The Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Blantyre has denied bail to Linda Chitala and her husband, Mcferson Chitala, who are facing charges related to the abuse of a child.

In delivering the ruling on their bail application, Senior Resident Magistrate Euphrasia Nozombe Moyo stated that the couple must remain in police custody until further proceedings, as the court needs to hear testimony from witnesses before making a final decision.

Prosecutor Josophine Kumitengo Gwaza informed the court that the couple is facing charges of child abuse, which they have both denied.

The trial has been adjourned to next year January 9, 2025.

During the court proceeding, a large crowd from Machinjiri township were gathered outside the court room holding  Court carrying placards with messages written “No Bail for Linda Chitala,”