A massive dawn security operation by the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force in the Nsundwe Trade Centre of Lilongwe has led to the arrest of 14 individuals, according to Nyasa Times. The heavily armed raid targeted illegal business networks, with authorities confiscating undocumented fuel and counterfeit beer. Deputy National Police spokesperson Alfred Chinthere confirmed the arrests, noting that the joint operation was aimed at curbing ongoing criminal activities in the densely populated township.
Update: The Supreme Court has temporarily intervened in the leadership dispute at the Blantyre Water Board, granting a legal lifeline to suspended Chief Executive Officer Yeremiah Chihana, Nyasa Times reports. This development comes shortly after High Court Judge Allan Muhome dismissed Chihana's attempt to remain in office, advising him to take his labor dispute to the Industrial Relations Court. Chihana was suspended in April pending investigations into allegations of making unauthorized decisions, which included cancelling water kiosk debts and distributing free water and chlorine to cholera-affected communities.