Tag: court

Six in Court Over Attacks on Namiwa and Government Workers in Lilongwe During Demos

Published on October 28, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Six people suspected of involvement in political violence in Lilongwe have arrived at the city’s Magistrate’s Court, where their trial […]

Man Jailed Five Years for Killing Protected Animal in Thuma Game Reserve

Published on October 27, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The First Grade Magistrate’s Court in Salima District has sentenced 28-year-old Tafatatha Lefani to five years imprisonment with hard labour […]

Two Men Jailed for Killing Protected Animals in Nyika National Park

Published on October 24, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The First Grade Magistrate’s Court sitting at Mhuju in Rumphi has convicted and sentenced 47-year-old James Msiska and 41-year-old Sangwani […]

Two Men Fined K5 Million Each for Possessing 157kg of Cannabis in Ntcheu

Published on October 24, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Ntcheu Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has ordered two men, Felix Tembo, 30, and Paul Bazilo, 29, to pay a fine […]

Primary School Teacher Sentenced for Illegal Ivory Trade in Rumphi

Published on October 17, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The First Grade Magistrate’s Court in Rumphi has sentenced a primary school teacher, Christopher Mkandawire (58), to 10 years in […]

Homeless woman begs judge to keep her in jail after being released (Watch Video)

Published on October 17, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A heartbreaking scene unfolded in court when a homeless woman pleaded with a judge to let her remain in jail, even after […]

Four Arrested over Theft and Malicious Damage in Nkhata Bay

Published on October 14, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Nkhata Bay are keeping in custody kamwendo Nkhoma; 31, Lowani Juba; 54, Jack Banda, 38 and Austin Chiusi; […]

Poacher Caught with Gun in Vwaza Reserve Gets Six Years

Published on October 7, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Rumphi First Grade Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Gideon Mughogho, 35, to six years imprisonment with hard labour for possession […]

Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Possession of Ivory in Rumphi

Published on October 3, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court in Rumphi has sentenced a 44-year-old man, James Katumbi, to eight years imprisonment with hard […]

Scrap Metal Dealer Convicted for Possessing Stolen ESCOM and Water Board Property

Published on October 2, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Thyolo First Grade Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced 31-year-old scrap metal dealer, Patrick Julius, for possessing stolen property belonging […]

Man to spend 9 years in jail for abducting and sexually molesting 13-year-old girl in Mangochi

Published on September 30, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

First Grade Magistrate Roy Kakutu has sentenced Rashidi Sojola Alidi, 20, to 9 years imprisonment for abducting and sexually molesting […]

Man jailed 8 years for having sexual intercourse with a minor

Published on September 25, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Midima First Grade Magistrate (FGM) court has convicted and sentenced a 32 year-old man, Thomas Nkumbira to 8 years […]

Court Postpones Akster Trial to 2PM as New Witnesses Expected

Published on September 15, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The court has adjourned the Wim Akster case until 2:00 p.m., following a request from Akster’s lawyers and agreement from […]

High Court Dismisses DPP, UTM Bid to Audit MEC System

Published on September 12, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

High Court Judge Chimbizgani Kacheche has dismissed the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), United Transformation Movement (UTM), and five others’ bid […]

Salima Court Fines Priest K300,000 for Causing Death by Reckless Driving

Published on September 4, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A Salima District Court has ordered Paul Sonogo, a priest, to pay a fine of K300,000 or serve one year […]

Convicted Killer Anne Mumba Denied Bail by High Court

Published on September 3, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The High Court in Lilongwe has dismissed an application by convicted murderer Anne Debra Mumba for bail pending appeal. Mumba, […]

Chitipa Court Fines Man for Hiding Stolen Cattle in Graveyard

Published on September 2, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Chitipa has fined a 41-year-old man, Frank Kabaghe of Mthandizi Village, K250,000 for illegally […]

Kabambe’s Application to Postpone K13.6 Billion Fraud Case Dismissed

Published on August 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The High Court in Lilongwe has dismissed an application by former Reserve Bank Governor and presidential candidate Dalitso Kabambe and […]