Mob kills granny, 67 over witchcraft claims in Karonga

Angry lynch mobs taking the law into their own hands in Karonga the northern border district on Sunday, killed a 67-year-old woman Esinala Mbowe on claims that she through witchcraft  killed her 37-year-old son, Patrick Chitete. While confirming the development, Karonga district police deputy spokesperson Frank Black said the deceased son, Chitete was ill before  he […]

Malawi police calls for speedy trial on Neno killings, condemns act

Malawi Police Service have pledged prompt investigation, apprehension and speedy trial of all perpetrators involved in the recent killing of four elderly people in Neno district who were accused of witchcraft. Last week the nation woke up to a shocking story of four elderly persons being killed on allegation that they killed a 17-year-old-girl through […]

Kaliati slams ‘sexual deviant’ men romping daughters for rituals in Mulanje

Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Patricia Kaliati has slamed the growing tendency by some men who are reportedly sleeping with their biological daughters and step daughters with the belief that they will cast out family spells and or get rich in Mulanje. Reports indicate that the tendency, coupled with lack of motivation […]

No homosexuality, prostitution and witchcraft bills -Speaker

Speaker of the National Assembly, Henry Chimunthu-Banda has assured the church that the forth-coming Budget meeting at the new Parliament Building will not also tackle bills leading to legalising homosexuality, witchcraft and prostitution, among other moral issues. Sources at the parliament building in the capital city, revealed that the Speaker had a closed door meeting with […]