Wildlife crime cases

2020

THREE YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Shinex He, 53, Male from China

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Yona location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
03/10/2020
Sentence:

Saidi was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 3 years IHL (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act and S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at kanengo, 405 pieces of pangolin scales

THREE YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Alli Saidi, 54, Male from Dedza (Kanamwalikwawo, TA Kachere)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Chipao location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
25/09/2020
Sentence:

Saidi was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 4 years Ihl for the offence of possession of listed species (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act and S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Bunda turn off, one live pangolin

THREE YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Godfrey Zakaria, 46, Male from Mchinji (Kazonga, TA Mabvwere)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Zawanda location: Mchinji
Date sentenced:
16/09/2020
Sentence:

Kalirani was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 3 years IHL for the 1st count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act) and;
(ii) 2 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Walilanji, one live pangolin

THREE YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Frank Thomas, 28, Male from Mchinji (Eneya, TA Kwataine)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Zawanda location: Mchinji
Date sentenced:
16/09/2020
Sentence:

Kalirani was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 3 years IHL for the 1st count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act) and;
(ii) 2 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Walilanji, one live pangolin

EIGHT YEARS FOR IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Noah Kalirani, 37, Male from Nkhotakota (Kanyenda, TA Kanyenda)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Nyirenda location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
14/09/2020
Sentence:

Kalirani was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)8 years IHL for the offense of possession (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at area 13 market, 6 pieces of ivory

40 MONTHS FOR BABY PANGOLIN

40 MONTHS FOR BABY PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Masautso Labisoni, 32, Male from Lilongwe (Kanyama, TA Masula)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Nyirenda location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
09/09/2020
Sentence:

Labisoni was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 40 months IHL for the possession of a pangolin(S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act

Background:

Arrested at Mlare turn off, one live baby pangolin

James Msiska

FOUR YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Sophie Majawa, Female from Zomba (Masangula, TA Mlumbe)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chipofya location: Blantyre
Date sentenced:
08/09/2020
Sentence:

Majawa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 4 years IHL for the offence of possession (SS.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Chichiri lodge, one live pangolin

James Msiska

FOUR YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Saudi Adam, Male

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chipofya location: Blantyre
Date sentenced:
08/09/2020
Sentence:

Adam was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 4 years IHL for the offence of possession (SS.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Chichiri lodge, one live pangolin

James Msiska

FOUR YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

James Msiska, Male from Rumphi (Chituziwa, TA Chikulamayambe

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chipofya location: Blantyre
Date sentenced:
08/09/2020
Sentence:

Msiska was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 4 years IHL for the offence of possession (SS.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Chichiri lodge, one live pangolin

FIFTEEN YEARS FOR IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Paul Jekitala

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chamwenda location: Dedza
Date sentenced:
31/08/2020
Sentence:

Jekitala was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 15 years IHL for the offence of possession and dealing in listed species specimen (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

8 pieces of ivory

FIFTEEN YEARS FOR IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Aaron Dyson Musiyeni

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chamwenda location: Dedza
Date sentenced:
31/08/2020
Sentence:

Musiyeni was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 15 years IHL for the offence of possession and dealing in listed species specimen (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

8 pieces of ivory

Kenya Mdawali

FIVE YEARS FOR IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Kenya Mdawali, 69, Male from Balaka (Mjale, TA Amidu)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chande location: Liwonde
Date sentenced:
19/08/2020
Sentence:

Mdawali was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 5 years IHL for the 1st count and 5 years IHL for the 2nd count, both sentences to run concurrently. (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Raw Ivory

THREE YEARS FOR PANGOLIN SKIN

Name, age, origin:

Douglas Mwakhala, 48, Male from Mzimba (Saulosi, TA Mthwalo)

Court:
location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
26/08/2020
Sentence:

Mwakhala was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 3 years IHL for the offence of possession (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Pangolin skin

THREE YEARS FOR PANGOLIN SKIN

Name, age, origin:

Daniel Chimwaye, 25, Male from Lilongwe (Mwenda, TA Chadza)

Court:
location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
26/08/2020
Sentence:

Chimwaye was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 3 years IHL for the offence of possession (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Pangolin skin

