Sex after beer: Driver in trouble for rape

A 44-year-old truck driver, Karosi Mulumbe, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman who was traveling with him from Zambia to Ntcheu, Malawi Data has learnt.

The woman had accepted a ride from Mulumbe after running out of money for transportation.

According to Lilongwe police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu, Mulumbe allegedly gave the woman beer, which caused her to become intoxicated and fall asleep.

He then allegedly took advantage of her.

The woman reported the incident to Area 3 police station, and hospital results confirmed the rape.

Mulumbe will face rape charges.