Tag: Police
MACODA moves in after threats on boy with albinism
MACODA has condemned threats on boy with albinism
Seven Congolese refugees fined for living outside Dzaleka
A court in Lilongwe has fined seven Congolese nationals for living outside Dzaleka refugee camp
Kadzipatike to defend alleged car thief for free
A Dowa man accused of stealing a Nissan Navara in South Africa has secured a free legal representation from lawyer and Dowa Kasangadzi Member of Parliament George Jivason Kadzipatike.Kadzipatike says he will defend 32-year-old Blessings Mbalagwe pro bono as the case heads to court.Mbalagwe is accused of stealing the vehicle and allegedly leaving it at...
Activists question street connected children handcuffing
Legal experts and rights activists are questioning the handcuffing of children in connection with robberies around Ginnery Corner in Blantyre
190kg cannabis haul lands two in police net
Police have arrested two men for possession of 190kg of cannabis in Lilongwe
Police get electric ride to cut fuel pain
Tsuyoshi Motors has donated an electric patrol vehicle and motorcycle to Central Region Police to help improve mobility and reduce fuel and maintenance costs.
Hundreds Of Drone-as-First-Responder Programs Could Soon Be Launched Across The Country
Police departments across the country are lining up to launch drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs, and hundreds have cleared a necessary hurdle toward making deployment a reality, expanding aerial surveillance and data collection even in areas patrol officers typically can't reach. As of February 2026, over 1,000 public safety agencies—including police, fire, and other emergency management agencies—had...
Funeral death case: Three men walk free
Three men have walked free
MCP cries foul over Kadzipatike arrest
MCP legal Director Kadzipatike arrested
Kuphunzira Galimoto kwaphetsa mwana ku Mangochi
Apolisi ku Mangochi amanga banja lina poliganizila kuti lagunda ndikupha mwana wazaka 8 pomwe anali kuphunzitsana kuyendetsa galimoto.Oganiziridwawa ndi Sande James azaka 51, wa m'mudzi wa Changamile 1, ndi Zainab Alli Mposa wazaka 40, wa m'mudzi wa Bulayima ndipo onse ndi a m’dera la mfumu yaikulu Chimwala m’boma la Mangochi.Malingana ndi apolisi, ngoziyi inachitika madzulo...
Man gets eight years for K12m clothes theft
Man has been arrested for theft of clothes
Man of God arrested over alleged abuse of daughter
A prophet is in police custody in Kasungu for allegedly abusing his 18 year old biological daughter.
Ras Chikomeni arrested over cannabis possession
Ras Chikomeni has been arrested over possession of Cannabis Sativa in Mzimba
Hearse driver pays K2.5m for transporting charcoal
A.hearse driver in Chikwawa has paid K2.5 million after being convicted and sentenced for illegally transporting charcoal
Sex offence convict freed after appeal
The High Court in Zomba has set free Chakana who was convicted and sentenced to six years for having sex with a minor
Ophunzira ku UNIMA wapha bwenzi lake lakale
Ophunzira yemwe wangomaliza maphunziro ake ku University ya Malawi (UNIMA) ku Zomba, wapha bwenzi lake lakale pomubaya ndi mpeni kwa Chikanda mu mzindawu.Malingana ndi wachiwiri kwa wofalitsa nkhani pa polisi ya Zomba, Andrew Mwale, mnyamatayu ndi Raphael Kenala Liko yemwe akuganiziridwa kuti wapha Shingirai Mbenje wazaka 17.Malipoti omwe tapeza akusonyeza kuti lachiwiri sabata ino, Shingirai...
The farce of treason: How Malawi’s regime weaponises the penal code to crush dissent
Malawi’s treason charges threat free speech
Residents suspect calculated move in Balaka council’s K9 million theft
Balaka residents are questioning how thieves managed to break into the District Council's Finance Office and walk away with millions of kwacha in cash and equipment.The incident has sparked suspicions among some residents who believe the theft could have been a calculated move involving people familiar with the council's operations, although no evidence has yet...
