Local Malawi News

Man Commits Suicide by Throwing Himself In Shire In Neno

An unidentified man is reported to have died by suicide after allegedly throwing himself into the Shire River in Neno […]

Six NEEF Loan Collectors Attacked During Debt Recovery Mission in Nkhotakota

Six loan recovery officers from the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) are receiving treatment after being assaulted during a debt […]

Suspected Carjackers Steal Honda Freed After Assaulting Driver in Lilongwe 

Police are investigating a suspected carjacking incident reported in Area 25 involving a taxi driver who was allegedly assaulted by […]

Man Jailed 60 Months for Vandalising ESCOM Power Transmitter in Dow

The First Grade Magistrate Court at Mkukula in Dowa has sentenced 22-year-old Million Gidion to 60 months in prison after […]

Witch Doctor Arrested in Lilongwe Over Alleged Robbery and Killing of Woman

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a 48-year-old witch doctor, Philip Malenga, on suspicion of robbing and killing 30-year-old Memory Kamange. […]

Teacher Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Raping 12-Year-Old Student in Karonga

A teacher in Karonga has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing a 12-year-old Standard 7 pupil. […]

Kabaza Operator Attacked, Motorcycle Stolen in Neno

Police in Neno have launched a manhunt for an unknown suspect who robbed a kabaza operator and fled with a […]

Report Anyone Selling Chiponde – Health Authorities Urge Malawians

Health authorities in Malawi are urging members of the public to report anyone found selling peanut-based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), […]

CDEDI Calls on Attorney General Mbeta to Resign Over Corruption Allegations

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has written to Attorney General Frank Mbeta urging him to resign […]

Man Drowns While Crossing Flooded River in Ntchisi

A 30-year-old man, Thokozani Masoayere, died while crossing the flooded Chafumbi River in Zamba Village, Ntchisi. Ntchisi Deputy Police Spokesperson […]

Scammers Target Family of Missing 11-Year-Old Comfort Masiye

Authorities in Malawi have reported a new development in the case of missing 11-year-old Comfort Masiye, who has been missing […]

Missing Lilongwe Woman Found Dead, Suspects Arrested

Police in Lilongwe have confirmed that Memory Kamange, who went missing on February 11, 2026, has been found dead. Memory […]

Social Media Buzz as Influencer Gerald Chavez Kampanika Responds to Viral Cheating Allegations

Social media in Malawi woke up to intense online chatter after photos surfaced showing well-known influencer Gerald Chavez Kampanika with […]

MBC Fires Director General George Kasakula

The Board of Directors of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) yesterday dismissed its Director General, George Kasakula. Kasakula confirmed the development, […]

Two Children Die After Suspected Food Poisoning in Ntchisi

Two children in Ntchisi, Natasha Ndeketeya (4 years old) and her cousin Favor Simeon (2 years old) have died after […]

Police Nab Driver Who Used Coffin to Conceal Charcoal in Chikwawa

Police in Chikwawa have arrested a hearse driver, Leonard Kalonga, 59, from Chibwana Village under Traditional Authority Mpama in Chiradzulu […]

Woman Swept Away by River Found Dead in Lake Malawi

A 32-year-old woman, Jamira Yazido, has been found dead in Lake Malawi after she was swept away by a river […]

Mutharika Gives Public Doctors 30 Days to Close Their Private Clinics

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has ordered doctors and other public health workers to divest from private hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies […]