Crime Archives

Three arrested for robbery in Lilongwe

Nov 08, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Police have arrested two men and a woman who were disguising themselves as taxi operators targeting unsuspecting passengers to rob them. The suspects' scheme backfired when they unknowingly tried to rob an undercover police officer… ...

Man arrested for impersonating MDF soldier

Nov 04, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

In Mzimba, a 27-year-old man identified as Lovewell Singini has been arrested for pretending to be a Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officer and stealing K10 million from the locals by promising to recruit them. According… ...

Fuel crisis fury: desperation costs man K50,000

Nov 04, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A desperate bid to jump the fuel queue has landed a 35-year-old man in hot water, as he has been fined K50,000 for wounding a security guard at Petroda Filling Station in Limbe, Blantyre. Mafano… ...

UNHCR donates to Dowa Police

Nov 03, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

On Friday, November 01, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) donated a Toyota Hilux to the Dzaleka Police Unit to bolster security at the Dzaleka refugee camp. During the handover ceremony, UNHCR's country… ...

South Africa: Prosecution is Not Enough

Nov 03, 2024 Leo Igwe 0 &

The Advocacy for Alleged Witches calls on South African authorities to implement public education programs that challenge and counteract witchcraft beliefs. This measure has become increasingly essential following the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of individuals… ...

Three men arrested for having sexual intercourse with minor

Nov 03, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Police in Limbe are keeping in custody three men identified as James Masiye,26, George Magwaya,32, and Mike Kachamba, 41, for allegedly committing an offence of having sexual intercourse with a minor contrary to section 138(1)… ...

Effective policing requires collaboration, says Commissioner Tsiga

Nov 02, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi's Eastern Region Commissioner of Police, Babra Mchenga Tsiga, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in ensuring effective policing during the official opening of the Chanthunya Police Unit on November 1, 2024. The event, attended… ...