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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.

Court grants Kaliati bail

Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate Court has granted bail to UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati who has now been charged with conspiracy to kill President...

Teacher arrested for having sexual intercourse with a form one student

Police at Chimwala in Mangochi District have arrested a 33-year-old teacher, lsaac Mathipa of Chiunda Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old form one student.

SA police apprehends Malawian woman who had 100 ATM cards

The Gauteng Police in South Africa have reportedly arrested a Malawian woman for possessing 100 auto-teller machine (ATM) cards.

Man nabbed for trafficking in persons in Mchinji

Police in Mchinji are keeping in custody a 30-year old man, Christopher William, for trafficking in persons.

Zambian, Malawian nabbed for trafficking in persons in Mchinji

Police in Mchinji are keeping in custody two men, Symon Luka aged 37 and Msadalire Phiri aged 23 on human trafficking allegations. According to Mchinji...

Man Jailed for having sexual intercourse with a minor

A Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Limbe on Monday convicted and sentenced Foster Mathewe Saidi, 25, to 18 years Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) for having sexual intercourse with a six years old girl.