Mchinji villagers burn police unit
An irate mob in Mchinji on Sunday burnt down Mkanda police Unit and freed four “dangerous” suspects, claiming officers earlier […]
Kamlepo Kalua cautions govt on January 17 demos
A veteran politician is strongly advising the Joyce Banda administration to tread carefully in handling issues surrounding the nationwide demonstrations […]
Woman dies after drinking kachasu
A woman from Changata village, Traditional Authority Changata in Thyolo died last Wednesday after reportedly drinking a local distilled spirit […]
Malawi joins the world to welcome 2013
Celebrations are being held in Malawi and around the world to mark the New Year. Hundreds of people gathered around […]
Demo organisers doge criticism, stick on plan
Organisers of the January 17 demonstrations say they are not shaken by the stand taken by some civil rights activists, […]
JB refuses to trim cabinet
Malawi President Joyce Banda has dismissed calls for her to trim her ‘bloated’ cabinet as one of the austerity measures. […]
Former S.African president Mandela ‘much better’: Zuma
Former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is looking much better after more than two weeks in hospital, […]
Zambia central bank launches rebased currency
Zambia’s central bank launched its rebased kwacha currency on Tuesday, removing three zeros from new denominations which will run side […]
Joyce Banda Adamant on Reforms, Debate Gay Rights
President Banda of Malawi has given her first live interview to a private broadcaster, saying she will not backtrack on […]
Ex Miners want to meet JB over pension, benefits
About 10,000 Malawian miners who worked in South Africa want President Mrs. Joyce Banda to intervene in their quest to […]
Director of Public Prosecutions starts working on July 20 files
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has started working on the files on July 20, 2011 demonstrations. […]
Food for vote: JB asks food beneficiaries to vote for her
President Joyce Banda has asked beneficiaries of her food handouts to remember her gesture during voting in 2014. Speaking yesterday […]
January 17 demos: PAC, IPI, MDP differ on dialogue snub
The refusal by organizers of the planned January 17 demonstrations to engage in dialogue with the government over the concerns […]
Kora Awards finally held on Sunday as Chris Brown, Rihanna attends
US rapper Chris Brown and Rihanna were among the high profile artists who attended the 12th Edition of the Kora […]
Joyce Banda vows not to declare her assets
President Joyce Banda indicated yesterday she will not declare her assets now. This is a direct response to the long […]
JB bans maize exports
Malawian President Joyce Banda has banned the export of maize to neighbouring country, including Tanzania. Ms Banda has also ordered […]
PP’s policy document a secret – Msonda
The governing People’s Party (PP) says it will keep its policy document a guarded secret as it is afraid that […]
MCP wants international observers ahead of 2014 polls
The leadership of the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is urging a team of international observer to come and monitor […]
Airtel registers 2.7 million customer growth
The population of mobile phone users continues to grow in Malawi as one of the mobile phone service providers Airtel […]
Lightning kills 2, injures 4 others
Lighting on Friday killed two people and injured four others at a funeral in Chiradzulu. Chiradzulu police spokesperson Ralph Makondetsa […]
Perverts of the year 2012
In 2012 The Weekend Times investigated and exposed various men who were caught pants down. Horny Disk Jockey The shenanigan […]