TWO YEARS FOR HIPPO TEETH

Name, age, origin:

Winnix Samson

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana Florence location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
21/08/2020
Sentence:

Samson was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 2 years IHL for the offence of possession (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 A of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

One piece of hippo teeth

MWK 50,000 FOR FORESTRY CRIME

Name, age, origin:

Allen Kawerama

Court:
location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
17/08/2020
Sentence:

Kawerama was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 50,000 kwacha fine I/D 6 months IHL

Background:

Forestry crime

FIVE YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Latson Msiska, 46, Male from Rumphi (Chikalamba, TA Chikulamayembe)

Court:
Principal Resident Magistrate Chiotcha location: Mzuzu
Date sentenced:
17/08/2020
Sentence:

Msiska was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 6 years IHL for the count of possession (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Geisha area in Mzuzu. One live pangolin

SIX YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Ntchachi Teresoni Mwafulirwa, 32, Male from Karonga (Gangamwale, TA Mwilang’ombe)

Court:
Principal Resident Magistrate Chiotcha location: Mzuzu
Date sentenced:
17/08/2020
Sentence:

Mwafulirwa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 6 years IHL for the count of possession (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Geisha area in Mzuzu. One live pangolin

FIVE YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Ishmael Matola, 41, Male from Mangochi (Dimu, TA Chowe)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Nkhono location: Mangochi
Date sentenced:
14/08/2020
Sentence:

Matola was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 3 years IHL for both counts, sentences to run concurrently (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Nine hippo teeth

FIVE YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Enock Chikwere, 44, Male from Phalombe (Tamani, TA Jenala)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Chipao location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
04/08/2020
Sentence:

Chikwere was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 5 years IHL for the charge of possession of specimen of listed species (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

One live pangolin

FIVE YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Yohanne Dyson Bwanali, 37, Male from Lilongwe (Kataila, TA Chiseka)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Chipao location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
04/08/2020
Sentence:

Bwanali was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 5 years IHL for the charge of possession of specimen of listed species (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

One live pangolin

FIVE YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

John Mapulanga Bamusi, 31, Male from Lilongwe (Chaseta, TA Chimutu)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Chipao location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
04/08/2020
Sentence:

Bamusi was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 5 years IHL for the charge of possession of specimen of listed species (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

One live pangolin

SIX YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Oscar Moses Banda, 70, Male from Mzimba (Moses, TA Mabulabo)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Kamanga location: Kasungu
Date sentenced:
29/07/2020
Sentence:

Banda was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)6 years IHL for the 1st count, 6 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Nkhamenya trading centre with 6 pieces of raw ivory

MWK 100,000 FOR ENDANGERED MOPHANE TREE

Name, age, origin:

Kennedy Richard, 42, Male from Nsanje (TA Mbenje)

Court:
First Grade Magistrate Mankhumba location: Nsanje
Date sentenced:
29/07/2020
Sentence:

Richard was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 20,000 MK I/D 12 months IHL on 1st count, 40,000 MK I/D 24 months IHL on 2nd count. 40,000 MK I/D 24 months IHL for the third count (S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Mwabvi forest reserve. Mopane trees

MWK 100,000 FOR ENDANGERED MOPHANE TREE

Name, age, origin:

Mark Moses, 24, Male from Nsanje (Butao, TA Mbenje)

Court:
First Grade Magistrate Mankhumba location: Nsanje
Date sentenced:
29/07/2020
Sentence:

Moses was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 20,000 MK I/D 12 months IHL on 1st count, 40,000 MK I/D 24 months IHL on 2nd count. 40,000 MK I/D 24 months IHL for the 3rd count (S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Mwabvi forest reserve. Mopane trees

MWK 180,000 FOR ENDANGERED MOPHANE TREE

Name, age, origin:

Ronnex Mabvuto, 22, Male from Nsanje (Makonya, TA Mbenje)

Court:
First Grade Magistrate Mankhumba location: Nsanje
Date sentenced:
29/07/2020
Sentence:

Mabvuto was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 20,000 MK I/D 12 months IHL on 1st count, 40,000 MK I/D 24 months IHL on 2nd count, 120,000 MK I/D 48 months IHL for the r3rd count (S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Mwabvi forest reserve. Mopane trees

