Baxter Mkumba, Author at Malawi 24

16-year-old boy accused of raping 13-year-old girl

Nov 06, 2021 0

Police at Jenda in Mzimba district are keeping in custody a 16-year-old boy for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Jenda police station public relations officer Martha Msamali, confirmed the arrest. She said the incident took… ...

Man killed following fight over woman in Mzimba

Nov 03, 2021 0

A mob at Mzambazi Trading Centre in Mzimba yesterday killed a 35-year-old man after he (the victim) stabbed another man for being in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend. Following the mob killing, the victim’s family… ...

Man forced out of village over witchcraft allegations

Nov 02, 2021 0

Villagers from Benga Mwale Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mzukuzuku in Mzimba district have banished George Tembo from the village on allegation that he bewitched his 44-year-old son who died after getting sick… ...

Malawian national found dead in South Africa

Oct 28, 2021 0

A Malawian national was found dead with multiple stab wounds in the morning hours of 27 October in South Africa. The man has been identified as Ticha Bota who was living in Johannesburg. Family members… ...

Kasungu radio employee murdered

Oct 28, 2021 0

Kasungu police have arrested Amosi Nkhoma and Moses Mhango for allegedly killing human resources manager for Kasungu Community radio station, John Kambikwa. Kasungu police spokesperson, sub-inspector Joseph Kachikho told Malawi24 that late Kambikwa was called… ...

Man gets 21-years in prison for raping 1-year-old baby

Oct 27, 2021 0

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday sentenced 20-year-old James George to 21 years imprisonment with hard labour for raping his 14-month-old stepdaughter. Mangochi Public relations officer Amina Tepani Daudi told Malawi24 that the court through… ...