Lael Chimtembo
MalawispokespersonMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lael Chimtembo serves as the spokesperson for the Malawi Police Service, where he has been instrumental in communicating the police's efforts to enhance public safety. Recently, he announced the revitalization of the '997 Rapid Response' service, assuring the public that improvements have been made to the system to ensure timely and effective responses to emergencies.
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National spokesperson Lael Chimtembo said only that he needed to make further inquiries regarding the situation.
Malawi MP, Chinese quarry and a very convenient police summons - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-23
Lael Chimtembo confirmed that Malata was being held at Lingadzi Police Station.
Malawi’s digital clampdown intensifies with new arrest - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-22
Lael Chimtembo stated he needed more time to gather information on the matter regarding Winnie Nyondo.
‘Intense phone examination’: Winnie Nyondo questioned for hours at Area 30 - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-22
Lael Chimtembo is the National Police spokesperson who confirmed the arrests of Mdyetseni and Mbozi.
Arrest Galore: Police Nab Former NEEF Boss Mdyetseni, Irrigation Engineer - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-13
Police spokesperson Lael Chimtembo said the arrests were conducted through a joint operation between police and the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
Chithyola draws red line: MCP MPs will only return when their safety is guaranteed - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-04
Malawi Police spokesperson Lael Chimtembo asked for more time to verify the circumstances surrounding the arrest.
Arrest Galore Deepens: Sixth Former MCP Cabinet Minister Nabbed as Political Storm Intensifies - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-02
National Police Service spokesperson Lael Chimtembo confirmed Kunkuyu’s detention but conceded that the police have no clear timeline on when he will be brought before a court of law.
Kunkuyu Arrested, Charged With Inciting Violence as Police Dither on Court Appearance - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-19
Lael Chimtembo said she had not seen the report.
Protectors Turned Predators: Police Named Malawi’s Top Human Rights Abusers in Explosive NSO Report - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-18
Lael Chimtembo is the National Police spokesperson who provided information about the road accidents during the Christmas period.
Nine Killed in Christmas Road Accidents as Festive Crashes Rise Despite Drop in Deaths - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11Police National Spokesperson Lael Chimtembo confirmed the arrest of Vitumbiko Mumba.
Police Arrest of Vitumbiko Mumba Raises Alarming Questions Over Criminalisation of Dissent - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-12
Lael Chimtembo confirmed that the K10 million theft case is still open nearly three years later.
Tollgate Billions Collected, But M1 Remains a Death Trap - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-06
MPS spokesperson Lael Chimtembo announced the revamped emergency line for the public to call their nearest police station.
Security Expert Slams Years of Neglect as Police Scramble to Revive 997 Rapid Response - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-27
