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Law and order, Malawi, Obituaries

Two arrested in connection to Shanaz Yusuf’ murder

Shaffie A Mtambo

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Blantyre police have arrested two suspects in connection to the murder of Shanaz Yusuf, a Chirimba Township woman whose death on June 29, 2025, sparked widespread public condemnation and social media debate.

According to Blantyre Police Spokesperson Beatrice Mikuwa,the suspects, have been Identified as Charles Petrol, aged 25, and Alex Mangwaya, 27years old.

The duo confessed to the crime and demonstrated to the police how they tricked and killed Yusuf before dumping her body in Chipironi River.

The arrests were made over the weekend following a discreet intelligence-driven operation by police detectives who employed their anti-cyber crime skills to follow up leads and corner the suspects.

The police warn the public against making comments on ongoing investigations without evidence, which can fuel hatred against innocent individuals or social groups.

Some people had taken Yusuf’s murder to social media and nested the entire conversation along religious lines without evidence, which is not only irresponsible but also potentially harmful.

Charles Petrol,is from Mkosa Village, Traditional Authority Chapananga in Chikwawa District, while Alex Mangwaya, hails from Mbeya Village, T/A Nankumba in Mangochi. The two suspects will appear in court soon to answer murder charges.

Law and order

Blantyre Police intensify security measures ahead of elections

Maravi Post Reporter

By Jones Gadama

Blantyre Police Station has ramped up intelligence-led operations to counter potential security threats in the city as Malawi prepares for the September 16 tripartite elections.

According to Officer-in-Charge Aubrey Kawale, the police station has taken several precautionary steps to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

Speaking during the station’s first quarter Executive Committee meeting, Kawale revealed that the police have conducted refresher training for officers on maintaining professionalism and handling violence during the election period.

This training aims to equip police officers with the necessary skills to manage public order and ensure a fair electoral process.

The police are intensifying intelligence gathering to identify and counter potential security threats.

Community policing structures and stakeholder engagements have been activated to curb crime during the election period.

Blantyre Police Station Executive Committee Chairperson Geoffrey Mopiha emphasized the importance of community policing in maintaining security during the election period.

By engaging with local communities and stakeholders, the police aim to build trust and prevent crimes that could disrupt the electoral process.

The tripartite elections, scheduled for September 16, will see Malawians voting for councillors, members of Parliament, and the President.

Given the significance of these elections, the police are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for voters.

The Malawi Police Service is committed to providing a secure environment for the elections, recognizing the crucial role that security plays in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.

By intensifying intelligence-led operations and engaging with local communities, the police are well-positioned to respond to any security threats that may arise during the election period.

As the elections draw near, the police urge citizens to cooperate with them in maintaining security and preventing crimes.

By working together, the police and the community can ensure a peaceful and successful electoral process.

The police are well-prepared to handle any security challenges that may arise during the election period, and their efforts will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.

In the run-up to the elections, the police will continue to work closely with local communities and stakeholders to identify and address potential security threats.

By doing so, they aim to create a secure environment that allows citizens to exercise their right to vote without fear or intimidation.

The success of the elections will depend on the ability of the police and the community to work together in maintaining security and promoting a peaceful electoral process.

The Blantyre Police Station’s efforts to intensify security measures ahead of the elections demonstrate their commitment to providing a secure environment for voters.

With their comprehensive approach to security, including intelligence-led operations and community policing initiatives, the police are well-equipped to handle any security challenges that may arise during the election period.

Law and order, Malawi

Malawi’s Blantyre maid arrested for sleeping with employer’s son

Maravi Post Reporter

By Thandie Chadzandiyani

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Blantyre police station are keeping in custody a 25 year old Chrissy Sanudi for allegedly sleeping with her employer’s teenage boy.

The suspect is a maid who stays together with her employer at M’bwelera- Chemusa within Blantyre City.

She was employed in January, 2021 as a house maid and one of her job was to care for the children in the house.

After some months, her employer became suspicious with how she was interacting with one of the male children in the house who is 13 year’s old.

The employer had found out that the suspect could take a bath and wear clothes in the presence of the child.

“She then started to monitor the movement of her Child and on 21 December, 2021, at around 20:00 hours, she noticed that her son was in the room of the maid. As a parent, she went to see what her son was doing in the maid’s room and suddenly she discovered that the son was doing sexual intercourse with the maid.” reads a statement signed by Peter Mchiza, Blantyre Police Publicist.

She reported the matter to Kabula Police Unit and the suspect was arrested.

The suspect accepted that she was caught having sexual intercourse with the boy.

Police have since opened a case of Indulging in sexual activity with a minor under one’s care, which is contrary to section 160 sub section b of the Penal Code and if found guilty, the offence will attract a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment with hard labour.

The suspect Sanudi hails from Mpunga Village,Traditional Authority (T.A) Kadewere in Chiladzulu District.

Environment, Law and order, Malawi

Two Malawians behind bars for possessing live pangolin

Maneno Chimulala
Pangolin

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)—Police in Blantyre are keeping in custody two Malawian men for being found in possession of a live Pangolin.

Joseph Douglas, 23, and Moffat Mathias, 25, were arrested after Blantyre Police received a tip from well wishers who saw the duo offering for sale the endangered wildlife species.

Following the tip, the CID personnel from Blantyre accompanied by officials from Wildlife and Parks department rushed to Machinjiri to investigate the matter.

According to Blantyre Police, the detectives disguised themselves as buyers who in the process of negotiating for the price, managed to apprehend the suspects and seize the pangolin.

Currently the pangolin is being taken care of by Veterinary assistants since it was found in bad health condition.

Upon recovery it shall be taken to the Wildlife park.

The two will appear before court to answer the charge of being found in possession of specimen of Listed Species Without License contrary to section 111b ( b ) of National Parks and Wildlife Act.

The shy, harmless pangolin is becoming increasingly well known for one reason: It’s believed to be the world’s most trafficked non-human mammal.

Tens of thousands of pangolins are poached every year, killed for their scales for use in traditional Chinese medicine and for their meat, a delicacy among some ultra-wealthy in China and Vietnam.

There are eight species of pangolins. Four are found in Asia- Chinese, Sunda, Indian, and Philippine pangolins—and they’re listed by the IUCN as critically endangered. The four African species—the ground pangolin, giant pangolin, white-bellied, and black-bellied—are listed as vulnerable. 

All species face declining populations because of illegal trade.

In 2016, the 186 countries party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the treaty that regulates the international wildlife trade, voted to ban the commercial trade in pangolins.

Pangolins are afforded the highest level of protection in Malawi under wildlife legislation that was updated in 2019.

Perpetrators caught in possession of live pangolins or any of their derivatives face a prison sentence of up to 30 years.