Actor Tumpe Mtaya, popularly known as Phwedo, has been granted bail by the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court this afternoon. Presiding Magistrate Benjamin Chulu ruled in favor of the defense, stating that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence that Mtaya would interfere with ongoing investigations. Mtaya faces two charges: defilement and child abduction. The

Actor Tumpe Mtaya, popularly known as Phwedo, appeared before the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court today, facing serious charges. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s proceedings: The case has garnered significant public interest, leading to its transfer to the Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe. Phwedo remains in custody at Lingadzi Police Station as the

4kaya Filmz has released a public statement addressing the allegations involving one of the actors in its upcoming film, Welcome to Maula Prison. Though the statement doesn’t name the actor directly, it follows reports of Phwedo’s arrest on suspicion of engaging in sexual activity with an underage girl. In the statement, released on April 23,

Tumpe Mtaya, famously known as Phwedo, has been arrested in Lilongwe on allegations that he had sexual relations with a minor. Police spokesperson for the Central West Region, Foster Benjamin, confirmed the arrest to Times 360 Malawi, as reported on their Facebook page, stating that the incident allegedly occurred on February 18 this year, following

Patience Namadingo has announced a major change of plans—he’s now redirecting the funds he had intended to use to repair ambulances in Mangochi towards building a classroom block at Wataka Primary School in Machinga. The school, which has been around since 1934, is in rough shape. One of its blocks was recently condemned by a

Malawi is mourning the loss of Yasin ‘Teacha’ Osman, a revered figure in the nation’s football history. Osman passed away on April 21, 2025, at Blantyre Adventist Hospital after a brief illness, at the age of 75. His funeral took place in Chinkutika Village, Ntcheu, where he was laid to rest. Osman’s football career was