Court Adjourns Phwedo’s Defilement Case to August 21

Court Adjourns Phwedo’s Defilement Case to August 21

The Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court has adjourned the case involving filmmaker and content creator Tumpe Mtaya, popularly known as Phwedo, to August 21, 2025, after the State failed to present an important academic document related to the alleged victim. Despite the delay, the court, presided over by Magistrate Benjamin Chulu, ruled that the case should proceed since the State is still making efforts to secure the evidence  specif…

Court Adjourns ‘Phwedo’ Case Amid Challenges in Proving Victim’s Age

Principal Resident Magistrate Benjamin Chulu on Thursday adjourned to August 21, 2025, the case involving renowned film actor Tumpe Mtaya, popularly known by his stage name Phwedo, who is accused of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and child abduction. The court had earlier, on May 16, 2025, directed the state to present the minor’s MSCE (Malawi School Certificate of Education) identification to verify her age. However, the state reporte…