MWK 140,000 FOR ENDANGERED MOPHANE TREE

Name, age, origin:

Miya Jentina, 21, Male from Nsanje (Makonya, TA Mbenje)

Court:
First Grade Magistrate Mankhumba location: Nsanje
Date sentenced:
29/07/2020
Sentence:

Chikupiza was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 20,000 MK I/D 12 months IHL on 1st count, 40,000 MK I/D 24 months IHL on 2nd count. 80,000 MK I/D 48 months IHL for the third count (S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Mwabvi forest reserve. Mopane trees

Bizwick-Chikupiza

MWK 100,000 FOR CROCODILE HEAD

Name, age, origin:

Bizwick Chikupiza, 28, Male from Nsanje (Mwendonthengo, TA Tengani)

Court:
Date sentenced:
28/07/2020
Sentence:

Chikupiza was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 100,000 kwacha fine I/D 18 months IHL (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 A of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

One crocodile head

SIX YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Chitenje Kwenda, 58, Male from Kasungu (Chimatina, TA Kaomba)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Mchinji
Date sentenced:
21/07/2020
Sentence:

Kwenda was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 6 years IHL for the 1st count and 6 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Tembwe trading centre . One live pangolin from Mozambique

SIX YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Chisomo Banda, 20, Male from Kasungu (Msulo, TA Kaomba)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Mchinji
Date sentenced:
21/07/2020
Sentence:

Banda was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 6 years IHL for the 1st count and 6 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Tembwe trading centre . One live pangolin from Mozambique

SIX YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Moses Issa, 35, Male from (Mikochi, TA Makanjira)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Mchinji
Date sentenced:
21/07/2020
Sentence:

Issa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 6 years IHL for the 1st count and 6 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Tembwe trading centre . One live pangolin from Mozambique

SIX YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Chifuniro Moses, 25, Male from Mchinji (Zanga, TA Mabvwere)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Mchinji
Date sentenced:
21/07/2020
Sentence:

Moses was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 6 years IHL for the 1st count and 6 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Tembwe trading centre . One live pangolin from Mozambique

SIX YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

David Njanji, 32, Male from Nsanje (Myanthumba, TA Tengani)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Mchinji
Date sentenced:
21/07/2020
Sentence:

Njanji was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 6 years IHL for the 1st count and 6 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Tembwe trading centre . One live pangolin from Mozambique

SIX YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Bicycle Banda, 22, Male from Mchinji (Kaligwenje, TA Simphasi)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Mchinji
Date sentenced:
21/07/2020
Sentence:

Banda was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 6 years IHL for the 1st count and 6 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Tembwe trading centre . One live pangolin from Mozambique

THREE YEARS FOR PANGOLIN SCALES AND IVORY CHOPSTICKS

Name, age, origin:

Guoha Zhang, 47, Male from China

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
20/07/2020
Sentence:

Zhang was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 3 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act

Background:

Arrested in area 3. Pangolin scales and ivory chopsticks

THREE YEARS FOR PANGOLIN SCALES AND IVORY CHOPSTICKS

Name, age, origin:

Guozhoug Zhang, 49, Male from China

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
20/07/2020
Sentence:

Zhang was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 2 years IHL for the 1st count and 3 years Ihl for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, Other)

Background:

Arrested in area 3. Pangolin scales and ivory chopsticks

FIVE YEARS FOR PANGOLIN SCALES AND IVORY CHOPSTICKS

Name, age, origin:

Jinfu Zeng, 58, Male from China (Area 3, Lilongwe)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
20/07/2020
Sentence:

Zeng was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 5 years IHL for the 1st count, 3 years IHL for the 2nd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, S.16 (2) of the fire arm act, Other)

Background:

Arrested in area 3. Pangolin scales and ivory chopsticks

SEVEN YEARS FOR RHINO HORN AND PANGOLIN SCALES

Name, age, origin:

Yanwu Zhuo, 37, Male from China

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
20/07/2020
Sentence:

Zhuo was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 7 years IHL for the 3rd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, Other)

Background:

Arrested in area 9. 103 pieces of rhino and one pangolin scales

TEN YEARS FOR RHINO HORN AND PANGOLIN SCALES

Name, age, origin:

