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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.

Mzuzu police arrest seven for armed robbery

Police in Mzuzu are keeping in custody seven suspected armed robbers for allegedly being linked to a spate of robbery cases in the city.  

Dedza man arrested for murdering wife

Police in Dedza District have arrested 28-year-old Solomon Simango of Kanduna Village in Traditional Authority Kamenyagwaza in the district on suspicion that he killed his wife.

Kalindo has a case to answer-court

A ACourt in Mangochi on Tuesday found Human Rights activist, Bon Kalindo with a case to answer on the allegation that he incited violence, contrary to Section 87 of the Penal Code.

Driver Arrested for Causing Death by Reckless Driving in Balaka

Police in Balaka have apprehended a 37-year-old driver, Henry Kajawa, on charges of causing death by reckless driving.

Two arrested for being found with explosive weapon

Police in Mwanza have arrested two men for possessing an offensive weapon at Nkulumadzi ad-hock roadblock in the district.

52 Ethiopians sentenced for illegal entry         

The Mzuzu Senior Resident Magistrate Court on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced 52 Ethiopians to four months imprisonment with hard labour (IHL) for entering the country illegally contravening Section 21(1) of the Malawi Immigration Act.