Local Malawi News

Man Arrested in Dowa for Illegal Possession of Medical Drugs

Police in Dowa have arrested a 27-year-old man, Madalitso Tsanzo, for allegedly being in possession of essential medical drugs without […]

Govt Confirms 22 Citizens Were on Board Bus in Fatal Limpopo Crash

Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 22 Malawian nationals were aboard the bus involved in a tragic road […]

“Minibus Owners Taking Advantage of Us,” Passenger Cry Foul

Commuters across the country have expressed concern over the sudden increase in minibus fares, which have reportedly gone up by […]

Malawi Mission Confirms Four Nationals Among Survivors of South Africa Bus Tragedy

Officials from the Malawi Mission in South Africa, led by High Commissioner Stella Ndau, visited the site of the tragic […]

Trust Gone Wrong – Duo Arrested for Stealing Friend’s Motorbike

Police in Masambanjati, Thyolo have arrested two men suspected of stealing a motorbike belonging to a fellow villager. Police spokesperson […]

Four Arrested over Theft and Malicious Damage in Nkhata Bay

Police in Nkhata Bay are keeping in custody kamwendo Nkhoma; 31, Lowani Juba; 54, Jack Banda, 38 and Austin Chiusi; […]

‘I Did Not Marry Seven Times or Drink Alcohol’- Gospel Veteran ‘Lloyd Phiri’ Breaks Silence

Veteran Malawian gospel musician Lloyd Phiri has shared a heartfelt account of his life, career, and personal journey on his […]

Fired Truck Driver Found Dead in Unfinished House in Chikwawa

A man identified as Imran Abdullah Phiri from Iponga in Karonga District has been found dead in an unfinished house […]

Man Killed and Dumped in Shire River in Nsanje

Unidentified individuals have killed a man, Macheso Nyozo, and dumped his body in the Shire River in Nsanje District. Nsanje […]

Hospital Staff Strike Over Nurse’s Death in Phalombe

Information reaching this publication indicates that staff at Rev. John Chilembwe General Hospital in Phalombe District have gone on strike […]

Fire Guts House in Nkhata Bay, Property Worth K25 Million Lost

A fire has gutted a house belonging to Fatima Kilembe in Nkhata Bay District, resulting in the destruction of property […]

Government Suspends Civil Service Recruitment and Promotions Over Rising Wage Bill

The government has suspended all recruitment and promotion exercises in the civil service with immediate effect, citing an unsustainable increase […]

Jealous husband on run after hacking wife over Cheating Allegations, Police launch man hunt

Police in Chiradzulu are hunting for a 45-year-old man, Gift Sankhulani, who is suspected of seriously injuring his wife, Senzani […]

Man Takes Own Life Following Domestic Dispute in Mwanza

A man in Mwanza District has reportedly taken his own life following a disagreement with his wife over family matters. […]

Malawi Braces for Food Shortage Crisis Affecting Millions

Malawi is set to face a daunting food security challenge, with approximately four million citizens, accounting for 22 percent of […]

Man Found Dead After Reportedly Drinking Alcohol on an Empty Stomach

A man of unknown identity has been found dead at Dyeratu Market in Chikwawa District, after reportedly drinking alcohol for […]

Kondwani Nankhumwa Enters Race for Speaker of Parliament

President of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kondwani Nankhumwa, has officially announced his candidacy for the position of Speaker of […]

MACRA, MEC, MHC to Move Back to Blantyre, MPS to Zomba

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has issued Executive Order No. 01 of 2025, directing the relocation of selected government institutions to […]