Li Hao Yuan, 42, Male from China

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
20/07/2020
Sentence:

Yuan was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 7 years Ihl for the 3rd count and 4 years IHL for the 8th count to run consecutively, and 18 months IHL for the 4th count to run concurrently (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, Other)

Background:

Arrested in area 9. 103 pieces of rhino and one pangolin scales

TEN YEARS FOR RHINO HORN AND PANGOLIN SCALES

Name, age, origin:

QinHua Zhang, 43, Female from China

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
20/07/2020
Sentence:

Zhang was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 7 years IHL for the 3rd count and 4 years IHL for the 8th count, to run consecutively (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, Other)

Background:

Arrested in area 9. 103 pieces of rhino and one pangolin scales

18 MONTHS FOR RHINO TEETH, PANGOLIN SCALES AND ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Cosmas Sakugwa, 32, Male

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
20/07/2020
Sentence:

Sakugwa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 18 months IHL for the 6th count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested in Lumbadzi. Pangolin scales, ivory chopsticks, hippo teethscales

18 MONTHS FOR RHINO TEETH AND PANGOLIN SCALES

Name, age, origin:

Steve Daza, 35, Male

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
20/07/2020
Sentence:

Daza was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 18 months IHL for the 7th count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested in Lumbadzi. Two pieces of rhino teeth and 71 pieces of pangolin scales

SEVEN YEARS FOR RHINO HORN AND PANGOLIN SCALES

Name, age, origin:

Ya Shen Zhou, 51, Male, from China

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
20/07/2020
Sentence:

Zhou was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 7 years IHL for the 3rd count (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, Other)

Background:

Arrested in Area 9. 103 pieces of rhino horn and pangolin scales

30 MONTHS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Daniso Chirwa, 35, Male, from Mzimba (Kachilika, TA Mzikubola)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msiska location: Mzuzu
Date sentenced:
16/07/2020
Sentence:

Chirwa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 30 Months IHL for possession of specimen of listed species (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested in Mzuzu. Three pieces of raw ivory

30 MONTHS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Lingston Nkhoma, 27, Male, from Mzimba (TA Mbelwa)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msiska location: Mzuzu
Date sentenced:
16/07/2020
Sentence:

Nkhoma was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 30 months IHL for possession of specimen of listed species (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Three pieces of raw elephant ivory

6 YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Bereu Maliko, 33, Male, from Chikwawa

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chipofya location: Chikwawa
Date sentenced:
17/06/2020
Sentence:

Maliko was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) 6 years IHL for possession of listed species and dealing in government trophy S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act

Background:

One live pangolin

36 MONTHS FOR REEDBUCK MEAT AND SKIN

Name, age, origin:

Moses Chilasa, 40, Male, from Ntchisi (Chindenya, TA Nthondo)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
05/05/2020
Sentence:

Chilasa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) Sentenced to 24 months IHL but suspended for 36 months S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota wildlife reserve. Reedbuck meat and skin

24 MONTHS FOR WARTHOG

Name, age, origin:

Godwell Khasu, 30, Male, from Nhkotakota (Kadammanja, TA Mphonde)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
05/05/2020
Sentence:

Khasu was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) Sentenced to 12 months IHL but suspended for 24 months (S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act)
(ii) 2nd count sentenced to 3 months IHL but suspended for 6 months (S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota wildlife reserve. Warthog

24 MONTHS FOR WARTHOG

Name, age, origin:

Batson Khasu, 26, Male, from Nhkotakota (Kadammanja, TA Mphonde)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
05/05/2020
Sentence:

Khasu was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)Sentenced to 12 months IHL but suspended for 24 months (S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota wildlife reserve. Warthog

24 MONTHS FOR LEOPARD SKINS

Name, age, origin:

Nefali William, 47, Male, from Nhkotakota (Kadammanja, TA Mphonde)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
05/05/2020
Sentence:

William was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) Sentenced to 24 months IHL but suspended to 36 months IHL for the 1st count (32 of NP and Wildlife Act)
(ii) sentenced to 3 months IHL but suspended for 6 months IHLS (S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, S.108 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota wildlife reserve. Found with 2 pieces of leopard skins originating from the reserve

