Local Malawi News

Joyce Banda Calls for Electoral Reforms to Empower Women in Politics

Former President of Malawi, Joyce Banda, has expressed concern over the continued marginalization of women in the country’s political space, […]

Woman Arrested After Throwing Newborn Baby Into Pit Latrine in Zambia

Police in Zambia’s Southern Province have arrested a 22-year-old woman for attempting to kill her newborn baby by throwing the […]

Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes at Mogadishu Airport, Investigation Underway

A Ugandan military helicopter with eight people on board has crashed at the main international airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, […]

Fr. Dr. George Buleya Appointed New Vicar General of Archdiocese of Blantyre

The Archdiocese of Blantyre has appointed Reverend Father Dr. George Buleya as its new Vicar General, effective July 20, 2025. […]

Malawi Seeks New Health Partners as USAID Shuts Down Operations

The Ministry of Health says it is actively engaging with other development partners to fill the gap left in the […]

Health Ministry Under Fire as Court Blocks Questionable Recruitments

The High Court has granted an injunction to over 500 unemployed nurses, halting the deployment of newly recruited or promoted […]

Cha Cha Seeks Court Injunction Against Tamia Ja Over Defamation Content

Malawian socialite and entrepreneur Chawezi Banda, popularly known as Cha Cha, has filed an application for an injunction at the […]

‘Don’t lose hope APM will rescue you’-Mpinganjira urges DPP supporters in Machinjiri

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Blantyre City Centre Chipiliro Mpinganjira has urged the people of Machinjiri to […]

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 […]