The High Court in Zomba has overturned the conviction and six-year prison sentence of Francis Elesson Chakana, who had been found guilty of having sexual intercourse with a girl believed to be under the age of 18.
Police in Jenda, Mzimba, have apprehended six Ethiopian nationals for unlawfully entering the country, along with two Tanzanian individuals accused of assisting these illegal immigrants.
The parliamentary ad-hoc committee looking into the Chikangawa plane crash has announced that it will soon begin reviewing the medical and forensic evidence concerning the crash victims.
Government has called on the Malawi Communications Regulatory (MACRA) to begin disciplinary proceedings against Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) and Luntha TV, accusing the two media houses of breaching journalistic ethics and broadcasting codes.
Police in Dowa District have seized a brand new Nissan Navara vehicle believed to be stolen. According to police, they received information from concerned citizens about a man in Nyemba village, located in the area of Traditional Authority Msakambewa, who was allegedly harboring a suspicious vehicle at his home. Dowa police spokesperson, Alice Sitima, stated…
President Peter Mutharika has for the fourth time left the country this afternoon for a private visit to South Africa.
Police in Lilongwe have arrested Bryan Jere for allegedly injuring a motorcycle taxi operator and stealing his motorcycle in Area 9.
The High Court in Lilongwe has postponed the trial of eight individuals accused of murdering two Chinese nationals in 2023 to 13 and 14 August, denying the state’s request for a delay until September.
Mulanje District Council has received K1.7 billion under the Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD) II fund to implement development projects in the district.
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.
