MPS applauds WITA, AGA-Africa for law enforcement equipment
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has applauded the Wildlife Investigators Training Alliance (WITA) and Attorney General Alliance-Africa (AGA-Africa) for the timely donation of law enforcement equipment to the Service which will enhance the fight against transnational crimes.
The patron for Blue Eagles Football Club, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Kainja PPM, has made a cameo appearance at Nankhaka training ground on Saturday, May 7, 2022 to ignite the team's fortune.
"Your performance up to this stage in the elite TNM Super League has prompted me to touch base and boost your morale" explained Dr Kainja.
On February 11, 2022 wife to the Inspector General of Malawi Police Service, Mai Jacqueline Kainja visited Lunzu Police Unit and appreciated the cordial relationship among women welfare members at the police unit
During her speech, Mai IG encouraged the grouping to continue the spirit of working together to uplift further the services of the grouping.
She said "love must be the centre of all our deeds. Prayer among women is key".
Mai IG, took time to hear some views and requests from the women to deliver directly to the Inspector General.
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.
This department is responsible for investigating serious cases. Officers in this department put on civilian clothes to mingle well with the public as they gather intelligence, track leads to suspects and arrest criminals. Sections within the CID include: Interpol, Homicide Unit, Drug Unit, Anti-Motor Vehicle Theft Unit, Dog Section, Fingerprint Section, Digital Forensic Unit, Crime Analysis Unit, Anti-Organized Crime Unit, Fiscal and Fraud Section, Wildlife and Environmental Investigation Crime Unit, Firearms and Ballistic Unit and Photography.
This branch is responsible for enforcement of road traffic rules and regulations (Road safety management). Its officers conduct road traffic checks to ensure compliance to these regulations. Errant road users are penalized with spot-fines while aggravated cases are taken to court for prosecution.
This is a specialized branch of the Malawi Police Service that is responsible for public order management, patrols, escorts, guard and VVIP security. PMS Officers put on camouflage uniform and are ordinarily deployed to quell riots and public disorders.
The Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare has described radio as a crucial tool in combating Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the country.
Principal Gender and Social Welfare Officer in the Ministry, Goodson Jumbe, has said this today, 15 February 2025 during the close of a four-day workshop for Police Public Relations Officers (PROs) and reporters for Police FM Radio held at Police College in Zomba.
Jumbe says radio teaches a lot of people about evils of GBV and ways of dealing with it; saying this is why the Ministry values this medium.
The Inspector General of Police, Mrs. Merlyne Yolamu, has expressed confidence that the Malawi Police Service (MPS) is prepared to ensure security during and after the September 16, 2025, general elections.
Malawi Police Service (MPS) wishes to assure all that it has intensified security across Malawi as the country gears up for the upcoming Christmas and New Year festive season.