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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.

Mob justice kills one in Ntchisi

An angry mob in Ntchisi has killed a 17-year-old boy, Synoden Gomani, who was caught trying to steal from a certain house. 

Man jailed for having sex with a minor

Chiradzulu First Grade Magistrate Court has convicted and sentenced 19-year-old Martin Edward to eight years’ imprisonment with hard labour for having sex with a 13-year-old girl.

Man in police custody for killing wife

Police in Mangochi have arrested Robert Josaya, 34, for allegedly killing his 27-year-old wife, Edna Molesi, over marital issues.

Woman nabbed for possessing Indian hemp

Police in Nkhata Bay have arrested a 39-year-old woman for allegedly being found in possession of cannabis sativa also known as Indian hemp.

CZ Police launch manhunt of unknown assailants

Police in Chiradzulu have launched a manhunt for people who have brutally killed a 78-year-old Edina Makhumba who was staying alone in an isolated house.

Six netted for Arson, Malicious damage, Unlawful wounding in Ntchisi

Police in Ntchisi have arrested six men on allegations that they committed arson, malicious damage and Unlawful wounding offences.