National News
Madonna adopts twin girls
The High Court in Lilongwe has granted US pop star Madonna permission to adopt twin girls from Malawi.
The adoption brings to 4, children the singer has adopted from Malawi. About two weeks ago, the singer made an application to the High court for adoption and appeared before it in the company of the 4-year-old twins.
This is Madonna’s third adoption having succeeded in taking David and Mercy as her children in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
Judiciary spokesperson Mlenga Mvula confirmed the court’s decision to grant Madonna her wish to adopt the children.
“Madonna is granted an order to proceed with the adoption of the children,” said Mvula without divulging more details.