Crime Archives

Man fined K70,000 for damaging mother in-law’s crops

Mar 04, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Dowa Third Grade Magistrate's Court has ordered a 25-year-old man to pay a fine of K70,000 or in default serve 18 months in prison with hard labour for damaging maize crops belonging to his… ...

70-year-old man jailed 5 years for raping 10-year-old girl

Mar 04, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

A 70-year-old man identified as Jaziel Chimwala has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Mponela First Grade Magistrate for raping a 10-year-old child in Dowa District. Public Relations Officer for Mponela Police Station… ...

Shiraz Ferreira’s multibillion claim questionable

Mar 03, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawians are questioning the legitimacy of a claim for 24 billion Malawi Kwacha from government by controversial businessman of Indian origin Shiraz Ferreira. A report by Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ Malawi) states that Ferreira… ...

Chief jailed 21-years for raping, impregnating child

Mar 02, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court sitting at Chilipa on Tuesday sentenced a 37-year-old village headman to 21-years in prison for raping and impregnating his 13-year-old sister in-law. The court through state prosecutor, lnspector Amos Mwase… ...

Former MBC boss Aubrey Sumbuleta arrested

Mar 02, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta has been arrested over alleged involvement in fraudulent procurement of vehicles. James Kadadzera, National Police Spokesperson, has confirmed the arrest of Sumbuleta. “He is implicated in… ...

Businessperson sentenced to 14 years in jail over K56 million cashgate

Mar 02, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Former Managing Director of Mahembe Civil Engineering, Philbert Mkandawire, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for stealing K56, 247, 996.14 from the Malawi Government. The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court sentenced the businessperson… ...

Lilongwe woman arrested over Chamba

Mar 01, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a 45-year old woman for being found with seven bags and 19 plastic jumbos of cannabis sativa locally called Chamba. Deputy Publicist for Lilongwe Police Station Sub-Inspector Foster Benjamin has… ...