24 MONTHS FOR LEOPARD SKINS

Name, age, origin:

Longosolani Sailesi, 30, Male, from Nhkotakota (Zumani, TA Mphonde)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
05/05/2020
Sentence:

Sailesi was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) Sentenced to 24 months IHL but suspended to 36 months IHL for the 1st count (32 of NP and Wildlife Act)
(ii) sentenced to 3 months IHL but suspended for 6 months IHLS (S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, S.108 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota wildlife reserve. Found with 2 pieces of leopard skins originating from the reserve

24 MONTHS FOR BUSHMEAT

Name, age, origin:

Moses Chilasa, 40, Male, from Ntchisi (Chindenya, TA Nthondo)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
05/05/2020
Sentence:

Binton was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) Sentenced to 24 months IHL but suspended for 36 months S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota wildlife reserve with Reedbuck meat and skin from the reserve

24 MONTHS FOR BUSHMEAT

Name, age, origin:

Jeriam Chilasa, 35, Male, from Ntchisi (Chindenya, TA Nthondo)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
05/05/2020
Sentence:

Chilasa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) Sentenced to 24 months IHL but suspended for 36 months S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota wildlife reserve with Reedbuck meat and skin from the reserve

24 MONTHS FOR BUSHMEAT

Name, age, origin:

Frazer Binton, 34, Male, from Ntchisi (Chindenya, TA Nthondo)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
05/05/2020
Sentence:

Binton was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) Sentenced to 24 months IHL but suspended for 36 months S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota wildlife reserve with Reedbuck meat and skin from the reserve

12 MONTHS FOR WARTHOG

Name, age, origin:

Godwell Khasu, 30, Male, from Nkhotakota (Kadamanja, TA Mphonde)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
05/05/2020
Sentence:

Khasu was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i) Sentenced to 12 months IHL but suspended for 24 months (S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act,)
(ii) 2nd count sentenced to 3 months IHL but suspended for 6 months (S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota wildlife reserve. Warthog

SEVEN YEARS FOR PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Amos Davie Mangiza, 34, Male, from Mwanza (Ngadziwe, TA Kanduku)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Mdeza location: Chikwawa
Date sentenced:
24/04/2020
Sentence:

Mangiza was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)7 years IHL but suspended to 2 years(S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at Kadziwe village. One live pangolin

TWO YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Grant Chimalizeni, 42, Male, from Dedza (Gibiyoni, TA Kachere)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Zawanda location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
03/04/2020
Sentence:

Chimalizeni was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)2 years IHL for the possession of a live pangolin (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested at by-pass kaunda road. One live pangolin

15 MONTHS FOR HIPPO TEETH

Name, age, origin:

Chalse Molosi, 25, Male, from Dedza (Msela, TA Kaphuka)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Chipao location: Limbe
Date sentenced:
26/03/2020
Sentence:

Molosi was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 A of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)15 months IHL for possession

Background:

Arrested in Area 49. Five pieces of hippo teeth

SIX YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Sam Wilton Mwale, 33, Male, from Nkhotakota (Kanjenda, TA Kanyenda)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Utirwa location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
23/03/2020
Sentence:

Mwale was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)15 months IHL for possession (S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act)

Background:

Arrested in Nkhotakota. Six pieces of elephant ivory

THREE YEARS FOR HIPPO TEETH

Name, age, origin:

Big Shaibu, 52, Male, from Salima (Son 1, TA Bibi Kulumba)

Court:
First Grade Magistrate Kantiki location: Salima
Date sentenced:
18/03/2020
Sentence:

Shaibu was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 A of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)3 years IHL for possession and 2 years IHL for dealing in government trophy

Background:

Arrested at kuti reserve junction. 15 pieces of hippo teeth

NINE YEARS FOR PANGOLINS

Name, age, origin:

Lewis Elias, 30, Male, from Nsanje (Kalimbi, TA Ndamera)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chipofya location: Limbe
Date sentenced:
24/02/2020
Sentence:

Elias was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)9 years IHL for possession of listed species

Background:

Arrested at Mibawa Filling Station- Limbe. Three live pangolins

NINE YEARS FOR PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Patrick Lameck Manja, 38, Male, from Chiradzulu (Dzuwa, TA Mpama)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chipofya location: Limbe
Date sentenced:
24/02/2020
Sentence:

