Social media activist Joshua Chisa Mbele has pleaded not guilty to two counts ; criminal libel and publication of offensive material.

The offences are in relation to a post Mbele made on Facebook alleging that some top government officials received money from Zunneth Sattar who is currently under investigation by the UK and Malawian authorities on corruption related offences.

Mbele is currently appearing before the Magistrate Court in Lilongwe.

Mbele was arrested on Tuesday.