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Mob assault Older women accused of witchcraft in Mzimba, Malawi

Malawi Police Arrest 20 people in Mzimba for Assaulting Elderly Women Accused of Witchcraft; Three Chiefs Suspended

Dec 05, 2022 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

In a shocking and deeply disturbing incident that unfolded in Mzimba district, Malawi, police have taken action by arresting a mob of twenty people who were involved in the harassment and assault of elderly women… ...

Two elderly women abused in Mzimba over witchcraft accusations

Dec 03, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Two elderly women were forced to bury a dead person on their own while one of the women fell into the grave after being badly beaten on allegations of witchcraft in the area of Inkosi… ...

Stop accusing other people of practising witchcraft, Police warn communities

Oct 16, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Officer In-Charge for Dedza Police Station, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mwizamose Nyoni, has warned witchdoctors and communities in Dedza to stop declaring people as witches. Nyoni said the law would not spare anyone found… ...

Man nabbed for killing elderly woman over witchcraft accusations

Aug 31, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police at Kawale in Lilongwe District on Monday arrested 27-year-old Aaron Lafiyoni on suspicion that he murdered an elderly woman in Dedza over witchcraft allegations. Kawale Police Station Publicist Sub Inspector Mabvuto Phiri said that… ...

Five arrested for killing man over witchcraft allegations in Rumphi

Aug 29, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Rumphi have arrested five people on allegation that they took part in the brutal killing of Leonard Khaula, 33, after accusing him of of practising witchcraft at Kamkusa Village under Traditional Authority Kachulu… ...

Juju belief lands Wanderers in trouble: Charged for allowing players to urinate on football pitch

Aug 18, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has summoned Mighty Mukuru Wanderers to a disciplinary hearing after their players were caught red handed urinating on the pitch and pouring the watery substance around the dressing room area… ...

Woman mysteriously found in Mount Pleasant C.C.A.P Church

Jul 24, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Police in Blantyre have arrested a 28-year-old woman identified as Linly Gerald after she was found Mount in Pleasant C.C.A.P Church in Blantyre at around 2AM today. Blantyre Police deputy spokesperson Sergeant Aubrey Singanyama said… ...