Muzavazi was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)9 years IHL for possession of listed species

Background:

Arrested at Mibawa Filling Station- Limbe. Three live pangolins

NINE YEARS FOR PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Trust Muzavazi, 39, Male, from Zimbabwe (Langwani, TA Moyo)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Chipofya location: Limbe
Date sentenced:
24/02/2020
Sentence:

Muzavazi was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)9 years IHL for possession of listed species

Background:

Arrested at Mibawa Filling Station- Limbe. Three live pangolins

SIX YEARS FOR REEDBUCK CARCASS

Name, age, origin:

Manuel Chibwe, 25, Male, from Nkhotakota (Njembula, TA Malengachazi)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotokota
Date sentenced:
21/02/2020
Sentence:

Chibwe was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, Other, S.35 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)12 months IHL for 1st count
(iii) 2 years IHL for 2nd count
(iv)3 years IHL for 3rd count
(v) 6 years IHL for 4th count and
(vi) 3 months IHL for 5th count to run concurrently

Background:

Arrested at Njembula village in Nkhotakota. Dead wild animal reedbuck from Nkhotakota game reserve

15 YEARS FOR ELEPHANT TUSKS

Name, age, origin:

Samuel Kaliati, 34, Male, from Nkhotakota (Mngambo, TA Kanyenda)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Yona location: Nkhotokota
Date sentenced:
21/02/2020
Sentence:

Kaliati was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP
(ii)18 months IHL for the 1st count,
(iii)24 months IHL for the second count,
(iv)15 years IHL for the third count,
(v)6 years IHL for the 4th count. Sentences to run concurrently from the date of arrest

Background:

Arrested at Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. Two pieces of raw ivory

FIVE YEARS FOR ELEPHANT TUSKS

Name, age, origin:

Grecian Banda, 25, Male, from Kasungu (Kaphaizi, TA Kaphaizi)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msiska location: Mzimba
Date sentenced:
12/02/2020
Sentence:

Banda was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)5 years IHL for possession

Background:

Arrested at Jenda road block. Six elephant tusks

FIVE YEARS FOR ELEPHANT TUSKS

Name, age, origin:

Julius Elias Thosi, 26, Male, from Zambia (Thosi, TA Mwase)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msiska location: Mzimba
Date sentenced:
07/02/2020
Sentence:

Thosi was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)5 years IHL for possession

Background:

Arrested at Jenda road block. Six elephant tusks

FIVE YEARS FOR ELEPHANT TUSKS

Name, age, origin:

Jailosi Banda, 53, Male, from Zambia (Khalira, TA Mwase)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msiska location: Mzimba
Date sentenced:
07/02/2020
Sentence:

Banda was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)5 years IHL for possession

Background:

Arrested at Jenda road block. Six elephant tusks

18 MONTHS FOR HIPPO TEETH

Name, age, origin:

George Mugawa, 46, Male, (John, TA Makhuwira)

Court:
PRM Magistrate Msokera location: Chikwawa
Date sentenced:
23/01/2020
Sentence:

Mugawa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 A of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)18 months IHL for possession of hippo teeth

Background:

Three pieces of hippo teeth

FOUR YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Andrad Dyson, Male, (James Chilimba, TA Namkumba)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Nkhono location: Eastern region
Date sentenced:
23/01/2020
Sentence:

Dyson was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)4 yrs IHL for possesion of listed species, 3 years IHL for dealing in government trophy. Both sentences to run concurrently

Background:

Arrested in Mangochi. One live pangolin

FOUR YEARS AND K9.8 MILLION FOR ELEPHANT IVORY, GRSBOK AND DUIKER SKINS

Name, age, origin:

Englishman Ngulube, Male, Mzimba(James Ngulube, TA Chindi)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msiska location: Mzimba
Date sentenced:
17/01/2020
Sentence:

Ngulube was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 A of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)4 years IHL for possession of specimen of listed species,
(iii) K8,400,000 I/D 3 years IHL for possession of endangered species,
(iv) K1,400,000 I/D 2 years IHL for possession of protected species.

