Torture still exists in prison, police cells
Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) says its monitoring exercises on the welfare of detainees conducted across the country over several years have revealed the existence...
Category : Crime
Crime declines at Kanengo
Kanengo Police Station says it has recorded a 22% decline in crime during the first six months of 2026, with reported cases dropping from over...
6th witness testifies in Katengeza murder case
High Court in Lilongwe this afternoon resumed hearing the murder case of Agnes Katengeza, with the sixth state witness taking the stand after the matter...
4th, 5th witnesses testify in Katengeza murder trial
Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court has heard more evidence in the murder case involving Amos and Egnat Katengeza, who are accused of killing their sister, Agnes Katengeza....
Lilongwe Council Chair warns communities against vandalising public property
Lilongwe District Council Chairperson, Councillor Sekelani Kamsikiri, has warned communities under Senior Chief Kalumba in Zamkutu, Lilongwe, against vandalising public property, saying such acts undermine...
Court throws out Total Malawi’s $480 million rebate dispute
Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal in Lilongwe has dismissed an appeal by Total Malawi, which sought to block a $480 million (about K824 billion) joint...
Man takes own life over monetary issues
Isaac Daniel, 25, has taken his own life after allegedly misappropriating timber sales in Balaka District, police have confirmed. Balaka Police spokesperson Gladson M’bumpha said...
Public perplexed as former councillor who sold grader makes list
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has urged the public to come forward if they have knowledge or information pertaining to criminal records of any candidate contesting...
Malawi Prison Service dismisses social media claims on Yunhua’s release
Malawi Prison Service has dismissed as untrue claims circulating on social media suggesting that convicted wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua was released from custody. Speaking to...