Man jailed 7 years for breaking into offices at City Centre
The Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 29-year-old Emmanuel Maximiano to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour for breaking into a building and stealing property worth 9 Million Malawi Kwacha. Sergeant Cassim Manda who is Lingadzi Police Station Publicist told Malawi24 that State Prosecutor Sergeant Moses Stephano told the court that Maximiano committed the offence between December 2023 and...
Man Arrested for Selling Police Uniforms in Machinga
A man has been arrested for selling police uniforms in Machinga. Nayuchi border trading centre in Machinga district was abruptly disrupted one fateful morning when the local law enforcement, led by the district police publicist, Sergeant Wersten Kansire, carried out a routine patrol. Little did they know, their patrol would lead to the apprehension of Stanley Pemba, a seemingly...
Mr Ibu’s daughter criticized for taking over TikTok account after his death
Mr Ibu's daughter has been criticized for taking over TikTok account after his death. Just a day after Nollywood actor John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, passed away, his adopted daughter Jasmine has changed his TikTok account to her name. The account, which had over 1 million followers, was originally called @realmribu but now appears as @LadyJasminec_live. Along with the name...
John Okafor, (Mr Ibu), popular Nollywood actor, is dead
Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu has reportedly died at the age of 62 after a prolonged battle with an ailment. Multiple sources close to Mr. Ibu said that the veteran actor and comedian passed away at Evercare hospital. Emeka Rollas, National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), confirmed his death on his Instagram page on Saturday. Rollas said:...
14 Arrested in Macadamia Heist, K14.5m Recovered
In a concerted effort to curb the ongoing theft of macadamia nuts in Chiradzulu, police executed a meticulously planned raid operation that culminated in the arrest of 14 individuals. The operation, conducted during the late hours of January 27 and 28, 2024, centred around Yasin Trading Centre, a hotspot for nut-related crime in the region. Cosmas Kagulo, the Public Relations...
Paul Pogba banned for four years for doping.
Reports from Italian media indicate that French midfielder Paul Pogba, who plays for Juventus, has been banned for four years following a doping offense earlier this season. According to Sky Sports Italy and La Repubblica, the sports prosecutor's request for a four-year ban has been granted. Pogba was provisionally suspended by Italy's national anti-doping (NADO Italia) tribunal in September after...
South African border police demolish an illegal ferry on the Limpopo River.
Police in Limpopo have arrested four illegal foreigners for poaching and seized six ivory tusks worth R650k. The operation was conducted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, and led by a multidisciplinary force including SAPS K9 and Border Policing Units, alongside Private Security companies and Farm Watch in Musina, Vhembe District. The Border Policing members acted swiftly upon receiving intelligence regarding a...
FORMULA 1 WINTER TEST Max Verstappen was the fastest
Max Verstappen was the fastest driver on the first morning of the Formula 1 winter test in Bahrain. He completed a large number of laps in the new Red Bull RB20 after some initial struggles with the car's balance. Verstappen set the fastest time of the morning session on medium tires, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Fernando Alonso who also set...
Nangolo Sworn in as President Following Geingob’s Passing
Nangolo Sworn in: On February 4, 2024, Namibia lost one of its most influential leaders, President Hage Gottfried Geingob. Geingob’s passing marks the end of a significant chapter in Namibia's history, characterized by his commitment to the country’s development and his crucial role in its struggle for independence. This article reflects on Geingob's life, achievements, and impact on Namibia. A...
In January, the U.S. Economy Exceeded Expectations by Adding 353,000 Jobs
In a robust display of the U.S. economic strength, job growth surged unexpectedly in January, reinforcing the stability of the U.S. labor market and its potential to drive broader economic growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a substantial increase of 353,000 nonfarm payrolls for the month, surpassing the Dow Jones estimate of 185,000. The unemployment rate remained at 3.7%,...
