka

Published on June 5, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A 69-year-old woman, Maria Makoko, has committed suicide at Chimpakati Village, Traditional Authority Chanthunya in Balaka District allegedly over her […]

Two Arrested Over Murder of Suspected Maize Thief in Balaka

Published on May 23, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Balaka Police are keeping in custody two people in connection with the murder of Steven Holoko, 58, who was caught […]

Suspected Maize Thief Killed by Mob in Balaka

Published on April 15, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A suspected criminal, only identified as Lous, has died after being attacked by villagers in Chidalala Village, Traditional Authority Nsamala […]

42-Year-Old Arrested for Firearm Possession in Balaka, Linked to Other Crimes

Published on March 24, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Last night, police in Balaka district arrested 42-year-old James Kaipa on suspicion of possessing a firearm without a permit. Police […]

Balaka Police arrest 11 over various offences

Published on March 19, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Balaka have arrested 11 people suspected to have committed various offences. The 11 suspects were arrested during an […]

Police Arrest Four In Balaka Protests

Published on March 13, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Information reaching this publication indicates that police in Balaka have arrested four people in connection with a protest in Ng’onga. […]

Police Uses Teargas To Disperse Protestors In Balaka

Published on March 13, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police have used tear gas to disperse the Ng’onga community, who blocked the road leading to Ng’onga Hill in Balaka […]