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Man arrested for murder in Nkhata Bay

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Man arrested for murder in Nkhata Bay Police in Nkhata Bay District, have arrested Buma Manda 41, on allegations that he took part in the brutal killing of Chikhulupiliro Chilora aged 32, at Chitheka trading centre in the district.  According to the deceased’s wife, her husband on August 15, 2024, left home for Chitheka trading centre where he wanted to withdraw cash through airtel money. He travelled by his personal motor bike. Upon arrival at the mentioned trading centre at around 17:00hours, he was attacked by some middle aged men who carried weapons. They beat and stabbed him and he became unconscious.  Chilora died later at Nkhata Bay District hospital where he was rushed to for treatment. The matter was reported to Mzenga Police Unit where investigations were launched leading to the arrest of the suspect on October 1, 2024. He has since been charged with murder. Manda who hails from Chisalanda Village, T/A Kabunduli in Nkhata Bay District, will appear in cour...

Teacher arrested for having sexual intercourse with a form one student

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Teacher arrested for having sexual intercourse with a form one student Police in Chimwala, Mangochi have arrested a 33-year-old Teacher at Chiunda Community Day Secondary School(CDSS) for having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old form one student. The suspect has been identified as lsaac Mathipa from Kalembo village, Traditional Authority Kalembo in Balaka. It is alleged that on September 30, 2024 around 2:00pm the suspect who was on his motorcycle encountered the victim within Njaidi village while she was returning from her friend's place. The suspect offered her a ride since both were going towards the same direction. However, on arrival at the victim's place the suspect cruised with her to his house claiming that he wanted to give her some books to study promptly took her to his bedroom and forced himself on her. After the act, he dropped the victim near her house around 4:00pm. Upon being questioned by her parents for coming home late, the victim narrated the...

Stars Behind the Scenes

Stars Behind the Scenes By Clara Wadi  The road to fame may seem glamorous, with bright lights and cheering fans, but it comes with significant challenges. Behind the scenes, artists make numerous sacrifices, meticulously plan their careers, and constantly feel the pressure to maintain their public image. Success in the entertainment industry requires more than just talent; it’s a blend of fashion choices that resonate with fans, strategic collaborations that expand reach, and distribution networks that ensure their work reaches a broad audience. Shaffie Phiri, also known by his stage name Driemo, believes that the essence of the music industry lies in tapping into international markets and collaborating with both local and international artists to boost visibility and credibility. He said:   “As for me right now, the target is to tap into neighboring countries like Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania. For instance, working with Yo Maps, expanded my audience. It be...