Teenager sent to prison for rape
A 19-year-old man identified as Mike Mpale has been sentenced to five years in prison for the defilement of a four-year-old girl.
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“I don’t love you anymore,”- Divorces hit Phalombe
In January 2026, the Phalombe Magistrate Court recorded a total of 22 divorce cases, in the district Malawi Data has learnt. According to statistics, 12 of these marriages were officially dissolved, while five were reconciled. Amos Chibwana, a child rights activist, has characterized these statistics as alarming. Another activist, Jennifer Mkandawire, has stated that this…
“We are addressing the kidnapping incident,”- Malawi Police
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has stated that it is addressing the reported kidnapping of Crossroads Hotel Managing Director, Sammleer Sacranie, with urgency and seriousness.
Malawi court order deportation of Indian and Turkish national
The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court located in Mzuzu has imposed fines and mandated the deportation of an Indian national and a Turkish national after they were found guilty of violations under the Immigration Act.
Zomba Police publicist dies
Zomba Police Public Relations Officer, Sub Inspector Patricia Sipiliyano, has passed away. Superintendent Alfred Chimthere, the Deputy Spokesperson for the National Police, has verified this information. “Indeed, it is accurate; she passed away this morning at Zomba Central Hospital following a brief illness,” he stated.
Motorbike operator found dead
Police in Dowa district have reported the discovery of the body of an unidentified man believed to be a motorcycle operator.
Net wider: Malawi netball coach to name staff
The Netball Association of Malawi (Nam) has declared that the newly appointed High-Performance Netball Consultant, Debbie Fuller, will select her own support staff following a series of interviews.
Mzuni suspends staff over exam results drama
Mzuzu University (Mzuni) has taken the step of suspending several staff members and has also postponed the graduation of 55 students due to allegations of academic fraud that the institution is currently probing.
Polio vaccine in Malawi in the pipeline
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has declared the initiation of the first phase of a polio vaccination campaign aimed at children under the age of 10 across eight districts in the Southern Region.
Man injured after an explosion in Mangochi
A 21-year-old man identified as Macdonald Makumba, is currently undergoing medical treatment at Mangochi District Hospital after an explosion involving live ammunition.