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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.

Kalindo acquitted of inciting violence

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate court on Tuesday acquitted Bon Elias Kalindo in a case of inciting violence during the November 30, 2023 anti-government demonstrations...

Lilongwe Police recovers stolen vehicle, rescues victim

Lilongwe Police Station vehicle patrol team, on Independence Day, July 6, recovered a Nissan NP200 motor vehicle that unknown criminals stole from a certain pharmacist, near Mchinji roundabout, along the Lilongwe bypass road, and rescued its victim after he was severely wounded by thugs, at around 20:30 hours.

Police arrest 6 over various offences, recover property

Police in Kanengo, Lilongwe have arrested six suspects in connection to various offences including breaking and theft.

Police arrest two, recover property

Police in Kanengo, Lilongwe have arrested two suspects in connection to some robberies in the area. They are Shukulani Mussa, 20 and Tonny Junior Juma, 22.

Kanengo Police arrest 11 for murder, break-ins

Police in Kanengo, Lilongwe, have arrested 11 suspects in connection to a spate of robberies within the policing area.

Grandfather, uncle arrested for killing toddler in Mchinji

Police in Mchinji have taken into custody Kilinto Eliyasi, 48 (uncle) and Freckson Lebiyamu, 60 (grandfather) for kidnapping and murdering their 1 year and 4 months nephew and grandson respectively Chisomo Sungani on March 5, 2022 at Makhuma Village, Traditional Authority M'duwa in Mchinji.crim