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News Malawi » Security: Malawi's Albinos Get Personal Security Alarms But Will They Help?

News channel or source: https://www.voanews.com/a/africa_malawis-albinos-get-personal-security-alarms-will-they-help/6181893.html

Published on: Monday 30 December 2019

Malawi is distributing personal security alarms to people with albinism, a condition that causes whitening of the skin from lack of pigmentation. Malawi authorities hope the alarms will protect ...

News Malawi » Security: Malawi's Executives Urged to Tighten Security As Violent Crime Tests Investor Confidence

News channel or source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202602090049.html

Published on: Sunday 08 February 2026

A reported abduction of a senior business figure in Malawi's capital has sharpened anxieties in corporate circles already rattled by a string of high-profile killings and a broader rise in violent ...

News Malawi » Security: Malawi: Security Agencies, Corporate Partners Collaborate to Strengthen Security in Malawi

News channel or source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202310050049.html

Published on: Wednesday 04 October 2023

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Lilongwe City Council have agreed to hold a joint Freedom of the City march on 24 November 2023. The collaboration is aimed at fostering good relationships and ...

News Malawi » Security: Security expert warns Chakwera that Malawi might degenerate into chaos with rise in cost of living

News channel or source: https://www.nyasatimes.com/security-expert-warns-chakwera-that-malawi-might-degenerate-into-chaos-with-rise-in-cost-of-living/

Published on: Wednesday 22 May 2024

Expert in conflict and peace management, Master Dicks Mfune, says series of events in the country reveal early warning signs and might degenerate into chaos should the government, especially President ...

News Malawi » Security: Malawi President Names Finance Minister, Replaces Security Heads

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-06/malawi-president-names-finance-minister-replaces-security-heads

Published on: Sunday 05 October 2025

Malawi’s president appointed a new finance minister and replaced his security chiefs after being sworn in at the weekend. Joseph Mwanamvekha, who served as President Peter Mutharika’s finance chief ...

News Malawi » Security: Malawi Parliament’s chief security officer arrested for assaulting journalist

News channel or source: https://ifex.org/malawi-parliaments-chief-security-officer-arrested-for-assaulting-journalist/

Published on: Tuesday 04 June 2013

Youngson Chilinda, chief security officer of the Parliament of Malawi, punched photojournalist Thoko Chikondi on 30 May 2013. Chilinda was arrested on 1 June, and has denied the charge of "assault ...

News Malawi » Security: Should hijabs be allowed in Malawi's security forces?

News channel or source: https://www.dw.com/en/should-hijabs-be-allowed-in-malawis-security-forces/audio-73398645

Published on: Wednesday 23 July 2025

A Muslim advocacy group in Malawi has petitioned the government to allow female employees in security agencies to wear the hijab at work. They argue that current restrictions infringe on religious ...

News Malawi » Security: Security agencies, corporate partners collaborate to strengthen security in Malawi

News channel or source: https://www.nyasatimes.com/security-agencies-corporate-partners-collaborate-to-strengthen-security-in-malawi/