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Two arrested for possessing unlicensed illicit drugs

Police in Balaka district have arrested Malita Panyasa, 47 and Daniel Mkwatulo, 35, for allegedly possessing Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as Chamba, without a licence.

Chinese National Lin’s Corruption Case Referred to High Court

It never rains but pours for wildlife crime convict Yunhua Lin, as the Principal Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe has referred his corruption case to the High Court for full trial.

Dowa man jailed nine years for having sex with 14-year-old girl

The First Grade Magistrate Court in Mponela, Dowa, has jailed a 72-year-old man to nine years Imprisonment with Hard Labor (IHL) for having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl.

Woman arrested over theft involving 10-year-old son

Police in Mwanza are keeping in custody, Ellen Dereki aged 48 for being involved in cash theft alongside her 10-year-old son, who together allegedly stole K1 million from a local businessperson, Emmanuel Chipondwa.

Court denies bail for Chinese wildlife, money laundering convict

It never rains but pours for convicted Chinese national and alleged wildlife trafficking kingpin Yunhua Lin as the Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate court has denied his bail application in a corruption case.

Two get 10-year jail terms for cannabis possession

Salima Senior Resident Magistrate court has convicted and sentenced two men to ten years’ imprisonment with hard labour for possession of uncertified cannabis sativa (chamba).

Court suspends an appeal of a Zambian National Kebby Malambo; who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in a MK53 million wildlife crime

The High Court in Lilongwe has adjourned to 19 October 2023 an application for appeal from a Zambian national, Kebby Malambo, who was convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labor for being found in possession with 22 pieces of ivory worth over MK53 million.

Woman Arrested for Illegal Possession of Medical Drugs in Mchinji

Mchinji Police have arrested a 29-year-old woman, Bridget Kalima, for the illegal possession of a substantial quantity of medical drugs without the necessary permits.

Zambian driver fined K2, 200, 000.00 for instigating fatal road accident

Senior Principal Resident Magistrate (SPRM) Court sitting in Mchinji has convicted and sentenced a 42- year - old Zambian national Mr Peter Banda of Yamene Transport to pay a fine of K2, 200, 000.00 for reckless driving in a road accident that claimed five lives in Mchinji

29-year-old man in Police custody for defiling a minor in Mchinji

Police in Mchinji district are keeping in custody a 29-year-old Peter Maluwa for allegedly defiling a 6-year-old girl on 11th September 2023 in Kanyama village, Traditional Authority Zulu in the district.

Five Households Left Homeless as Police Launch Manhunt in Dowa District

Police in Dowa have launched a manhunt for suspects of malicious damage, arson and theft at Chamvu, in the district.