Police urge fuel vendors to follow legal requirements
Authorities in Karonga are urging fuel vendors to comply with legal requirements after a man was caught smuggling 120 litres of petrol. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and the illegal transport of fuel across district borders.
Mzuzu man arrested for intimidating insurance official with live ammunition
Police in Mzuzu have arrested 40-year-old Macloud Mhango for allegedly using live ammunition to intimidate a Vanguard Life Insurance official over a pension dispute, and for possessing six rounds of ammunition without documentation.
Police arrest 4 over illegal possession of petroleum products in Nkhata Bay
Police in Nkhata Bay have arrested four men for allegedly being found with 2,400 litres of petroleum products without a valid license. Authorities say the suspects were attempting to smuggle the fuel to Mozambique and Tanzania using water transport. They are expected to appear in court soon to answer charges.
Court denies bail for Area 25 murder suspects
Senior Resident Magistrate Wananga Nyirenda has denied bail to three men accused of murder and robbery in Lilongwe’s Area 25, citing weak community ties and public safety concerns. The case has been adjourned to August 21 for plea entry
National Children’s Commission engages Nsanje District Council
The National Children’s Commission has urged Nsanje District Council to prioritize child rights protection. Commissioner Laika Milanzi emphasized accountability, advocacy, and better services for children, while council officials pledged continued support following a sensitization meeting on the Commission’s mandate.
Maganga acquitted of murder but to stand trial for illegal ammunition
Judge Mzondi Mvula found no evidence linking Maganga to the murder but cited credible grounds for the ammunition charge
Three arrested in Area 25 attacks, deaths
Dyson Sinedi, Adam Tsoka, and Felix Magaleta were detained following weeks of investigations. The suspects confessed to carrying out the attacks with the intent to steal from victims. Between May and June, the area recorded 13 attacks, resulting in five deaths and numerous serious injuries, causing significant fear among residents.
MDF Officer murder suspect arrested in Dowa
Dowa Police Public Relations Officer Sub Inspector Alice Sitima says the suspect is in police custody and is expected to appear in court soon to answer a murder charge.
A 52-year-old man arrested in Mangochi
Police have decribed Savimbi as a repeat offender with a history of obstructing law enforcement. His latest arrest follows a violent confrontation with immigration officers, during which he allegedly damaged government property, incited a mob, and injured an officer during an ad-hoc checkpoint operation near Namitunda Estate.
Two arrested in karonga for illegal fuel transportation
Two men have been arrested in Karonga for illegally transporting liquid petroleum without proper permits, highlighting ongoing safety, legal, and regulatory challenges in the handling of hazardous materials in Malawi
Court fines two K450,000.00 each for possesing fuel without authorisation
Illegal possession and transportation of a large quantity of fuel (2,640 litres) without proper authorization from the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) poses serious public safety risks due to the flammable nature of fuel, and led to the arrest, conviction, and fining of the two individuals involved
Court jails man 8 years for attempting to sell his daughter
The Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Mzuzu has sentenced a 37 year old man, Gideon Chavula, to eight years imprisonment with hard labour for attempting to sell his 16-year-old daughter for K50 million.
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