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In the quiet neighborhood of area 12 Kauma, tragedy struck late Saturday evening when a 34-year-old man, Poul Banda, allegedly murdered his wife, Mayamiko katema, after reportedly discovering her cheating.  Neighbors reported hearing loud screams followed by a sudden silence around that time. According to a neighbor,  Chikondi, “I heard shouting around 9:40 PM. It was a man yelling at a woman, then everything went quiet for a few minutes, after that, I saw Poul running out of his house looking distressed and covered in blood.” Police found Mayamiko, with multiple stab wounds in the living room. The murder weapon, a kitchen knife, was recovered at the scene with fingerprints matching  Banda.  Investigations suggest that Poul found text messages on Mayamiko's phone from another man, provoking a confrontation.   Banda is no where to be seen and the police are on the hunt for him . Forensic  revealed  that the knife had  both Poul’s and Mayamiko’...

Chikondi Phiri, a 23 year old suspected of a series of house break-ins in Area 36, Lilongwe, was caught on Thursday, October 9, 2025, sparking anger among residents. The near lynching incident was averted only by timely police intervention. Neighbors say Phiri was spotted attempting to enter homes late in the afternoon. “We have been living in fear for weeks because some houses have been robbed,” said Miriam Banda, a long-time resident. “When we saw him, frustrations reached a boiling point, and some people wanted to teach him a harsh lesson.”Phiri’s neighbor, Peter Kumwenda, expressed mixed feelings: “I believe he should face justice, but violence is not the answer. We need a better system of protecting our homes and guiding our youth.” Chief Nyirenda of Area 36 kandikore condemned the attempted mob justice and called for patience. “The community must work with the police to end crime,” he said. “Vigilantism will only make things worse for everyone.” Police  confirmed Phiri’s arre...

Last week, on August 25, 2025, Mary Tsutsulo's life was turned upside down when her neighbors in Kandikole, Area 36, accused her of witchcraft. The accusations started after her husband, Banda, passed away suddenly. Mary's sister-in-law chikondi, who stood to gain from Banda's estate, spread malicious rumors that Mary had killed him for rituals. The rumors quickly gained traction, and soon, the entire community was whispering about Mary's alleged involvement in witchcraft. The accusations became so heated that Mary was almost beaten to death by the mob. Fortunately, some nearby residents intervened and reported the case to the police, saving Mary from serious harm. The police launched an investigation and discovered that the accusations were baseless. chikondi  had fabricated the stories out of jealousy and greed.   OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE CASE NO: CR/2023/001 TO: Mary  SUBJECT: Investigation Report and Outcome Following your complaint regarding the fa...

Police in area 36 Lilongwe have found a dead body rapped in a black plastic bag in malangalanga forest three days ago. In the same alignment of days Samuel Banda 34 years old was reported missing at the community police station. During my investigation I uncovered a web of deceit and corruption. According to eyewitnesses, Chief kasamba of katantha area had been suspected of ordering the man's murder. Banda,had been missing for three days before his body was discovered in the forest. The police initially reported that the man had been killed by armed robbers, but our investigation revealed a different story. Sources close to the scene told me that the kasamba had a motive for the murder. Banda had  been having an affair with the chief's wife, and the chief had been seeking revenge. Kasamba had  hired masquerades to kill the man and then blamed it on armed robbers. I spoke to several people who claimed to have seen the masquerades in the area around the time of the murder. They ...

By: Laura Mpoka  Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Football Club has confirmed the dismissal of its long-serving kit master, Peter 'Wena' Gatoma. Wena, who joined the club in 1997, has been an integral part of the team's operations for over two decades. The decision to fire Wena comes as a surprise to many, with some speculating about the reasons behind this move. Although the club has not officially commented on the matter, it is understood that Wena will not be able to access his January salary, despite players and other officials being paid last week. During his tenure with Wanderers, Wena worked with notable coaches, including Jack Chamangwana, Late Davie Mpesi, and Late Eddie Ng'onamo. He also collaborated with star players like Frank Mtawali, Walter Nyamilandu, and Gift Zakazaka. Wena's dedication and expertise have been invaluable to the team, and his departure is likely to have implications for the club's dynamics and performance. The firing of Wena is part of a b...