Murder sends man to life imprisonment
The High Court’s Criminal Division in Blantyre has sentenced Fombe Nyamatchilenga to life imprisonment for the murder of 35 year-old Moses Semu.
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Gunmen arrested in Chikwawa
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested two Mozambican nationals after they were found in possession of four firearms and other offensive weapons.
4 journalists freed after over minister’s missing glasses
Four Cameroonian journalists have been released after spending five days in detention over allegations that they stole eyeglasses belonging to Economy Minister Alamine Ousmane Mey.
Thin plastics ban dilemma continues in Malawi
The High Court has stopped the Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) from enforcing the ban on the production and use of thin plastics pending determination of a judicial review case involving Qingdao Recycling Limited.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Authorities Adjust Policy On Blood Transfusions For Members
Jehovah’s Witnesses have adjusted their position on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide whether to accept or donate red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets. The change was announced by the organisation’s Governing Body in a statement issued from its World Headquarters in Warwick, New York, and published on Friday. The organisation said…
Poisoned beer kills over 40 Nigerians
At least 49 people have died while 182 others have been hospitalised following suspected alcohol poisoning in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. Ondo State Health Commissioner Banji Ajaka said the outbreak was first reported on September 5 after 29 people died within a week of consuming suspected contaminated locally brewed alcohol. Authorities suspect the deaths may…
Macra warns on illicit AI use
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has warned the public against using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital tools to create and spread false or manipulated information.
Chiradzulu woman poisons daughter
Police in Chiradzulu have arrested a 31 year old woman, Nduzayani Molesi, for allegedly poisoning her 15 year old daughter, Gloria Time.
Police place MK 30 Million bounty on Blantyre kidnappers
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has offered a K30 million reward for information that could lead to the rescue of a British woman who was kidnapped in Blantyre.
Briton jailed for murder of wife in Malawi
The High Court’s Criminal Division in Lilongwe has sentenced British national Mohamed Shahid Iqbal Juma to 45 years in prison for the murder of his wife, Zaheera Jabbar Akbanie.