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Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Possession of Ivory in Rumphi

Summary by Face of Malawi
The Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court in Rumphi has sentenced a 44-year-old man, James Katumbi, to eight years imprisonment with hard labour after he was found in possession of a specimen of a listed species, raw ivory. The court heard from state prosecutor, Senior Assistant Parks and Wildlife Officer John Mabethi, that police received a tip-off indicating Katumbi was storing ivory in his home. A follow-up operation led to his arrest and the sei…
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Face of Malawi broke the news in Malawi on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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