Crocodile kills suspected thief
A crocodile has killed a 32 year old man identified as Zanki Finta a suspected thief who was being chased by people around Ruo River in Nsanje District, Malawi Data News has learnt.
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Police stop spaghetti smuggling from Mozambique into Malawi
Mwanza Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 87 bags of spaghetti into Malawi from Mozambique .
Police yet to arrest killers of a young girl
Police in Lilongwe are still investigating the murder of 21-year-old Beatrice Chabwera, whose body was found in Area 49 back in November last year.
Chimwendo wants his arrest stayed
Former Local government minister Richard Chimwendo Banda has filed an urgent appeal in the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal to stay a 90-day remand warrant issued on December 15, 2025, by the Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe.
The appeal hearing is set for January 9, 2026, before Justice of Appeal Dorothy Nyakaunda Kamanga.
Chimwendo Banda, who is also the General Secretary of the Malawi Congress Party is currently on remand at Maula Prison, is seeking to stay or suspend the warrant, citing unlawful detention.
His lawyer, George Jivason Kadzipatike, emphasizes that Chimwendo Banda is innocent and the State hasn’t provided evidence linking him to attempted murder allegations.
The High Court is yet to rule on Chimwendo Banda’s bail application, heard on December 24, 2025, before Justice Mzonde Mvula.
Kadzipatike notes that the bail application and the appeal are separate, aiming for Chimwendo Banda’s quickest release.
He is facing attempted murder charges.
Chinese man dies in a terrible hit and run accident
A Chinese national, identified as Zong-Qing Tang aged 33, has died in a hit and run accident in Dowa district, police say.
Iconic Mangochi signpost STOLEN
Unknown people have stolen a viral signpost at the entrance of Mangochi Town, a structure that has long served as a welcoming beacon for visitors to the lakeshore district.
Man goes missing after attempting to cross a river
A 30-year-old man, William Manda, is missing after attempting to cross the Lweya River in Nkhatabay District.
Beer kills shoe repairer
Christopher Dzimbiri, 38, a well-known shoe repairer at Chintheche Market in Nkhata Bay District, has died after allegedly consuming alcohol on an empty stomach.
Medical officer kills friend for stealing beer
A medical officer Patrick Manzanka has been arrested for killing his friend who was accused of stealing beer at a party in Dowa district.
Lobola causes TROUBLE: Man kills mother, father injured
A 32-year-old man whose name is Zikuthabwanji Dimiyoni, has been arrested for killing his mother and injuring his father over K10,000 lobola money from his sister’s marriage. The incident happened on December 30, 2025, at Zipendo Village, Nathenje, Lilongwe. Dimiyoni reportedly attacked his parents with a wooden stick after they asked for their share of…