Author: Edgar Naitha

Former Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu Surrenders to Police

Published on January 19, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Former Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu has voluntarily surrendered himself to police at the National Police Headquarters in Area 30, […]

Mzuzu Police Arrest Man Over Illegal Firearm and Ammunition

Published on January 19, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Mzuzu have arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly being in possession of an illegal firearm and four rounds […]

ESCOM Confirms Death of Two Linespersons on Duty in Lilongwe

Published on January 19, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

The Electricity Supply Cyorporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has confirmed the death of two of its employees following a tragic on-duty […]

Unidentified Fisherman’s Body Found Floating on Lake Malawi in Likoma

Published on January 19, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Likoma District have recovered the body of an unidentified male fisherman believed to be between 30 and 35 […]

Man Arrested After Kabaza Operator Attacked and Robbed in Lilongwe

Published on January 16, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Kawale, Lilongwe, have taken into custody a 30-year-old man, Elias Chepetsani, in connection with a motorcycle robbery. The […]

MCP Condemns Arrests of Party Officials as Politically Motivated

Published on January 16, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila has accused the police of carrying out politically motivated arrests of party officials […]

Paul Kagame Road Renamed John Chilembwe Road in Honour of National Hero

Published on January 16, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

President Peter Mutharika has ordered the renaming of Paul Kagame Road in Lilongwe to John Chilembwe Road by, effective January […]

25-Year-Old Arrested for Stealing Subsidized Fertilizer in Neno

Published on January 16, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Zalewa, Neno District, have arrested a 25-year-old man, Steven Taulo, for allegedly stealing 20 bags of fertilizer meant […]

Former Homeland Security Minister Ezekiel Ching’oma Arrested

Published on January 16, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Lilongwe have arrested former Minister of Homeland Security, Ezekiel Ching’oma, yesterday. His lawyer, Jefferson Luwa, confirmed the arrest […]

Couple and Five Others Arrested for Assaulting 15-Year-Old Boy in Balaka

Published on January 16, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Police at Ulongwe in Balaka have arrested a couple and five other individuals for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old boy from […]

Man Dies After Poisoning Himself In Neno

Published on January 16, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

A 38-year-old man identified as Nikel Kalako has died, allegedly after poisoning himself in Neno district during the night of […]

Henry Mathanga Reinstated as RBM Deputy Governor Following Consent Order

Published on January 14, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

The government, through the Office of the Attorney General, has entered into a Consent Order with Henry Mathanga, reinstating him […]

Police Officer, MTL Employee Arrested for Cable Theft in Mponela

Published on January 14, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Mponela, Dowa District, have arrested two people, including a police officer, for allegedly stealing cable wire from Malawi […]

Man Arrested for Insulting Police on Facebook in Mwanza

Published on January 14, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Mwanza district have arrested 38-year-old Steven Kadewere for insulting the police on a Facebook page. Police spokesperson Hope […]

Man arrested for cultivating Indian hemp in Mzuzu

Published on January 14, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Mzuzu have arrested Jeremiah Hala, 48 yrs, from Jandalala Village, Traditional Authority Kampingo Sibande, in Mzimba District for […]

Two Men Arrested Over Killing of Security Guard in Lilongwe

Published on January 14, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Lilongwe police have arrested two men in connection with the killing of a security guard at Tsoka Market following a […]

High Court to Rule on Chimwendo Banda Bail Application on January 20

Published on January 14, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda will remain on remand until January 20, 2026, when the High […]

Anne Mumba Freed on Bail as Supreme Court Considers Murder Appeal

Published on January 14, 2026 by Edgar Naitha

The Supreme Court of Appeal has granted bail to Anne Mumba, who was convicted of murdering her husband, Professor Peter […]