Four arrested over Kasungu robberies
Police in Kasungu have arrested four suspects following an intelligence-led investigation into a recent series of robbery and breaking cases in the district.According to Kasungu Police Station deputy public relations officer Sergeant Miracle Hauli, the suspects have been identified as Chisomo Nyasulu, 26, Brown Harrison, 23, Biton Banda, 31, and Fatsani Nyasulu, 22. Hauli said...
Fredokiss, two others win K50m over wrongful arrest
Musician turned legislator Fred Penjani Kalua, popularly known as Fredokiss, and his two colleagues have become overnight millionaires after a Mzuzu court ruled in their favour in a six-year-old legal battle.Senior Resident Magistrate Christopher Makumba on Friday ordered the Malawi Police Service to pay the trio K50 million in damages for wrongful detention, defamation and...
Mhango accuses Chithyola of hypocrisy over Namiwa arrest
Leader of the House Jappie Mhango on Friday accused Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda of hypocrisy after the latter criticised the arrest and detention of human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa.The exchange unfolded in Parliament after Chithyola told the House he had visited Namiwa at Lingadzi Police Station, where he alleged the activist had been...
Axon Insists Its AI Makes Police Reports Easier. Nothing Suggests It Makes Them Any *Better*
It's not that AI can't be useful or helpful in certain contexts. And this is certainly not to say AI can't take over repetitive tasks to allow people to focus on things that need more of human touch. The problem with AI isn't necessarily AI itself. It's that far too many tech companies are pitching...
Mzuzu Youth Caucus condemns Namiwa’s police summons
The summoning of CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has drawn condemnation from the Mzuzu Youth Caucus which says the move is linked to his expose on alleged corruption in the ADL land deal.In a statement signed by the organisation’s chairperson, Gomezgani Nkhoma, the caucus has faulted the timing of the summons as highly suspicious as...
Atupele backs Namiwa, demands rule of law
UDF president Atupele Muluzi has thrown his weight behind CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa, saying Malawians must be free to demand transparency and accountability without fear. His remarks come after Namiwa has been summoned to the National Police Headquarters in Lilongwe this afternoon, hours after Lands and Urban Development Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu demanded an apology...
Namiwa summoned to police amid Chipungu fallout
Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has been summoned to the National Police Headquarters in Lilongwe, hours after Lands and Urban Development Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu demanded an apology over corruption allegations made against him.According to a public alert issued by CDEDI communications officer Promise Thom on Thursday, Namiwa has...
Violent fallout over ‘short time’ deal leaves man hospitalised
A 25-year-old woman suspected of engaging in commercial sex work at Nkhotakota Boma has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a male client following a dispute over the duration of a sexual encounter.Nkhotakota Police Public Relations Officer, Chisomo Chuma, said the suspect, identified as Hawa Mafukeni, allegedly struck the man on the head with a bottle...
Woman jailed after dumping newborn to save marriage
A desperate attempt to save her marriage has landed a 27-year-old woman in jail after she dumped her newborn baby in a pit latrine to hide the birth.The Nsanje Second Grade Magistrate's Court has now sentenced Stella Siliva to 12 months' imprisonment after finding her guilty of child abandonment, an offence contrary to Section 234(A)...
Man, 23 jailed 10 years for impregnating 16-year-old
The Mchinji Senior Resident Magistrate Court sitting at Mikundi has sentenced a 23-year-old man to 10 years in prison for having sexual intercourse with and impregnating a 16-year-old girl.The court heard that Samson Daniel appeared before a mobile court on Monday, where State Prosecutor Anusa Elias asked for a custodial sentence to deter others from...
Tamia Ja dares Malawi laws with same sex reveal
Renowned content creator Hannah Jabesi, popularly known as Tamia Ja, has publicly unveiled her girlfriend, putting Malawi's laws on same sex relationships back in the spotlight and raising questions over whether authorities will respond.The public declaration, made on Sunday, comes in a country where certain same sex sexual acts remain criminal offences under the Penal...
