Month: September 2020 Posts

State drops case against Fredokiss

Sep 30, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The state has dropped an election related case against musician Fredokiss due to lack of evidence. Fredokiss was being accused of giving handouts to voters in Rumphi during the June 23 fresh presidential elections. Together… ...

Police rescue man from angry mob

Sep 24, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Rumphi Police have rescued a man from angry villagers who wanted to kill him on allegation that he bewitched his uncle. The incident happened on September 22, 2020 at Jumbi area in the district. Rumphi… ...

Man killed over witchcraft allegations

Sep 19, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Rumphi are hunting for people who killed 55-year-old David Mkandawire after accusing him of bewitching another person in April this year. In his report, Inspector Henry Mnjere of Rumphi police station said the… ...

Man hangs himself over missing cattle

Sep 15, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A man aged 29 identified as Dumbani Ngwira has hanged himself after being quizzed about six missing cows which he was herding. Rumphi police spokesperson Inspector Henry Mnjere said this happened on Sunday September 13,… ...

Traditional healers asked to work within the law

Sep 08, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

In a drive to combat mob justice that results from witchcraft accusations, Police in Rumphi on Saturday engaged traditional healers at Mhuju in the district. Speaking at the meeting, Rumphi Police Station Officer in charge… ...

Police rescue three girls from early marriage

Sep 07, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

In a bid to fight child marriages, police in Rumphi have managed to withdraw three girls from early marriages. According to Rumphi police spokesperson Inspector Henry Mnjere, information reached Bolero Police Unit that the said… ...

Police impound 26 vehicles, 27 motorcycles in Rumphi

Aug 15, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

In a drive to reduce road accidents, Police in Rumphi have impounded 26 motor vehicles and 27 motorcycles over various traffic offences. According to a report by Rumphi Police deputy spokesperson Sergeant Tupeliwe Kabwilo, the… ...