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Watchman jailed 12 years for burglary, sexual assault

Mar 09, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The First Grade Magistrate's Court in Rumphi on Monday sentenced 42-year old Mavuto Mhango to 12 years in prison for breaking into his neighbour’s house where he sexually assaulted the neighbour and chopped off her… ...

Bushiri wants another magistrate in extradition case

Mar 08, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Fugitives Shepherd Bushiri and wife Mary Bushiri have asked for another magistrate in their extradition case, saying the current magistrate is not fit to preside over the case. The two appeared before Chief Resident Magistrate… ...

Magistrate condemns headteacher for blocking communities from seeking shelter during floods

Mar 08, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka First Grade Magistrate court in Phalombe has condemned headteacher for Nakamba primary school in Mulanje for blocking communities from accessing shelter at the school during floods. In 2019, the headteacher of the… ...

Court acquits 8 people accused of damaging road

Mar 07, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Eight people in Phalombe have been acquitted on charges of damaging a road, the ruling coming after the eight had been on bail for 14 months during which they were spending K10,000… ...

Court says Police presented weak evidence in shooting case against officers

Mar 04, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A court in Zomba says Malawi Police did not present substantial evidence in the case in which two police officers have been acquitted after shooting to death three fishermen. The officers Steven Pahuwa and Jack… ...

Protesters storm court as suspected rapist pleads not guilty

Mar 04, 2021 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Protesters invaded the Lilongwe Magistrate’s today where suspected rapist Stuart Kalungama appeared before court as he is being accused of raping his nine-year-old step-daughter. The protesters, mostly women, are demanding stiff punishment for the suspect… ...

Man gets 42 months in jail for being found with firearm in Vwaza Marsh

Mar 04, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A man aged 51 has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for being found with a firearm at Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve in Rumphi. The convict has been identified as Julius… ...