31/03/2026
Man dies of “too much sweetness” at Mbayani lodge
A 41-year-old man has reportedly met his untimely end after what authorities are cautiously describing as an “overdose of sweetness” at a lodge in Mbayani Township. The man, identified as Bornwell Billiat, is said to have collapsed mid-action on Saturday while in the company of a 23-year-old woman in a rented room—bringing the session to a permanent and unexpected conclusion. Police spokesperson Mary Chiponda confirmed the incident, noting that the deceased “lost consciousness during the act,” in what may go down as one of the more dramatic exits on record. The woman reportedly raised the alarm, prompting a neighbor to intervene and notify Kabula Police Unit—though by then, the “sweetness” had already taken its toll. Officers rushed Billiat to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him dead on arrival, effectively ending what began as a private engagement and turned into a public case. Authorities say a post-mortem will determine the exact cause of death, although unofficial commentary around town has already settled on “excess enjoyment.” Billiat hailed from Traditional Authority Machinjiri in Blantyre District.
A 41-year-old man has reportedly met his untimely end after what authorities are cautiously describing as an “overdose of sweetness” at a lodge in Mbayani Township. The man, identified as Bornwell …
