The Malawi Police Service (MPS) and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) have collaborated to combat growing use of digital platforms for fraud, impersonation, misinformation, disinformation and other cyber-related crimes.

Speaking during a joint engagement between the two institutions in Lilongwe, Inspector General of Police, Richard Luhanga said MPS is committed to combating crimes in the cyberspace.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga, has reassured Illovo Sugar Company of continued security effort to enable the company fully contribute to the food and energy industry in Malawi.

IGP Luhanga made the reassurance at Nchalo Estate in Chikhwawa today during an engagement with the company's management. Illovo raised concerns over the theft of equipment and sugarcane from their farms.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga, has promoted Sergeant Fred Nkhata to the rank of Sub-Inspector following his bravery during an undercover operation that led to the shooting and arrest of an armed robbery suspect over the weekend at Mbowe in Lilongwe.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga, has concluded a familiarization and engagement tour of the Eastern, South East and South West Police Regions, where he underscored professionalism, integrity, hard work and women empowerment, among others, as key components of effective policing.

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has made a significant breakthrough in the murder case of Dr. Victoria Bobe (33), who was a lecturer at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga has raised Malawi’s profile  as he led the Malawi Police Service delegation to the 93rd INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization) General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco.

The Malawi delegation left the country through Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe on November 20, and returned home November 29, 2025.

The high-level gathering brought together police leaders from across the world to strengthen cooperation in combating transnational crimes.

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) wishes to inform the public that it has intensified investigations following reports of property looting from Kamuzu Palace, one of the State Residences.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga, on Monday, November 17, 2025, hosted the British High Commissioner to Malawi, Mrs. Rebecca Fabrizi, at the National Police Headquarters (Area 30) in Lilongwe. She was accompanied by Mr. Donal Ahern, Political Secretary at the British High Commission.

In his welcoming remarks, the IGP highlighted the long-standing relationship between Malawi and Britain, describing Malawi as a “one country whose strong partnerships remain key to building a resilient security sector.” 

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) responsible for Operations, Mr. Stain Chaima, has issued a stern warning to all Traffic officers and Regional Operations officers against engaging in corrupt practices. 

He particularly rebuked instances whereby traffic officers are accused of soliciting bribes from motorists.

In commemorating the International Gun Destruction Day, the Malawi Police Service (MPS) has destroyed 733 illegal firearms confiscated from various individuals, in a bid to reduce the proliferation of firearms and enhance national security.

The exercise took place at National Police Headquarters in Lilongwe, where Deputy Inspector General responsible for Operations, Mr. Ackis Muwanga, who was the guest of honour, urged citizens to support MPS in building communities free from the threat of gun-related violence.