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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.

Runaway DPP councilor Mkwezalamba surrenders himself to police

Runaway Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) councilor for Mwanje Ward Douglas Mkwezalamba, has finally surrendered himself to the police, almost a week after Chiradzulu Police Station launched a manhunt to arrest him for selling a grader belonging to the Malawi Government.

Court convicts Viola, Chingola over abuse of office, influence public officer, respectively

Principal Magistrate Viva Nyimba has convicted former Deputy Chief executive officer for National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) Gerald Viola and his business accomplice Chrispine Chingola.

Soldier kills biological daughter, dumps son in a bush

A 30-year-old soldier identified as Medium Nyirongo is in police custody in Kasungu for allegedly killing his four-year-old biological daughter – Jane Nyirongo.

Dog meat seller arrested in Lilongwe  

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a 38-year-old Andrew Mthiko for selling noxious food (dog meat). 

Mchinji Police launch manhunt for suspect involved in Cannabis cultivation without permit

Police in Mchinji have launched a manhunt for a 27-year-old man identified as Muhammad Banda, suspected to have been cultivating  Cannabis in his home's backyard garden.

Man jailed 21 years for Defilement in Ntcheu

Ntcheu Senior Resident Magistrate Court recently convicted and sentenced 50-year-old Dokiyo Evesiyo to 21 years imprisonment with hard labor for defiling his eight-year-old biological daughter.