VJ Ken’s child sex abuse case to continue in January
The Magistrate’s Court in Blantyre is expected to resume on January 21st 2026 to hear the rape case against videographer, VJ Ken.
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Woman sent to prison for bitting friends finger over a man
A 45-year-old woman, Idah Robert, has been sentenced to 4 years in jail with hard labour for biting off another woman’s finger in Neno district.
Activist Kajoloweka declines board appointment
Activist Charles Kajoloweka has turned down his appointment to the TEVETA board. He cites principles and ethics. In a letter to Chief Secretary Justin Saidi, the youth rights advocate said accepting the role could compromise his organization’s independence and advocacy work. This isn’t the first time Kajoloweka has declined a board appointment, having previously turned…
Man sent to prison for sleeping with a 2 year old girl
The First Grade Magistrate Court has handed down a 14-year prison sentence with hard labor to Tione Mtambo, a 24-year-old man, for engaging in sexual intercourse with a two-year-old child in Chitipa District.
Chimwendo remanded to prison
The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda has authorized Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda to receive medical treatment while remanded at Maula Prison.
Kabwila ARRESTED!
Jessie Kabwila, spokesperson for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has been arrested in Lilongwe.
Marte’s brother dies after collapsing
Uchizi Taiman Nkhata, brother to the late musician Martse has died after collapsing in his vehicle.
Chimwendo ARRESTED !
Police in Lilongwe have arrested Richard Chimwendo Banda, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General.
BREAKING: Vitumbiko Mumba arrested!
Vitumbiko Mumba, former Minister of Trade and MCP running mate, has been arrested by police in Lilongwe. He was arrested at his Area 47 residence around 11:30 am and taken to Lingadzi Police Station. The arrest is believed to be connected to comments Mumba made at a press briefing after the September 16 general elections,…
Two ‘fake life men’ wanted by police in Zomba
Zomba Police are urging the public to help track down Lapken Thole and his accomplice, DJ Lil, wanted in connection with a fraud and false pretence case.