Law enforcement POLICE NET SIX OVER KANENGO FRACAS Police have arrested six men for allegedly inciting violence after they pelted stones at police and civilian cars and blocked… Martha Chikoti · October 20, 2026 · 1 min read
Law enforcement MERA AND POLICE ISSUE STERN WARNING AGAINST ILLEGAL FUEL TRADE, INTENSIFY NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWN The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) and the Malawi Police Service have issued a stern warning to all individuals and… Martha Chikoti · October 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Law enforcement POLICE ISSUE SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRANTS Police in Mangochi are appealing to the public to adhere to safety measures when visiting Lake Malawi during Mother’s Day… Martha Chikoti · October 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Law enforcement GULEWAMKULU JAILED 7 YEARS FOR ATTACKING NRC STUDENT The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Owen Idi to seven years in prison with hard labour for seriously… Synd Kalimbuka · October 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Law enforcement THREE ARRESTED OVER DEATH OF 48-YEAR-OLD MAN IN ZOMBA Police in Zomba have arrested three men in connection with the death of 48-year-old Magwedeza Mpawa, who was allegedly assaulted… Boniface Chisale · October 2, 2026 · 1 min read
Law enforcement POLICE ARREST SON, FOUR OTHERS IN DOWA MURDER CASE Police in Dowa have arrested five men in connection with the brutal killing of 78-year-old Diness Mwanza over witchcraft accusations.… Martha Chikoti · October 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Law enforcement HIGH COURT IN LILONGWE DENIES BAIL TO CHINESE NATIONAL LIN YUNHUA IN BRIBERY CASE The High Court in Lilongwe has denied bail to Chinese national Lin Yunhua who is answering a bribery case. Lin… Martha Chikoti · September 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Law enforcement 10 ARRESTED FOR MALICIOUS DAMAGE, UNLAWFUL WOUNDING IN DOWA Police in Dowa have arrested 10 villagers aged between 20 and 47 for unlawful wounding and malicious damage at Chikadza… Martha Chikoti · September 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Law enforcement SEVEN FAMILY MEMBERS SENTENCED FOR VANDALISM The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced seven family members to three years’ imprisonment with hard labour… Martha Chikoti · September 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Law enforcement DOWA POLICE ARREST 7 FOR ARSON, MALICIOUS DAMAGE Police in Dowa have arrested seven suspects in connection with arson and malicious damage in the district. This occurred on… Martha Chikoti · September 8, 2026 · 2 min read