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Malawi Police celebrates 100th Anniversary

Malawi Police Service on November 30 2021 commemorated its 100th Anniversary.

The event was presided over by His Excellency the State President Dr Lazarus Chakwera and it was held at the National Police Headquarters in Area 30, Lilongwe.

The President said there is a need to equip the police with adequate resources to ensure effective and efficient policing. He also said it is the responsibility of every Malawian to help the police rebuild its image.

“I am Inspector General for everybody,” IGP Luhanga declares

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. Richard Luhanga has urged officers in the Malawi Police Service (MPS)  to embrace teamwork, performance and discipline, as the cornerstone of effective policing. 

He made the remarks at National Police Headquarters, Area 30 in Lilongwe during his maiden Management meeting on October 14, 2025 attended by Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners from all the six policing regions countrywide.

The Heads of Branch at National Police Headquarters also participated in the meeting, held under the theme “Dancing to a Leadership Challenge.”

Gang arrested for murder, robbery

Police in the Southwest have arrested a gang of five suspects on suspicion of murder and robbery.

On 13 June, 2025 it was reported that unknown criminals shot dead Mr. Omar Mbeta aged 50 who hailed from Chigonele village Traditional Authority Nankumba in Mangochi while doing business in his shop at Chatha trading centre in Chileka.

Upon receiving the information, a team of detectives instituted intensive investigations, which led to the arrest of the five suspects.

Gang arrested for murder, robbery

Police in the Southwest have arrested a gang of five suspects on suspicion of murder and robbery.

On 13 June, 2025 it was reported that unknown criminals shot dead Mr. Omar Mbeta aged 50 who hailed from Chigonele village Traditional Authority Nankumba in Mangochi while doing business in his shop at Chatha trading centre in Chileka.

Upon receiving the information, a team of detectives instituted intensive investigations, which led to the arrest of the five suspects.

Malawi welcomes Zimbabwe military students on education tour

A 27-member delegation of military students from Zimbabwe Staff College is in the country for a week-long educational tour aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in peace and security.

 

The delegation, comprising officers from various defence forces across Southern Africa, is on the security education tour under the theme: “Peace, an Enabler of Development.” The initiative seeks to expose the officers to Malawi’s peacekeeping efforts and strategies employed by its security institutions to maintain safety and stability.