Local Malawi News

Chakwera renames Phalombe Hospital to Chilembwe Hospital

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has renamed Phalombe District Hospital to John Chilembwe Hospital, as a way of honoring John Chilembwe’s […]

Escom Transformer Vandalism Hits Phalombe

Vandals targeted an Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (Escom) transformer at Mankhanamba village in Phalombe district, stealing essential parts and causing […]

Covid 19 Is Back- Nsanje Records 7 Cases

Covid 19 pandemic resurfaces after conspicuous disappearance for some years as Nsanje district has registered seven fresh cases today. Five […]

Armed Criminals Raid Businessman’s House, Steal 6 Million Kwacha in Mangochi

Unknown criminals armed with panga knives and rifles stole over 6 million Kwacha and other items from a businessman’s house […]

Floods kill three, damage property in Dowa

Three people in Dowa have died whilst 139 have been left destitute following flash floods which occurred on Saturday, after […]

EGENCO Gives Hope Of No Blackouts

Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited -EGENCO has announced that it has concluded maintenance works that it was undertaking at Nkula […]

Lecturer Yapikachi Msiska Kambala dies in road accident

A 31-year-old Lecturer at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) Yapikachi Msiska Kambala has died in a fatal road accident that […]

Primary Teacher Nabbed For Theft In Mulaje

Police in Mulanje has arrested a  41 year-old primary school teacher for allegedly breaking into the house of a secondary […]

These 5 Tourist Attractions are Set to Make Malawi a Top African Destination in 2024

Photo: https://unsplash.com/photos/silhouette-of-mountains-during-sunset-9zlTSybQKzY In 2024, Malawi is poised to emerge as a premier African destination, beckoning travelers with mesmerizing landscapes and […]

39-Year-Old Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer and Scamming Job Seekers with Fake Police Letters

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has confirmed the arrest of a 39-year-old man, Yona Ernest, for allegedly producing fake admission […]

Two Arrested in Mchinji with 68 Bags of Counterfeit Fertilizer

Two men, Labani Aaron, 38, and Petros Makwenda, 47, were arrested today at Nkwazi trading centre in Mchinji for allegedly […]

Police Officer Shot by Colleague While Attempting Arrest of Suspects in Phalombe

In Phalombe last night, a police officer, Hamid Manyamula, was accidentally shot in the left upper arm by a colleague […]

Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Saving Woman from Rape, Facing Murder Charges

Police have arrested two men in Mangochi for allegedly killing a 32-year-old man who was found attempting to rape a […]

Happy Chilembwe Day: Brief History of Rev. John Chilembwe

The year 2015 marks a centenary after the Chilembwe uprising against imperial Britain – an activity that is believed to […]

Balaka Police Apprehend 15-Year-Old Boy Accused of Fatally Stabbing Sister Over Cooking Dispute

A 15-year-old boy (name withheld) who was on the run after allegedly stabbing to death his 26-year-old elder sister, Fyness […]

A Man Found Dead in Bua River, Dowa: Police Investigate Possible Foul Play

The lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered in the Bua River on January 11th in the Chilora area, […]

DPP Deputy Director of Legal Affairs Oscar Asima Taulo resigns

Deputy Director of Legal Affairs in the former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Oscar Asima Taulo, has resigned from the […]

Woman Slapped 16 Years Imprisonment For Sleeping With A Minor In Kasungu

Kasungu Senior Resident Magistrate court has convicted and sentenced a 38-year-old woman to 16 years imprisonment with hard labour for […]