BREAKING: Chief Malemia sent to 21 years in prison
Chief Malemia of Zomba has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by a Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court after being found guilty of defiling a 16-year-old girl.
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Police probing alleged strange murder of Mzuzu woman
Police in Mzuzu say they are investigating reports circulating on social media claiming that a woman, Ritah Mkandawire, has been killed.
Sex worker beats customer who delayed to ‘finish marathon’
Police in Nkhotakota have arrested a 25-year-old woman identified as Hawa Mafukeni on allegations of injuring a customer on the head with an empty bottle during a dispute at Jefu Rest House when the man took too long with her.
Police probing murder of a 73 year old man in Nsanje
Police in Nsanje have initiated an investigation into the violent murder of 73-year-old Fred Jailosi from Kamanga Village, under Traditional Authority Tengani in the district.
Man walks free in sexual abuse case
The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Liwonde has acquitted Jafali Jawadu after ruling the prosecution failed to establish a case of sexual intercourse with a child under section 138(1) of the Penal Code.
Death from road accidents drop in Malawi
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has recorded a significant drop in road traffic accidents and deaths during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. According to the Malawi Police Service (MPS) 406 people died in road crashes between January and June 2026, down from 464 recorded during the same period…
Katengeza murder case adjourned!
The High Court in Lilongwe has adjourned to a yet to be agreed date, the murder case involving Amos and Egnat Katengeza, who are charged with the murder of their relative, Agness Katengeza, in 2023.
Police net two men for suspected murder
Police in Chitipa have arrested two men in relation to the murder of 60-year-old Flaywell Sichalwe from Yanga One Village, under the jurisdiction of Traditional Authority Kameme.
Terrible accident sees two deaths
Authorities have confirmed that two people have died while 21 others have sustained injuries following a road accident that occurred today on along the Limbe–Zomba Road near Sable Farming.
Husband kills his wife’s boyfriend
Police in Mchinji have arrested a 53 year old man, Maliseni Banda, and a 30 year old woman, Pilirani Wasiri, on suspicion of beating and killing Robert Pensulani, 45, allegedly out of jealousy.