By Jones Gadama
The case involving Malawian actor Tumpe Ntaya, popularly known as Phwedo, has been adjourned to Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after the state failed to comply with a court directive to present the student ID of the alleged victim.
Phwedo is facing charges of allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a minor and child abduction.
According to defense lawyer Khwima Mchizi, the state was ordered in June 2025 to submit the student ID used by the alleged victim during the 2024 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams. However, the state failed to comply, resulting in the adjournment.
Phwedo, who is currently on court bail, has been a prominent figure in Malawi’s film industry, starring in popular movies like “School Days” and “Where My Heart Belongs”. The actor’s career has been put on hold as he navigates the legal proceedings.
The Lilongwe Magistrate Court will reconvene on July 22, 2025, to continue hearing the case.
The outcome will have significant implications for Phwedo’s future and the Malawi film industry as a whole.