Grief turns violent at Machinga District Hospital
A night of mourning turned chaotic at Machinga District Hospital after a Burundian national allegedly went on a rampage, damaging hospital property following the death of his wife.Machinga District Hospital spokesperson, Wongani Nyirenda, said the man had brought his wife to the hospital for medical treatment. However, after being informed that she had passed away,...
Grandfather slapped 21 years for defiling 3 granddaughters
A 40 year old Lilongwe based grandfather will spend the next 21 years in prison with hard labour for betraying his family and sexually abusing three of his own granddaughters aged 10, 14 and 14.Senior Resident Magistrate Gracious Kondowe handed down the sentence at the Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe after Kupata Chikanga pleaded...
MEC questions police audit probe
MEC has pushed back against a police probe into its officers, questioning why it was investigated before responding to audit concerns.The Malawi Police Service’s Fiscal and Fraud Section visited MEC’s head office in Lilongwe on July 24 to investigate issues contained in the audit report. During the visit, the officers questioned some members of the...
Want a police unit in your community? Build it yourselves, Mukhito tells MPs
Building police units is not the government's responsibility, Malawi Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito has reiterated, saying communities and Members of Parliament should take the lead in constructing the facilities while government provides technical support and police officers. With constituencies now controlling K5 billion each through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Mukhito inference is that...
Three fined over suspected stolen railway materials
Three men have been convicted after they were found transporting railway materials they could not account for.The conviction follows a police operation in Thyolo that intercepted a lorry loaded with railway components in the early hours of the morning, leading to the men's arrest and prosecution.State prosecutor Ishmael Abubast told the Chief Resident Magistrate's Court...
Four Mozambicans arrested over illegal mining in Nsanje
A joint security operation has led to the arrest of four Mozambican nationals accused of carrying out illegal mining inside protected areas in Nsanje District.The arrests come as authorities intensify efforts to stop illegal activities that threaten Malawi's natural resources and protected ecosystems.Nsanje Police spokesperson Jabulani Ng'oma said the four suspects were arrested during a...
Minister Mukhito can do better by taking responsibility to build police posts
Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, Peter Mukhito, recently told Parliament that Members of Parliament (MPs) must stop asking his ministry to build police posts in their constituencies. He insisted that this responsibility lies with lawmakers through local development funds. This buck-passing is a dangerous abdication of executive duty that directly threatens national security and leaves...
Road deaths decline
Road users have seen fewer lives lost on Malawi’s roads in 2026, as new police figures show a drop in crashes and fatalities during the first half of the year.The Malawi Police Service (MPS) recorded 1,784 road traffic accidents between January and July 2026, down from 1,894 during the same period in 2025, representing a...
Five Ntcheu church leaders out on bail
Ntcheu Senior Resident Magistrate Court has granted bail to five leaders of Tembenukani Mitima Kubwera Kwa Ambuye Kwayandikira church who are accused of restricting members from accessing healthcare and education.The accused, Stella Monta, 40, Monta Monta, 40, Havey Monta, 21, Willy Monta, 22, and Memory Mwale, all from Ndagoma Village under Senior Chief Kwataine, are...
Wogulitsa nyama ya galu wayithyola mukhothi
Njonda yomwe ikuyankha mlandu ogulitsa nyama ya galu ku Kasungu, inayithola m'maso muli gwa mukhothi pomwe inati inapha galuyo osati kuti igulitse.Juma Sabiano wa zaka 49, wam'mudzi mwa Chisinga m’bomali, wamayankhula izi podzitetezera pa mlanduwu pamene amaonekera ka chiwiri ku bwalo la mirandu. Sabiano ndi mzawo Chisomo Willard adanjatwa mwezi wa June m'mudzi mwa Chisinga...
