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.
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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.
Malawi President changes cabinet: No more minister of state
President Peter Mutharika has made significant changes to his Cabinet, aiming to strengthen his administration and enhance service delivery in key sectors.
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.
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…
Childbirth complications kill Malawi police officer
A police officer based at Kawale Police Station in Lilongwe, Joyce Banda, has died due to complications related to childbirth. Banda was widely known as a kind and dedicated officer who carried out her duties with professionalism and a warm smile. Colleagues and members of the community have described her as hardworking and respectful. Her…
Two young siblings die after electrocution
Two young siblings have died after stepping on an electric wire inside their home in Chikwawa district, Malawi Data has learnt.
Balaka woman arrested for having a GUN
Police in Balaka district have arrested a 55-year-old woman, Rhoda Amos, for allegedly being found in possession of a firearm without a permit and a licence.