False story about Malawi Police Service spokesperson cautioning all Malawians against using ‘Boma ndi Lomweli’ phrase

False

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False story about Malawi Police Service spokesperson cautioning all Malawians against using ‘Boma ndi Lomweli’ phrase

FACT-CHECKED by iVerify

March 11, 2025

iVerify Malawi verified the information and determined that it is false. To get to the bottom of it, iVerify Malawi contacted both Peter Kalaya and Noel Mkubwi. Kalaya said he has not issued a statement or said anything as the story claimed. Mkubwi also said he has neither spoken to Kalaya nor written such a story. There is also no such story published or aired on any of Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) platforms.

Claim

Malawi Police Service spokesperson cautions against use of "Boma ndi Lomweli' catchphrase.

Rating Justification

iVerify Malawi verified the information and determined that it is false. To get to the bottom of it, iVerify Malawi contacted both Peter Kalaya and Noel Mkubwi. Kalaya said he has not issued a statement or said anything as the story claimed. Mkubwi also said he has neither spoken to Kalaya nor written such a story. There is also no such story published or aired on any of Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) platforms.

Evidence and References

Interview with Peter Kalaya and Noel Mkubwi

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