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Primary School Teacher Sentenced for Illegal Ivory Trade in Rumphi

Summary by Face of Malawi
The First Grade Magistrate’s Court in Rumphi has sentenced a primary school teacher, Christopher Mkandawire (58), to 10 years in prison for possessing three pieces of raw ivory. State prosecutor John Mabethi told the court that Mkandawire, along with Abel Phiri and his son Chisomo Mkandawire, was arrested at Bolero Trading Centre on September 24, 2025, while trying to sell the ivory. Mkandawire pleaded guilty and asked for leniency, citing loss …
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Face of Malawi broke the news in Malawi on Friday, October 17, 2025.
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