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.
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.
Police confiscate 300 charcoal bags
Authorities in Mangochi District, have seized a lorry loaded with 300 bags of charcoal and taken the driver, Kumbani Banda, into custody.
MACRA Director of Telecoms dies in a road accident
A 56-year-old Edward Kauka, who served as the Director of Telecommunications at the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), has died in a road accident that took place in Ntcheu District yesterday.
Hotel owner kidnapped in Malawi capital
Authorities in Lilongwe have confirmed that Sameer Sacrane, the Managing Director of Crossroads Hotel, has been abducted this morning.