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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.

Police investigate criminals over stolen property from Zambia

The investigations have been initiated, barely a week after police in the district arrested two suspects in connection to the offense in question, when Chipata/Zambia police lodged a complaint regarding increase in motorcycle robberies.

Ex-convict arrested for possessing stolen military equipment

According to Mangochi Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) Amina Tepani Daudi, police detectives received a tip from community members on Thursday, February 6, regarding a suspect in possession of military equipment, which he allegedly used to intimidate residents.

Man arrested for defilement

The suspect, Ebelle Mangani coaxed a three-year-old girl who was playing with her friend into a nearby maize field where he sexually assaulted her

Man jailed 7 years for forcing girl, 7, to suck manhood

Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate court has convicted and sentenced Yona Mwaungulu, 42, to seven years imprisonment for forcing a seven-year-old girl to suck his penis in Mtsiliza location on May 4, 2024.

Hospital attendant arrested for stealing K6 million scanning machine

Mataka who hails from Makuta village, Traditional Authority Malengachanzi in Nkhota-kota District, will appear in court on January 20, 2025, to answer a case of theft by public servant.

Three security guards sentenced to 5 years for theft

Mkukula First Grade Magistrate court in Lumbadzi, Dowa, has convicted and sentenced three security guards to five years imprisonment with hard labour for breaking into a building and committing a felony therein.