Machinga Archives

14 years for raping 10-year-old sister in law

Jul 03, 2017 Bright Malenga 42 &

A court in Machinga district has sentenced Patrick Gambatula, 20, to 14 years imprisonment for raping his 10-year-old sister in-law. When presenting facts in court, Machinga Police Station prosecutor, Rodrick Kamuona, told the court that… ...

7 fined K100,000 over charcoal

Jun 09, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

A court in Machinga district has ordered seven charcoal sellers to pay a fine of K100,000 each for being found in possession of charcoal without permission. Machinga police publicist Dave Sulumba identified two of the… ...

Ten years for raping daughters for money rituals

May 31, 2017 Bright Malenga 0 &

While you will be told to work hard in your businesses and the farm to make ends meet, one family in Machinga district believed the father should be sexually assaulting his children to become rich.… ...

Health sector in Malawi still facing drug pilferage

May 17, 2017 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 6 &

As the health sector in the country continues to encounter drug pilferage, Machinga police are keeping behind bars two Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs) for stealing drugs. Machinga police spokesperson Davie Sulumba identified the suspects as… ...