Political violence suspects remain on spotlight
The Attorney General’s office wants the courts to vacate an order stopping police from re-arresting 11 suspects linked to Lilongwe’s political violence.
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Theft tales two men to prison
Two men, Charles Pindani (22) and Allie Kunyenje (45), have been jailed for 8 years with hard labour each by the Second Grade Magistrate’s Court in Balaka.
ACB cracks down on MK 30 Billion corrupt deals
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Young Police officer dies after jumping off a cruising car
A 26-year-old police officer from Mchinji Police Station has died after allegedly jumping off a moving police Land Cruiser in Mchinji District last evening.
The officer, identified as Dalitso Kalande, reportedly jumped off the vehicle without warning the driver after arriving at Chief Mduwa complex along the M12 road. He sustained severe injuries and died while receiving treatment at Mchinji District Hospital.
Kalande, a resident of Nsanje district, was returning from work at the time of the incident. Central West Region Police spokesperson Foster Benjamin confirmed the incident to Zodiak Online.
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“Wrong machine” Man found guilty of sex with a minor thought to be over 18
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President Mutharika orders change on Paul Kagame Road
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Man dies after shaft collapses
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