Debating homosexuality and human rights in Malawi

By Steve Sharra When Malawi’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice Ralph Kasambara announced earlier this month that police had […]

Patchy rains in Malawi bring harvests to some, hunger to many

Drought in parts of Malawi spelled disaster for farmers like Saukila who live from harvest to harvest, surviving on what […]

Bad governance: Joyce Banda must work and stop daily trips

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has said Malawi President Joyce Banda must spend time in office and stop […]

Banja La Mtsogolo and its boss under probe over racism allegations

Marie Stopes International (MSI), a non-profit organisation working globally in sexual and reproductive health-care, has instituted an investigation into racial […]

Malawi to re-open embassy in Kenya

Malawi plans to re-open its High Commission in Nairobi as part of its initiative to strengthen relations with Kenya. This […]

Malawi hands over COMESA Chairmanship to Uganda

Malawi has ended her year-long tour of duty as the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa- COMESA chair with […]

Malawi to benefit as Rathmullan lights up for Christmas

Last year, Rathmullan’s Christmas tree was lit up to little fanfare but this year a group of committed locals plan […]

60-year-old man fathers child with grand-daughter

A 60-year-old Balaka man will spend the next seven years in prison after the Balaka First Grade Magistrate Court found […]

Horny priest suspended days after ordination in Lilongwe

A horny novice priest in Lilongwe could not hold his libido in check even after receiving the Sacrament of Holy […]

American education specialist Karen Wiener found dead in Blantyre hotel room

An American education specialist, Dr Karen Wiener (33), was on Wednesday found dead in her hotel room at Ryalls Hotel […]

Flames off to Cecafa

The Flames on Thursday left for Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Uganda with coach Kinnah Phiri banking his hopes on […]

Gay crusade divides parties

President Joyce Banda’s lack of a clear stance on homosexuality has sparked a fierce national debate with major political parties […]

Vehicle licence levy on fuel awaits legal issues

The government is yet to finalise the process of implementing the payment of vehicle licence fees through a levy on […]

Malawi govt to stop oil drilling if lake is threatened

Energy and Mining Minister Cassim Chilumpha has said government would halt drilling and extraction of oil in Lake Malawi if […]

Lil Wayne to retire from rap and concentrate on sports

Lil Wayne is making retirement plans from the music industry, saying upcoming album “Tha Carter V” will be his last […]

Rihanna spent Thanksgiving with Chris Brown

Rihanna and Chris Brown continue to bewilder us with the news that the former (and rumored current) couple spent Thanksgiving […]

Tumbuka chief asks women to stop boob parade

The most senior Tumbuka chief has a message for women who display their breasts and men who ogle at them: […]

CECAFA 2012 Fixtures and Results

All kick-off times are East African times (one hour ahead of Malawi time) Matches Today Date Matches 24 Nov 15:00 […]

Will Atupele Muluzi be daddy’s good boy?

Atupele Muluzi had no serious contender for the UDF chairmanship. No wonder it was a walkover for him on Tuesday […]

Kudos to Late Bingu Wa Mutharika for his vision

On July 20th, 2011 late President Prof Bingu Wa Mutharika addressed a public lecture at the New State House (now […]

Ely College auction will help to fund project in Malawi

Student and staff at Ely College Sixth Form are hoping to raise £15,000 so they can take part in a […]