Local Malawi News

Court Postpones Akster Trial to 2PM as New Witnesses Expected

The court has adjourned the Wim Akster case until 2:00 p.m., following a request from Akster’s lawyers and agreement from […]

Zambian Man Arrested For Chewing His 13 Year-old Stepdaughter

Police in Petauke District,Zambia, have arrested a 32-year-old man of Anusa Village, Chief Kalindawalo, for allegedly defiling his 13-year-old stepdaughter. […]

No Load Shedding During Election Vote Counting – Escom

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) Chief Executive Officer, Kamkwamba Kumwenda, has assured Malawians that there will be no power […]

Blantyre Court Continues Hearing Sexual Abuse Case Against Dutch National

Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court in Blantyre is expected to continue hearing six charges of sexual abuse against Dutch national Wim […]

Gwamba Donates K1 Million to Send Street Boy Chikondi to School

Malawian versatile rapper Duncan Zgyambo, popularly known as Gwamba, has pledged financial support to 8-year-old Chikondi, a boy who has […]

25-Year-Old Driver Arrested for Fatal Accident in Ntchisi

Police in Ntchisi have arrested 25-year-old Frodrick Thom for reckless driving following a road accident that led to the death […]

Teacher Dies After Falling From Vehicle in Neno

A secondary school teacher has died in Neno after reportedly falling from a vehicle on his way to attend a […]

MEC Under Fire as Court Suspends Linthembwe Councillor Poll

The High Court has ordered the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to suspend the councillor election scheduled for September 16 in […]

Chimwala wraps-up campaign with a whistle stop tour

Business came to a standstill on Saturday in Machinjiri township as Independent Shadow Member of Parliament for South Lunzu Constituency […]

Police Arrest 4 Over Plot to Burn Markets, Block Highway Ahead of Malawi Elections

In a significant pre-election security operation, Malawian police have arrested four men for allegedly conspiring to burn down key markets […]

Mulanje Man Badly Burned in House Fire Linked to Illegal Fuel Storage

Charles Khang’a, 42, from Mulanje District, sustained severe burns after his house caught fire. The incident occurred on Thursday at […]

Young Man Found Dead at Mitundu Market

A young man who worked at a video showroom at Mitundu Market in Lilongwe was found dead in the early […]

Primary School Teacher Arrested for Alleged Defilement of 14-Year-Old Pupil

Police in Mwanza have arrested teacher at Fumbi Primary School, on charges of defiling a 14-year-old standard seven pupil. According […]

Shock in Kasungu as Human Leg Discovered at Market

A shocking and chilling incident has occurred at Chatoloma Market in Kasungu, where an unidentified human leg has been discovered. […]

New Poll Predicts MCP Landslide Victory in September Elections

A new pre-election poll by the Malawi-based International Institute for Research and Development in Africa (IIRD Africa) projects that the […]

Kabwila Sues Suleman for Vulgar Remark – Seeks Half a Billion Kwacha Damages

Minister of Higher Education Jessie Kabwila has formally sued Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) National Organising Secretary, Sameer Suleman, over what […]

MEC Chair Dismisses Claims of Early Voting by Police and Military

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja has dismissed claims that police and military personnel have already cast their votes. […]

Blantyre Shadow MP ‘Richard Makondi’ Bemoans Business Operating Environment for Small-scale Traders

By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza The United Transformation Movement(UTM) shadow member of Parliament for Chilomoni, Kabula, Nancholi and Manyowe consistency Richard […]