Three opposition parties, UTM, United Democratic Front (UDF) and People’s Development Party (PDP) have jointly called for the release of activist Sylvester Namiwa, saying the treason charge against him threatens freedom of expression and the rule of law.
Unidentified individuals broke into the finance office of the Balaka District Council, stealing seven computers valued at K3.2 million and over K6 million in cash stored in a safe.
Police in Mangochi have arrested 24-year-old Wilson Frezer on suspicion of stealing plasma televisions and bedding from various lodges in the area.
CDEDI’s executive director, Slyvester Namiwa, has been formally charges of treason and the dissemination of false news that could incite public alarm.
Police in Lilongwe have launched investigations into an armed robbery that claimed the life of a 32-year-old businessman who was reportedly carrying K4.25 million to purchase 250 chickens.
A 51-year-old woman, Judith Suzi Banda, of Dambe Village, Traditional Authority Mpando in Ntcheu District, has died after allegedly consuming pesticides.
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.
Police in Mzuzu say they are investigating reports circulating on social media claiming that a woman, Ritah Mkandawire, has been killed.
A 23 year-old man, Wilson Nkhata, has died after a gold mine collapsed in Nkhwambala Village under Traditional Authority Chitathamapiri in Kasungu District.
Police in Mangochi have apprehended 29-year-old Jafali M’bwana from Chilipa, on charges of killing one 23-year-old Sumaila Aubrey after discovering him in a sexual encounter with his 38-year-old wife in their family residence.
