Nyasa Times editor Thom Chiumia who is being accused of rape has left his post at the publication.
Chiumia who is on police bail was arrested a week ago in the United Kingdom for raping a 17-year-old girl.
Confirming the development was Nyasatimes Managing Director Edgar Chibaka who said Chiumia made the decision following the accusations of sexual abuse.
Chibaka further said the stepping down of their former editor will help them maintain the publication’s reputation claiming his case needs serious consideration.
According to Chibaka, after he was arrested Chiumia was questioned by the police who are now investigating the issue.
“We cannot comment further because there is an active investigation by the authorities. Chiumia has not been charged,” said Chibaka.
Recently, some individuals in the country blamed the local media houses for their silence on Chiumia’s rape case.
According to Malawians who raised their concerns on social media, the matter has not been widely reported or condemned by the local media.
Tired of this plz
some time white girls amadyeka at 16 yrs why accusing him for 17 years girl l think let’s justify
kodi olo akhale ndi zaka 100 kugwililira ndi kugwililira basi amwene .ameneyu akhale olo zaka zoposa 40 mkati
Akazi ena amanama chifukwa sanalipilidwe ndalama ankafuna.
He has played it the english way, but if it is true that he climbed the minor he should face the rule of law.
DPP woyeee
Kkkkkk
Ndiye mwati wavala nsapato ya mwana?
Zamuwonekela amayenda mphepete wakumana nazo
Wavala sapato ya mwana
Anzake amapeleka mimba,iye kupeleka aids? Lock him up n throw away the keys
Ok
A disgrace to professionalism
He is a coward, if the accusations are true, he needs to be punished & dance the music without it’s tune
mmm I think he did that,,, accusation???? ooo utsi sumafuka popanda moto