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7 years for raping niece

Nov 13, 2017 3

The First Grade Magistrate (FGM) court in Nkhotakota has sentenced 29-year-old Haruna Msukunika to seven-years imprisonment for raping his 14-year-old niece. The court heard that the rapist raped the girl on June 14, 2017, at… ...

Rice farmers lament low prices

Nov 13, 2017 10

Rice farmers who were expecting to sell their rice crop at a good price this time of the year have lamented over low prices. Malawi24 caught up with the farmers in the district who have… ...

One year for man who spread bloodsucking rumours

Nov 13, 2017 40

The Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate Court has sentenced a 22 year old man to one year imprisonment with hard labour for publicizing false news that he was sucked blood. The convict Lloyd Tchale and his… ...

Soldier sings about maizegate, tractorgate in new release

Nov 12, 2017 241

Malawi's Sir Soldier Lucius Banda has in his new song sang about two scandals namely maizegate and tractorgate. In the new song titled "King Solomoni", soldier has expressed worry over hardships that Malawians are… ...

Primary schools told to stop demanding money from students

Nov 11, 2017 260

Authorities have reminded all headteachers and school management committees that primary education is free and whatever arrangement schools are making for fundraising activities should not affect the poor in the district. Dowa Acting District Education… ...

Man convicted of property grabbing

Nov 11, 2017 4

The Karonga First Grade Magistrate's Court on Friday found 52-year-old Cornellius Mwakianjala guilty of unlawful possession of deceased property. The man acted contrary to section 84 of Deceased Estate Will Inheritance and Protection Act. Police… ...

Herbalist jailed for raping client

Nov 11, 2017 34

Mangochi first grade magistrate court on Wednesday sentenced a 24-year-old herbalist to 7 year in prison for raping a 21-year-old client. The rapist has been identified as Frank McDonald who was convicted of rape contrary… ...