Local Malawi News

Court Fines Man K1.2 Million for Possessing Illegal Drugs in Mangochi 

The Second Grade Magistrate’s Court in Namwera, Mangochi District, has ordered 30-year-old Ishmael Dickson to pay a fine of K1.2 […]

Mutharika Moves Back Into Kamuzu Palace

President Peter Mutharika has officially returned to Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. State House Press Secretary Cathy Maulidi confirmed that the […]

Man Jailed Five Years for Stealing ESCOM Power Equipment

The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has sentenced John Labana (30) to five years’ imprisonment for vandalising and stealing electricity equipment […]

Prison Service Rubbishes Claims Dr. Bobe Was Killed by Serving Inmates

The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that suspects in the murder of Dr. […]

Vitumbiko Mumba Pledges Financial, Legal Support to His Cellmates at Lingadzi Police Station

Former Minister of Trade and Mzimba Central lawmaker Vitumbiko Mumba has offered financial and legal assistance to five suspects he […]

High Court to Hear Chimwendo Banda Bail Application Today

The High Court in Lilongwe is today expected to hear a bail application for Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General […]

Temwah Donates K1.3 Million and Bicycles to Mchinji School, Skips Tanzania Awards

Malawian artist Temwah has donated K1.3 million and two bicycles to Madzi Academy School, located along the Mchinji Road, as […]

Court in Lilongwe Finds Rwandan Woman and Accomplice Guilty of Killing Ex-Husband

The High Court in Lilongwe has found two Rwandan nationals guilty of murdering Noel Emile Habimana, who was the former […]

Police Seize 400 Bags of Maize Destined for Zambia at Mchinji

Police have recovered 400 bags of maize weighing 50 kilogrammes each that were being transported by a lorry for sale […]

Child with Albinism Missing for Three Weeks in Mulanje

A child with albinism has been missing for three weeks in Richard Village, under Traditional Authority Mthiramanja in Mulanje District. […]

Court Jails Woman for Biting Off Friend’s Finger Over Man in Neno

A court in Neno has sentenced a 45-year-old woman, Idah Robert, to 48 months in prison after finding her guilty […]

Blantyre Mayor Jomo Osman Elected MALGA President

Blantyre City Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman has today been elected president of the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA). Osman secured […]

Woman Arrested for Burning Nephew’s Hands on Charcoal Stove in Machinga

A 56-year-old woman, Magret Kaunga, from Kawerama Village under Traditional Authority Kawinga in Machinga District, has been arrested for allegedly […]

Airtel Money Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing K7.4 Million From Her Boss

Police in Nkhata Bay have arrested a 28-year-old woman, Kate Thosi, on allegations of stealing K7,475,000 from her employer. Nkhata […]

Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Military Officers After Week-Long Detention

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military officials and a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft after detaining them for more […]

South African man sentenced to life imprisonment for m8rder of his girlfriend

The High Court of South Africa, Mpumalanga Division, has sentenced 38-year-old Mikah Shalamuka Willy Sithole to life imprisonment for the […]

Police Officer Killed by Unknown Assailants in Mchinji

Unknown assailants have killed a police officer in Mchinji District. The deceased has been identified as Bright Kampeza, aged 40, […]

Dowa FM Managing Director Rowland Shani Dies

The Managing Director of Dowa FM, Rowland Shani, has died. He passed away last night at Kamuzu Central Hospital in […]