Teenager sent to prison for rape
A 19-year-old man identified as Mike Mpale has been sentenced to five years in prison for the defilement of a four-year-old girl.
Day: February 11, 2026
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“I don’t love you anymore,”- Divorces hit Phalombe
In January 2026, the Phalombe Magistrate Court recorded a total of 22 divorce cases, in the district Malawi Data has learnt. According to statistics, 12 of these marriages were officially dissolved, while five were reconciled. Amos Chibwana, a child rights activist, has characterized these statistics as alarming. Another activist, Jennifer Mkandawire, has stated that this…
Partridge confirmed as Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor
The Public Appointments Committee of Parliament has officially confirmed George Partridge as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) following his appointment by President Peter Mutharika.
“We are addressing the kidnapping incident,”- Malawi Police
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has stated that it is addressing the reported kidnapping of Crossroads Hotel Managing Director, Sammleer Sacranie, with urgency and seriousness.
Malawi court order deportation of Indian and Turkish national
The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court located in Mzuzu has imposed fines and mandated the deportation of an Indian national and a Turkish national after they were found guilty of violations under the Immigration Act.
Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan to extend Mnangagwa’s rule till 2030
Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has backed a draft law to change the constitution and allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030.
Zomba Police publicist dies
Zomba Police Public Relations Officer, Sub Inspector Patricia Sipiliyano, has passed away. Superintendent Alfred Chimthere, the Deputy Spokesperson for the National Police, has verified this information. “Indeed, it is accurate; she passed away this morning at Zomba Central Hospital following a brief illness,” he stated.
Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
The White House has demanded that Canada “share authority” and ownership of a new bridge connecting the two countries after a “clear and direct” call between Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney.