Crime Archives

Man sent to prison for attempting to kill himself

Jul 16, 2017 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 46 &

The Machinga first grade magistrate court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man to 10 months in jail for trying to commit suicide. Machinga police spokesperson Davie Sulumba identified the convict as Fanizo Silimu whose offence… ...

6 years for raping biological daughter

Jul 15, 2017 Bright Malenga 134 &

The Malawi Magistrate Court in Nkhatabay district has sentenced Joseph Mphande, 60, to six years imprisonment with hard labour for raping his 22-year-old daughter. State prosecutor Keston Chiona told the court that in March this… ...

Human traffickers cornered in Phalombe

Jul 15, 2017 Chikondi Magalasi 2 &

Malawi Police in Phalombe district are keeping in custody three people who were caught trafficking two boys to Mozambique. The suspects have been identified as William Black, 22, Stephano Black, 19, from Mwapasa Village and… ...

Bald man beheaded

Jul 15, 2017 Luke Bisani 28 &

A bald-headed man aged 86 in Mulanje was on Thursday found dead with his head cut off. The killing of Harrison Makwate has been linked to attacks on bald people for rituals which are happening… ...

Malawi Prison warders go on strike

Jul 15, 2017 Luke Bisani 85 &

...demand equal salary Striking has been noted to be the only way employees can force employers to address concerns of workers, hence the salary hike demand by prison warders in Malawi witnessed them boycotting duties… ...

‘Prophet’ robbed K12 million

Jul 15, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 112 &

Malawi police are looking for three armed robbers who have robbed a 35-year-old man of God of 12 million Malawi Kwacha. Confirming the development was Nsanje Malawi police publicist Sergeant Agnes Zalakoma who identified the… ...

Malawi Bus driver fined K130,000

Jul 15, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 15 &

Machinga Second Grade Magistrate Court on Thursday fined a 42-year-old bus driver K130,000 for being found in possession of cannabis. According to the district's Malawi police publicist, Constable Davie Sulumba, the convict has been identified… ...