Illegal fuel sale leads to arrest of 11 men
Police in Ntchisi have arrested eleven people suspected of engaging in the illegal sale of motor vehicle fuel without a license.
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Teacher attacked in Kasungu
A newly recruited teacher, Moffat Chawinga, was attacked by four unknown men in Kasungu, losing crucial documents including his MSCE and teaching certificates, national ID, and phone.
Motorbike heist: Police net infamous robber
Police in Blantyre have arrested Nelson Sulani after he was allegedly found with 15 motorcycles suspected to have been stolen. Limbe Police spokesperson Edwin Mnkhambo confirmed the arrest, saying Sulani is suspected of dismantling the stolen motorcycles and replacing parts with those from other bikes. Mnkhambo added that most motorcycle thefts occur at night due…
Eating within: Clearing agent skips MK300 Million taxes
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has arrested Rhoda Ndovie, a clearing agent and operator of Limu Clearing, for allegedly evading over MK300 million in taxes. Ndovie is accused of falsifying import documents, including changing the importer’s name and undervaluing goods from South Africa. According to MRA’s Acting Head of Corporate Affairs, Wilma Chalulu, the authority…
Deliverance gone wrong: Woman dies during a whipping exercise
Police in Lilongwe have arrested Yohane Mphatso, 19, for allegedly killing a 62-year-old woman during a church deliverance session. Alena Banda died from severe trauma shock and cardiac arrest after being whipped with wooden sticks at Zamkutu Zion Church. Mphatso will face a murder charge.
Malawian Prophetess arrested for ‘resurrecting’ a dead man
Police in Malawi capital Lilongwe have arrested prophetess Zelesi Divason, 40, and three disciples for allegedly keeping a man with mental health challenges captive. The prophetess had claimed the man was resurrected from the dead, resembling a woman’s son who was murdered in 2023. However, it was discovered that the man was actually a 27-year-old…
Casual murders: Two Malawian men die in a revenge affair
A dispute at a local beer hall in Thyolo turned deadly, resulting in the loss of two lives, Malawi Data has learnt. According to Masambanjati police public relations officer Amos Banda, 19-year-old Vedede Layi stabbed 36-year-old Harrison Mwandama who later died from severe blood loss. In a shocking turn of events, Mwandama’s relatives sought revenge,…
Man beaten for releasing ex girlfriend nudes
In Area 22, Lilongwe, a man who exposed his girlfriend by sending her private parts to various WhatsApp groups to show off after their relationship ended has reportedly been beaten by relations of the girl.
“Chi-si stupid”: Comedian Chisi faces the wrath of Malawians
Facebook users have stormed state owned broadcaster MBC page where they are dressing down comedian Chisi who is asking Vice President Michael Usi to stop attacking the government machinery.
Sad Chindi: Man arrested for killing friend
A 35-year-old man, John Simbeye, is in police custody for allegedly stabbing Chindikani Mtambo to death in Chitipa District.