Seven Convicted Over ‘Missing Manhood’ False News in Nsanje
Published on July 14, 2026 at 11:38 AM by Edgar Naitha
Seven men in Nsanje have been convicted and fined for publishing false news that sparked alarm over alleged cases of missing manhoods in the district.
The Nsanje Second Grade Magistrate’s Court, sitting on Monday, found the seven guilty of fabricating and spreading false information.
Delivering judgment, Second Grade Magistrate Haneef Ngundende said publishing false claims that people’s private parts had gone missing is a serious offence that causes unnecessary public panic.
The court ordered Boniface Beka and Clement to each pay a fine of K600,000 or, in default, serve 24 months’ imprisonment with hard labour.
Owen Chandendema, Yotamu Ephraim, Jeremia Yesaya and Nelson Andisen were each fined K400,000 or, in default, sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment with hard labour.
Shadreck Sande was fined K500,000 or, in default, sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment with hard labour.
