Local Malawi News

Two Men Fined for Possessing and Transporting Fuel Without Permit in Dowa

Two men, Dickson Manuel and Jefule Hezekiah, both aged 36, have been convicted and fined by the Second Grade Magistrate’s […]

UTM Councillor Alfred Butao Elected Rumphi District Council Chairperson

Nkhamanga Ward Councillor, Alfred Butao of the United Transformation Movement (UTM), has been elected Chairperson of Rumphi District Council. Butao […]

22-Year-Old Man Dies After Mine Collapses in Nsanje

A 22-year-old man identified as Jusa Jusa from Thondo Village, under Senior Chief Mbenje in Nsanje District, has died after […]

55-Year-Old Woman in Mangochi Dies from Low Blood Sugar After Consuming Kachasu On Empty Stomach

A 55-year-old woman, identified as Grace Aaron, has died after consuming a bottle of kachasu alcohol without eating in the […]

Former MITC Boss Kruger Phiri Remains in Custody Over Multiple Fraud Charges

Former Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) director general Kruger Phiri remains in police custody following his arrest last Friday […]

Man Electrocuted While Attempting to Vandalize ESCOM Equipment in Lilongwe

A man has died after being electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal or vandalize ESCOM electrical infrastructure in Lilongwe. In […]

Bakili Muluzi Steps Down as Mediator in Dispute Over Edgar Lungu’s Burial Site

Former Malawian president Bakili Muluzi has officially withdrawn from his role as mediator in efforts to resolve the ongoing dispute […]

Police Arrest Former Deputy IG Ackis Muwanga for Alleged Extortion

Former Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations), Ackis Muwanga, has been arrested by police officers over allegations of extortion. Deputy […]

The Myths And Realities Behind Loose Slots

Novice and expert slot players usually hear about loose slot machines. This means they “pay out more often” than other […]

Kwemo Slams Maso Awards Snub, Sparks Debate on Producer Recognition

Lilongwe basedproducer Kwemo has expressed frustration after being left off the official nominee list for the Maso Awards – Best […]

Justice Minister to Complete Review of Chikangawa Plane Crash Reports This Week

Minister of Justice, Charles Mhango, has confirmed that by the end of this week, he will have completed reviewing reports […]

Zambia Denounces Forged Letter Claiming End of Maize Deal with Malawi

The Zambian government has reaffirmed that the maize export agreement with Malawi remains in force, highlighting ongoing cooperation and regional […]

Phwetekere Rejects Secondment to Domasi College of Education

Executive Director of the Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board, Prince Phwetekere, has declined his secondment to Domasi College […]

Peter Alex Banda, Triza Silo Elected to Lead Lilongwe City Council

Peter Alex Banda has been elected Mayor of Lilongwe City after securing 17 votes against William Khumbo Ngulube’s six in […]

Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Motorcycle Robbery and Assault in Dowa

A 32-year-old man, Thokozani Kamanja, from Dungamisa Village, Traditional Authority Mkukula in Dowa District, has been sentenced to 11 years […]

Zambian Woman Dies After Consuming Poison Amid Pressure from Husband to Have Childre

A 28-year-old woman from Chipata in Zambia’s Eastern Province has died by suicide after allegedly facing intense pressure from her […]

MERA Dismisses Fake Fuel Distribution Report

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has dismissed as fake a social media report claiming to show the country’s fuel […]

Popular Malian TikToker ‘Mariam Cissé’ Executed by Suspected Jihadists After Being Accused of Helping The Army

A young Malian TikToker, Mariam Cissé, has been abducted and killed execution-style by suspected jihadists in the Timbuktu region, after […]