Background:

Arrested at Mbalachanda in Mzimba. 13 pieces in total of ivory of elephant, skind of Grysbok and skin of common duiker.

TWELVE YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY AND HIPPO TEETH

Name, age, origin:

Ronald Rodrick, 32, Male, Mozambique (Maravi, TA Mloro)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Mvula location: Ntaja
Date sentenced:
16/01/2020
Sentence:

Rodrick was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)144 months IHL for possession of specimen of listed species
(iii)144 months IHL for possession of specimen of endangered species
(iv)144 months IHL for dealing in government trophy. All to run concurrently

Background:

Arrested at Ntaja trading centre. 13 pieces total, hippo teeth and raw elephant ivory

SEVEN YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Frank Maloya, 47, Male, Machinga (Makwinja, TA Liwonde)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Kachala location: Ntaja
Date sentenced:
07/01/2020
Sentence:

Jang was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.47 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act, Other, S.108 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)1 year IHL for entering into a protected area
(ii)2 years IHL for conveying weapons into a protected area
(iii)7 years IHL for hunting listed species
(iv)7 years IHL for possession

Background:

Arrested at Liwonde National Park. One piece of elephant ivory

78 MONTHS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Kingsley Phiri, 27, Male, Kasungu (Kaning’a, TA Lukwa)

Court:
First Grade Magistrate D.D.C.N Banda location: Kasungu
Date sentenced:
13/01/2020
Sentence:

Phiri was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)78 months IHL for possessionn

Background:

Arrested in Kasungu town. Four pieces of elephant ivory

2019

FOUR YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Harry Kayira, 54, Male, Mzimba (Gondwe Jere, TA Mtwalo)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Mrs. Gondwe location: Mzuzu
Date sentenced:
24/12/2019
Sentence:

Kayira was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)4 years IHL for possession and 4 years IHL for dealing

Background:

Two pieces of elephant ivory

THREE MILLION FOR ILLEGAL FISHING

Name, age, origin:

Hai Jang, 29, Male, China

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Joshua Nkhono location: Eastern region
Date sentenced:
20/12/2019
Sentence:

Jang was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, Other, S.108 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)K250,000 for entering protected area without permit, K3,000,000 for possession of endangered species

Background:

Arrested in Mangochi, 32 mbuna fish from Lake Malawi National Park

THREE MILLION FOR ILLEGAL FISHING

Name, age, origin:

Woo Zhou, 40, Male, China

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Joshua Nkhono location: Eastern region
Date sentenced:
20/12/2019
Sentence:

Zhou was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 A
(ii)K250,000 for entering protected area without permit, K3,000,000 for possession of endangered species

Background:

Arrested in Mangochi, 32 mbuna fish from Lake Malawi National Park

THREE MILLION FOR ILLEGAL FISHING

Name, age, origin:

CUI XU, 51, Male, China

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Joshua Nkhono location: Eastern region
Date sentenced:
20/12/2019
Sentence:

XU was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 A
(ii)K250,000 for entering protected area without permit, K3,000,000 for possession of endangered species

Background:

Arrested in Mangochi, 32 mbuna fish from Lake Malawi National Park

K250,000 FOR ILLEGAL FISHING

Name, age, origin:

Hong Peng, 38, Male, China

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Joshua Nkhono location: Eastern region
Date sentenced:
20/12/2019
Sentence:

Peng was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.32 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.33 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 A
(ii)K250,000 for entering protected area without permit, K3,000,000 for possession of endangered species

Background:

Arrested in Mangochi, 32 mbuna fish from Lake Malawi National Park

EIGHT YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Sumani Walesi, 40, Male, Balaka (Lingwangwa, TA Kalembo)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Kachala location: Balaka
Date sentenced:
19/12/2019
Sentence:

Walesi was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)8 years IHL for possession, 7 years IHL for dealing

Background:

Arrested at Nkanda village, two pieces of raw elephant ivory

EIGHT YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Saidi Mussa, 36, Male, Balaka (Lingwangwa, TA Kalembo)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Kachala location: Balaka
Date sentenced:
19/12/2019
Sentence:

Mussa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)8 years IHL for possession, 7 years IHL for dealing

Background:

