Crime Archives

Three arrested for stealing school block materials

Dec 15, 2016 Bright Malenga 8 &

Two men and a woman are in custody at Balaka police station for stealing building materials meant for construction of a school block at a Mwanje Primary School. Balaka Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Gerald… ...

‘Sharia law’: Malawian woman stoned to death over witchcraft claims

Dec 15, 2016 Luke Bisani 155 &

Just like St Stephen in the Bible, a 73 year-old woman has been stoned to death after being suspected to have bewitched her granddaughter. The deceased, Esmie Andrew, is reported to have been stoned to… ...

Two nabbed for murdering cheating lover

Dec 14, 2016 Martha Chikoti 88 &

Two men are behind bars in Mzuzu for killing a woman after they realised that they were both having an affair with her. Police in the city have arrested Bruce Mtegha, 38, and 45 year-old… ...

Dowa Police intensify security for festive season

Dec 12, 2016 Bright Malenga 7 &

Police in Dowa have intensified security during this festive period in order to reduce crime. The police are among other activities conducting sweeping exercises, patrols, and intensive traffic checks. Dowa Police Public Relations Officer Richard… ...