Local Malawi News

Rights Group Condemns “Barbaric” Murder of Enock Simfukwe, Accuses Zambia Police of Victim-Blaming

The Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) has strongly condemned the brutal torture and killing of 22-year-old Enock Simfukwe, whose body […]

MERA Bans Petrol Stations from 24-Hour Operations Amid Fuel Scandal

The Malawi Energy Authority (MERA) has banned some petrol stations from operating for 24 hours. In a statement, the agency […]

Court Dismisses DPP Challenge Against MEC Appointment ‘Andrew Mpesi’

The High Court in Blantyre has dismissed an application by the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to challenge the appointment […]

Ekhaya FC Signs Trio Amidst Suspension and Fine for First-Choice Goalkeeper ‘Elias Missi’

In a week of contrasting fortunes, Ekhaya Football Club has moved to strengthen its squad with three new signings while […]

Court Throws Out DPP’s Judicial Review Request Over MEC CEO Mpesi Appointment

Judge Mandala Mambulasa has dismissed the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) application for a judicial review of Andrew Mpesi’s appointment as […]

DPP’s Peter Mutharika Hits the Ground With Campaign Trail

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has announced that its leader, former president Arthur Peter Mutharika, will officially hit the […]

Fredo Brings Zambian Star ‘Yo Maps’ to Perform for Free in Blantyre

Zambian music sensation Yo Maps has confirmed that he will be in Malawi to perform at a free youth concert […]

Mutharika to Begin Holding Rallies This Week, DPP Confirms

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has announced that its leader, Peter Mutharika, will begin holding campaign rallies in various regions […]

Nsanje Court Fines Man K120,000 For Illegal Possession Of Fuel

Nsanje Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced 50-year-old Sheha Mpondanguwo to pay a fine of K120,000 or, in default, serve […]

Kabwe Farmer Targeted in Acid Attack Plot as Suspect Dies in Custody

Police in Kabwe have opened investigations into a suspected plot to cause grievous harm following the death of a 22-year-old […]

UDF Candidate’s Death Forces Election Suspension in Mzuzu’s Luwinga Ward

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has suspended the local government election in Luwinga Ward, Mzuzu City North Constituency, following the […]

Three Arrested in Rumphi for Illegal Possession of Fuel

Police in Rumphi have arrested Joel Gondwe, 35, John Chanza, 56, and Murateni Nyirenda, 39, for being found in possession […]

4 Nabbed for Housebreaking in Rumphi-Stolen Property Worth K5 Million Recovered

Police in Rumphi are keeping in custody four suspects on allegations of housebreaking and theft, where a motorcycle and property […]

Jane Ansah Honors Late VP Saulos Chilima at Nthungwa Crash Site – Netizens Criticize the Move

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) running mate Dr. Jane Ansah today paid tribute to the late former Vice-President Saulos Chilima by […]

Mzuzu City Council Workers Sit-In Over Pay and Pensions Enters Second Day

Around 300 Mzuzu City Council workers are continuing a sit-in, demanding a 10% salary increase and 25% pension remittance to […]

Missing Zambian Medical Student Found Dead in Decomposed State – Suicide Suspected

The semi-decomposed remains of Abel Nsapato, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Zambia’s Ridgeway Campus, have been discovered near Sun […]

Man Arrested for Allegedly Kill!ng His Grandfather in Chitipa

Police in Chitipa are holding a 37-year-old man, Imale Silumbu, from Mwamukono 2 Village under Senior Chief Mwenemisiku, for allegedly […]

Driver Dies Aft er Truck Overturns In Chikwawa

A 50-year-old lorry driver, Lomawu Masimo, has died after the Toyota Dyna he was driving overturned along the Chikwawa escarpment […]