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Egnat Katengeza formally charged for her sister’s murder

Jul 17, 2025 Burnett Munthali 0 &

In a chilling development that has stunned residents of Lilongwe, the Malawi Police Service has formally charged Egnat Katengeza with the murder of her biological sister, Agnes Katengeza. Egnat, who is currently being held on… ...

Landmark Ruling: Malawi Abolishes Criminal Defamation Law

Jul 17, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

In a historic judgment hailed by free speech advocates, Malawi’s Constitutional Court has struck down the country’s criminal defamation law, ruling it unconstitutional and a threat to democratic discourse. The decision, delivered by a panel… ...

Police arrest Egnat Katengeza over murder of her biological sister

Jul 16, 2025 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Lilongwe Police have arrested Egnat Katengeza, 51, in connection with the murder of her biological sister, Agnes Katengeza, 44, whose body was discovered in her official vehicle on September 24, 2023. According to Lilongwe Police… ...

Police officers to make smarter financial decisions after literacy program

Jul 14, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Police officers across the country are now expected to make smarter financial decisions following the rollout of a nationwide financial education programme aimed at boosting their financial literacy and long-term economic resilience. Among others, the… ...

Dowa Police strengthens safety measures through strategic engagement

Jul 12, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Dowa Police, in collaboration with the Station Executive Committee (SEC), held a strategic meeting on Thursday, July 10, at the Dowa District Council Lodge to evaluate second-quarter security operations and strengthen efforts toward a safer… ...

Malawi Prison Service quells strike rumours, reaffirms commitment to security

Jul 11, 2025 Eric Chiputula 0 &

The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) has moved to assure the public that all prison facilities across the country remain secure and fully operational, dismissing widespread rumors of a potential strike by correctional officers. In an… ...

Malawi Prisons overburdened by 1,000+ murder suspects awaiting trial

Jul 09, 2025 Eric Chiputula 0 &

Over 1,000 murder suspects are currently being held in Malawi’s overcrowded prisons, heightening concerns over human rights violations, strained correctional services, and serious delays in the justice system. With 1,061 individuals accused of murder still… ...