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Pharmacist, security guard arrested over medical drugs in Thyolo

Jun 04, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Police in Thyolo are keeping in custody a pharmacist aged 44 and security guard aged 30 for stealing medical drugs. Public relations officer for Thyolo police station Amos Tione identified the pharmacist as George Nankhuni… ...

Man gets 14 years for breaking into lodge

Jun 04, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Zomba Senior Resident Magistrate's Court sitting at Mulunguzi has sentenced a 25-year-old to 14 years in prison for breaking into a lodge and stealing cash and items. Zomba Deputy Public Relations Officer Sergeant Patrick… ...

Two teens arrested over murder

Jun 03, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Two teenagers are in custody over the murder of a boy aged 18 in Nkhatabay district. According to Police through Kondwani James Nkhatabay Police Publicist, the two are Solomon Phiri and Mekiot Mphande. On May… ...

Man arrested for illegal possession of ivory

Jun 03, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Kasungu are keeping in custody Oscar Moses Banda aged 70 for illegal possession of ivory. Kasungu Police Deputy spokesperson Sergeant Miracle Mkozi Publicist Police detectives received information that Banda was selling Ivory. Mkozi… ...

Nails hammered into suspected thief’s hands, foot

May 31, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 25-year-old man has been hammered with 6-inch nails on both hands and one foot for being suspected of stealing. Deputy Public Relations Officer for Chikwawa Police Station Sergeant Dickson Matemba said the incident occurred… ...

Limbe Police foil robbery syndicate, 5 arrested

May 29, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Limbe Police Station detectives have arrested two house maids who connived with three suspected robbers to steal money from a house at Mpingwe Township. Limbe Police Station Deputy publicist Widson Nhlane said the five include… ...

K4.7 million stolen from driver at Chiweta Hills

May 28, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Police in Rumphi have instituted investigations to apprehend criminals who stole K4.7 million from a driver of Mzuzu Moon Puffs Investment at Chiweta Hills in the district. Rumphi Police Station Public Relations Officer Inspector Henry… ...

Mob kills suspected goat rustler in Chikwawa

May 27, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 28 -year - old man has been killed iby an angry mob in Chikwawa on suspicion that he stole a goat. The deceased has been identified as Paul Fulyton, 28 ,of Dzongwe village in… ...

Mob kills suspect in Mulanje

May 23, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

An angry mob in Mulanje has killed a 25-year-old man who was found breaking into shops at a trading centre in the district. The victim has been identified as Christopher Elias. According to his sister… ...

Post Office employee arrested over theft of K2.1 million

May 21, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

Police in Mponela are keeping in custody a Madisi Post Office employee accused of misappropriating K2,178,599. The suspect is identified as Lonjezo Tsokonombwe Funsani aged 43, of Maselema village in the area of Traditional Authority… ...

Lilongwe Bridge pickpocket jailed for stealing from British national

May 21, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A notorious pickpocket who operates on the Lilongwe Bridge has been sent to prison after stealing K100,000 from the bag of a British national. The Malawi News Agency reported that the offender, Ganizani Kachingwe aged… ...

Mutharika’s aide, Norman Chisale, attacked

May 20, 2020 Mike Ching'ande 0 &

Days after the cooling of the Chisale must fall campaign, thugs attacked the security aide of the President. According to reports, Norman Chisale was attacked on his way from Sanjika Palace to Chimwankhunda where he… ...

Motorists complain: traffic officers are becoming aggressive

May 17, 2020 Aubrey Makina 0 &

Motorists on Malawian roads have complained that traffic officers are becoming aggressive, even risking the lives and properties of the motorists, in an attempt to get bribes. In a Facebook post, a motorist complained of… ...

Malawian arrested in South Africa for producing fake passports

May 15, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A 48-year-old Malawian national has been arrested in South Africa for producing fake documents including passports, certificates, driver’s licences and police badges. The man has not been identified by Police but he was arrested together… ...

Two netted for stealing items worth K2.5 million

May 14, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Police in Lilongwe are keeping in custody two men for stealing assorted items worth K2.5 million from a warehouse. Public Relations Officer for Lilongwe police station, Sergeant Foster Benjamin identified the suspects as Harison Chikuse,… ...