Local Malawi News

Medical Assistant Dies in Motorcycle Crash Along Mangochi-Makanjira Road

A 44-year-old medical assistant, identified as Paul Kumala, died after his motorcycle plunged into a deep trench along the Mangochi […]

Over 14 Million at Health Risk as Trump’s USAID Cuts Threaten Africa’s Poor

More than 14 million people, mainly from African countries, could face serious health challenges in the next five years following […]

Two Chinese Nationals Among Suspects Arrested in Zambia’s Ongoing Drvg Trafficking Crackdown

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Zambia has intensified its nationwide fight against drug trafficking and abuse, with recent operations […]

President Chakwera to Officially Open National Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is today, Tuesday, 2nd July 2025, scheduled to preside over the official opening of the […]

Cassim Chilumpha Joins Presidential Race as 15th Candidate Ahead of September Polls

Former Vice President Dr. Cassim Chilumpha has officially entered Malawi’s 2025 presidential race, becoming the 15th hopeful to collect nomination […]

Onesimus Unveiled as Ecobank Malawi Brand Ambassador for New Promo

Ecobank Malawi has officially unveiled celebrated Malawian Afro-pop star Onesimus, also known as “Africa Butter,” as the face of its […]

Ras Chikomeni Chirwa Withdraws from 2025 Presidential Race Due to Financial Challenges

Ras Chikomeni David Chirwa, who had earlier announced his intention to contest in the September 16, 2025 general election, has […]

CSEC Urges Gangata to Postpone Demos to Protect Students’ Exam Environment

The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has called on Alfred Gangata, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Deputy Regional Governor for […]

Katete Pupils Storm Beer Hall, Demand Lessons from Absentee Drunk Teacher

Learners from Katete Primary School have taken education into their own hands after following their teacher to a local beer […]

Man Arrested In Neno For Having Sex With One-Year-Old Daugter

Police in Zalewa, Neno District, have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of having sex with his one-year-old daughter. According […]

Father Arrested for Allegedly Defiling His One-Year-Old Daughter in Neno

Police at Zalewa in Neno District have arrested a 24-year-old man, Christopher Lameck, on suspicion that he has been defiling […]

Woman Sentenced to Three Years Hard Labour for Stealing Phones at Zomba Central Hospital

In Zomba, the Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 22-year-old Janet Banda to three years imprisonment with hard labour after […]

Chimwala promises continued development support for Machinjiri, handover borehole

Independent Member of Parliament for South Lunzu Constituency Alex Chimwala has promised to continue with development projects with or without […]

Chimwala condemns torching of Nanthoka Police Unit in Machinjiri

Independent Member of Parliament for South Lunzu Constituency Alex Chimwala has strongly condemned the torching of Nanthoka Police Unit in […]

Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating Cousin to Death in Ntchisi

Police in Ntchisi have arrested a 25-year-old man, Mapemphero Phiri, in connection with the death of his cousin, Jackson Chilema, […]

Two Brothers Jailed 14 Years for Vandalising Escom Property in Mchinji

The Mchinji First Grade Magistrate’s court has convicted and sentenced two brothers, Mabvuto Mbewe, aged 42, and Pemphero Mbewe, aged […]

Malawi Pays Tribute as Today Marks One Year Since Lucius Banda’s Passing

Today marks exactly one year since Malawi lost one of its most iconic music legends, Soja Lucius Banda, and tributes […]

Police Seize 180 Litres of Petrol, Arrest One in Mulanje

Mulanje police have arrested 36-year-old Anthony Mwalowa for illegal possession and transportation of petrol. According to Mulanje Police Assistant publicist […]