Tag: Immigration

Kalindang’oma Encourages Patriotism in Immigration Services

Published on May 30, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

Director General for Immigration Office, Macloud Anamchuma Kalindang’oma, has encouraged all immigration senior officers to mentor the new officers in […]

Immigration officers asked to desist from taking bribes

Published on September 6, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

In a bid to enhance speedy passport processing and curb corruption, Immigration Commissioner Vivian Kasambo has warned officers against exploiting […]

High Court in Lilongwe Halts Immigration Staff Redeployment

Published on July 17, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

The High Court in Lilongwe has restrained the Director General of Immigration and Citizenship Services Brigadier General Charles Kalumo from […]

Nine Ethiopians Intercepted in Rumphi, Driver at large

Published on March 3, 2022 by Chisomo Kambale

Police in Rumphi district has launched a manhunt for a driver suspected to have aided nine Ethiopians to enter Malawi […]

Zimbabwean busted while trying to obtain Malawi Passport

Published on November 16, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

The Regional Officers at the Lilongwe Immigration department have arrested a 29-year-old Zimbabwean national for trying to dubiously obtain a […]

Zimbabwe, border agencies step up efforts to curb illegal immigration

Published on August 24, 2021 by Face of Malawi

With cases of illegal immigration between Zimbabwe and South Africa on the rise, authorities in Zimbabwe’s immigration department and other […]

MEC Offices sealed in Blantyre over non payment of rentals

Published on January 29, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Information reaching this publication indicates that Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) offices in Blantyre have been closed for non-payment of rentals. […]

Over 500 Malawians Arrive in The Country From South Africa

Published on August 12, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Immigration authorities at Mwanza border have received another cohort 12 buses carrying 500 plus Malawians. The group, which was escorted […]

Jane Ansah blocked from fleeing the country at Mwanza border

Published on July 6, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Former Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Jane Ansah has been blocked from exiting the country to Zambia through Mchinji border. […]

Man dies during immigration interviews

Published on October 11, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

A male candidate (details not yet known) collapsed during physical interviews for Immigration Assistants and was pronounced dead upon reaching […]

15 Malawian women deported in Mozambique

Published on June 6, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

The Immigration department of Mozambique has repatriated 16 Malawian nationals arrested during a sweeping exercise. Mwanza Immigration spokesperson Pasqually Zulu […]

Immigration officer stationed at KIA arrested over fake temporary employment permits

Published on May 5, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

Immigration officer stationed at Kamuzu International Airport is in police cell in Lilongwe for allegedly issuing fake work permits to […]

CHIEF IMMIGRATION OFFICER FIRED: BACK TO MALAWI POLICE SERVICE

Published on March 29, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

The government of Malawi has fired Chief Immigration of Officer Masauko Medi from his position and redeployed him to Malawi […]

GOVT TO INTRODUCE NEW DRIVING LICENCE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES

Published on November 13, 2014 by Robert Ngwira

Reports reaching FaceofMalawi indicates that the government through the Department of Road Traffic is planning to introduce special driving licence […]

PASSPORT SEEKERS ACCUSE IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT OF CORRUPTION

Published on October 31, 2014 by Robert Ngwira

Malawians processing their passports at the department of Immigration in Blantyre have complained and accused the department of corruption due […]

NEW PASSPORT APPLICATIONS OR RENEWALS FOR UK BASED MALAWIANS

Published on October 10, 2014 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Manchester Association is informing all Malawians in the North West of England that an official from the Malawi Embassy, […]

Malawi Defense Forces applaud US Army support

Published on April 30, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Defense Forces (MDF) has described a joint military training for the MDF and the United States military dubbed […]

Passport booklet shortage hits immigration department

Published on December 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Hundreds of people are failing to access their passports at the immigration department following the shortage of passport booklets that […]