This article was originally published on Malawi24 ">Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. From terrorising Ndirande to facing seven years behind bars, Gift James Chikakwiya, popularly known as “Guva”, has learnt the hard way that crime comes with a heavy price. Chikakwiya was convicted of robbery, contrary to Section 301(2) of the Penal Code. The court heard that in the early hours of June 24, 2026, a man […] Read the full article and more Malawi news at Ndirande’s “Guva” finally cage
From terrorising Ndirande to facing seven years behind bars, Gift James Chikakwiya, popularly known as “Guva”, has learnt the hard way that crime comes with a heavy price.
Chikakwiya was convicted of robbery, contrary to Section 301(2) of the Penal Code.
The court heard that in the early hours of June 24, 2026, a man reported to Ndirande Police Station that he had been attacked and hit on the back of his head with a blunt object, causing him to lose consciousness.
When he regained consciousness, he discovered that two Tecno mobile phones and K21,000 in cash had been stolen from him.
He was rushed to Ndirande Health Centre before being referred to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital for further treatment after sustaining a deep cut to the back of his head that continued to bleed.
Later that night, members of the public apprehended another man and handed him over to Ndirande Police.
The man was accused of attacking a victim near Nasolo Bridge by hitting him on the back of the head with a stone. When the victim resisted and failed to fall, the attacker allegedly produced a knife.
The victim fought back and managed to overpower the suspect before shouting for help. Members of the public responded and apprehended the suspect.
Police found Chikakwiya in possession of two Tecno mobile phones and K28,000 in cash.
The first victim subsequently identified the phones as his, while K21,000 of the recovered cash was identified as part of the money stolen during the attack.
Chikakwiya pleaded not guilty to the charge, prompting the State, led by Sub-Inspector Felezia Sato Zaina, to parade six witnesses who proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The State asked the court to impose a stiffer sentence, describing Chikakwiya as a habitual offender.
In her ruling, Second Grade Magistrate Mary Ndagonera Gomani convicted Chikakwiya and sentenced him to seven years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
Chikakwiya hails from Misesa Village under Traditional Authority Kapeni in Blantyre District.
