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Mutharika’s former bodyguard released on bail

Jul 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A court in Lilongwe has granted bail to Norman Chisale, the ex-bodyguard of former President Peter Mutharika. Chisale who has been charged with two counts of fraud and money laundering was arrested on Tuesday. He… ...

Two jailed for stealing K16 million at filling station

Jul 16, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Nkhata Bay First Grade Magistrate's court has sentenced two criminals to 14 years in prison each for stealing money at Meru filling station in the district. The two stole cash amounting to K16, 570, 000… ...

Man jailed 8 years for attempting to sell his uncle

Jul 14, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Salima First Grade Magistrate Court has sentenced 29-year-old Simisi Dzovuta to eight years in prison for putting his uncle up for sale. The man attempted to sell his uncle for K3.5 million. The State Prosecutor,… ...

Police officers appear before court over Lule’s murder

Jul 13, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Commissioner of Police Evelyn Chisale and 11 others police officers appeared before a court in Lilongwe today over the murder of Buleya Lule. The 12 police officers have been charged and they have also been… ...

Man gets 10 years for burglary, theft

Jul 09, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The Mangochi First Grade Magistrate Court on Wednesday sentenced Daudi Bernard to 10-years imprisonment with hard labour for committing series of serious crimes in Mangochi district. Mangochi Police Prosecutor Sub Inspector Regina Makwinja told the… ...

Musician Fredokiss denies charge of offering handouts to voters

Jul 01, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Musician Fred Penjani Kalua popularly known as Fredokiss has pleaded not guilty to the charge of offering handouts to voters during the June 23 Fresh Presidential Elections. Kalua, 34, and two others – Steven Mkandawire… ...

Teenager gets 11 years in jail for stealing vehicle

Jun 20, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate's court has sentenced a 19-year-old boy to 11 years in jail with hard labour for stealing a motor vehicle at a house. Deputy Public Relations Officer for Zomba Police Station Sergeant… ...