Police exhume Limbe man as gold mystery deepens
…brother-in-law arrestedA family’s search for answers has intensified after police reopened the grave of a 35-year-old Malawian of Indian origin in Limbe, Blantyre, with investigators now treating his death as murder amid allegations involving missing gold worth billions of kwacha.The Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) reports that Asif Khan was buried at Limbe Muslim Kabrastan...
Two suspects held over Chitipa murder
Police in Chitipa have arrested two men in connection with the killing of a 60-year-old man.Chitipa Police Station apprehended the suspects on July 21, 2026, in connection with the murder of Flaywell Sichalwe of Yanga One Village in the area of Senior Chief Kameme, Chitipa District.Chitipa Police Public Relations Officer Sergeant Rabson Mkandawire has identified...
Kachasu claims Chitipa man
The drinking community in Chitipa has lost one of its own after a 54-year-old man died following an alleged kachasu drinking spree on an empty stomach.The deceased, identified as Batison Simbeye from Chilorea Village under Senior Chief Mwabulambya, died after falling ill following the drinking spree, police have confirmed.According to Chitipa Police Public Relations Officer,...
Tongues rock Ntcheu court as church leaders await bail fate
Proceedings at Ntcheu Magistrate’s Court were temporarily suspended after one of the leaders of Tembenukani Mitima Kubwera Kwa Ambuye church started speaking in tongues when asked to state her name, as the accused spent another night in police custody.Five church leaders are answering charges of allegedly preventing people from accessing essential services, including medical treatment...
Funeral thief caught
A man accused of taking advantage of grieving families by pretending to be a relative of the deceased before stealing their valuables has been arrested in Lilongwe.Lilongwe Police are keeping 20-year-old Edgar Jimmy in custody for allegedly stealing from mourners at funerals and the Kamuzu Central Hospital mortuary using the deception.According to Lilongwe Police deputy...
Batchala wogwiririra mabuthu awiri akaseweza jere
Bwalo la mirandu la Salima First Grade Magistrate lagamula bambo wazaka 35 kuti akaseweze jere kwa zaka khumi ndi ziwiri (12) atapezeka olakwa pa mlandu ogwiririra mabuthu awiri a zaka 12 aliyese.Malingana ndi wachiwiri kwa mneneri wa apolisi m’bomali, Constable Veronica Kamphafa, bamboyu yemwe dzina lake ndi Samson Katema adachita izi m'mwezi wa May m'mudzi...
Ntcheu Police face ‘tongues’ storm
Ntcheu Police Station has been swept into a ‘tongues’ storm after followers of Tembenukani Mtima Yesu Akubwera church gathered there demanding answers over the arrest of their leaders.The followers say they want to know what will happen to their leaders, who were taken into police custody as authorities continue addressing concerns surrounding some of the...
Chiefs challenged to lead fight against crime, GBV
Communities stand a better chance of becoming safer when traditional leaders take an active role in tackling crime and gender based violence, Balaka Police have said.The call was made on Sunday during the installation of Group Village Headman Nsamala under Traditional Authority Nsamala, where Community Policing Coordinator Sub Inspector Masautso Katemera urged the new chief...
Zaka 7 kundende atamenya wangongole
Abambo asanu ndi m'modzi (6) munzinda wa Mzuzu, awagamula kukaseweza jere zaka zisanu ndi ziwiri (7) aliyese kaamba komenya munthu yemwe anakanika kubweza ngongole. Malinga ndi m'neneri wa apolisi mchigawo cha kumpoto Inspector Cecilia Mfune, anthuwa ndi a Atupele Khoma (34), Dumisani Kaunda (29), Jack Tambala (37), Lumbani Mbewe (26), Esau Kumwenda (34) ndi Charles...
#oneaday Day 752: What do the police even do any more?
I am someone who grew up with what I would describe as a healthy sense of respect for the police. I have never run afoul of them -- the most "negative" encounter I have had with them was when I was about 18, driving my Mum's car around at about midnight, having been to visit...