Arrested at Nkanda village, two pieces elephant ivory

SIX YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Ephrina Phiri, 46, Female, Mzimba (Chichopa, TA M’mbelwa)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msiska location: Mzimba
Date sentenced:
19/12/2019
Sentence:

Phiri was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)6 years IHL for possession

Background:

Arrested at Chichopa Village-mzimba, six pieces elephant ivory

SIX YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Henry Ng’oma, 44, Male, Mzimba (Chichopa, TA M’mbelwa )

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msiska location: Mzimba
Date sentenced:
19/12/2019
Sentence:

Ng’oma was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)6 years IHL for possession

Background:

Arrested at Chichopa Village-mzimba, six pieces elephant ivory

NINE YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Vincent Mwathaya, 38, Male, Balaka (Bandawe, TA Amindu

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Mvula location: Liwonde
Date sentenced:
17/12/2019
Sentence:

Mwathaya was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)9 years IHL for possession and 9 years IHL for dealing

Background:

Mangochi turn off, three pieces elephant ivory

K90,000 FOR BUSHMEAT

Name, age, origin:

Emmanuel Kachiwawa, 41, Male, Dowa (Nkhono, TA Nkukula )

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
13/12/2019
Sentence:

Kachiwawa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.47 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.108 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)sentenced to K20,000 fine for possession I/D 6 months and K70,000 for hunting without a permit, I/D 6 months

Background:

Mchezi roadblock, Common duicker and guinea fowl

K10,000 FINE FOR BUSHMEAT

Name, age, origin:

Nelson Kachiwawa, 19, Male, Dowa (Nkhono, TA Nkukula)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Msekandiana location: Lilongwe
Date sentenced:
13/12/2019
Sentence:

Kachiwawa was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.108 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)sentenced to K10,000 fine I/D 6 months IHL for possession

Background:

Mchezi roadblock, Common duicker and guinea fowl

EIGHTEEN MONTHS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Sankhani Banda

Court:
First Grade Magistrate Chilowetsa location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
13/12/2019
Sentence:

Banda was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)18 months IHL for possession and 12 months IHL for dealing

Background:

Elephant ivory

TWO YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Anderson Nkhata, Male

Court:
First Grade Magistrate Chilowetsa location: Nkhotakota
Date sentenced:
13/12/2019
Sentence:

Nkhata was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)24 months IHL for possession and 18 months IHL for dealing

Background:

Elephant ivory

SIX YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Antony Ngoma, 44, Male, from Mzimba (Ngubani, TA Mbelwa)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Msiska location: Mzimba
Date sentenced:
13/12/2019
Sentence:

Ngoma was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)6 years IHL for possession and 5 years IHL for dealing

Background:

Arrested in Mzimba, Lilongwe. Four pieces of elephant ivory

SEVEN YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Wyson Yassin, 51, Male, from Machinga (Saidi, TA Mlomba)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Mzondi Mvula location: Machinga
Date sentenced:
12/12/2019
Sentence:

Mvula was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)7 years IHL for possession, 7 years ihl for dealing

Background:

Arrested at Chpaka Village Machinga, Lilongwe. One live pangolin

SEVEN YEARS FOR LIVE PANGOLIN

Name, age, origin:

Ishmael Mpinganjira, 25, Male, from Zomba (Chipasula, TA Malemia)

Court:
Chief Resident Magistrate Mzondi Mvula location: Machinga
Date sentenced:
12/12/2019
Sentence:

Mpinganjira was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.110 B of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)7 years IHL for possession, 7 years ihl for dealing

Background:

Arrested at Chpaka Village Machinga, Lilongwe. One live pangolin

THREE YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY

Name, age, origin:

Nickson Misha, 40, Male, from Dowa (Chibweza, TA Dzoole)

Court:
Senior Resident Magistrate Montfort Misunge location: Kasungu
Date sentenced:
04/12/2019
Sentence:

Misha was found guilty and convicted as follows:
(i)S.86 of NP and Wildlife Act, S.91 of NP and Wildlife Act
(ii)3 years IHL for possession and 3 years IHL for dealing

Background:

Arrested at Bua Trading Centre, Lilongwe. Seven tusks of elephant ivory

THREE YEARS FOR ELEPHANT IVORY