July 20 Killings: Cops answering murder charges remanded at maximum security prisons
Written by YAMIKANI SIMUTOWE
BLANTYRE (MaraPost) — The case of nine police officers arrested in connection with the deaths of 20 people during the July 20, 2011 nationwide anti-government demonstrations has been committed to the High Court where they will face murder charges.
July 20 killings: 9 Malawi police officers face murder rap
Written by YAMIKANI SIMUTOWE
BLANTYRE (MaraPost) -- Four more police officers have been arrested in the Malawi capital Lilonnge in connection with the deaths of 20 people in Mzuzu during the July 20, 2011 nationwide anti-government demonstrations.
Driver to answer charges after his minibus killed student, injured another
Written by YAMIKANI SIMUTOWE
BLANTYRE (MaraPost) — Minibus driver Bester Chibisa who hails from Kadeya village, Traditional Authority Kapichi in Thyolo district has been put on “full proper” remand at Chichiri Prison for reckless driving which resulted into death of 17-year-old student, Ernest Kaunde.
2 Chinese arrested in Malawi for illegal possession of forex
Written by YAMIKANI SIMUTOWE
BLANTYRE (MaraPost) — Fiscal Police in Malawi have arrested two Chinese nationals for being found in possession of 2, 300 Metcash and $9, 765 without supporting documents.
Burglary and theft earns man 7-year jail sentence
Written by YAMIKANI SIMUTOWE
BLANTYRE (MaraPost) — A man has been sentenced to seven years in jail after being convicted of burglary and theft charges.