Tag: Malawi Defence Force (MDF)

High Court Halts Government Plan to Deploy Five Senior Soldiers to Civil Institutions

Published on November 21, 2025 by Evance Kapito

The High Court in Lilongwe has temporarily halted the government’s decision to deploy five senior Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officers […]

Malawi Maritime Forces Recover Stolen Boat in Monkey Bay, Suspects Arrested

Published on October 6, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A boat belonging to the Malawi Maritime Forces was reportedly stolen by unknown individuals in the early hours of Saturday […]

Namalomba Urges Arrest of Impostors in DPP Uniforms

Published on September 18, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson Shadreck Namalomba has instructed security agencies, including the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence […]

MDF & Police Deployed In Nsanje Central Following Reports Of Political Violence

Published on September 17, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Information reaching this publication indicates that Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and Malawi Police Service (MPS) officers have been deployed to […]

Two Trucks Carrying Ballot Papers Break Down in Ntcheu and Mzuzu

Published on September 10, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Two trucks transporting ballot papers broke down yesterday in Ntcheu and Mzuzu. The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) confirmed the incidents […]

Men in Military Uniform Assault Civilians, Burn Property in Dowa After Brutal Murd3r of MDF Soldier

Published on July 21, 2025 by Evance Kapito

  There was panic and disruption at Mvera Market in Dowa earlier today as a group of unidentified men, reportedly […]

State Witness Tells Court Government Was Sold Old Military Vehicles by SF International

Published on July 10, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A State witness has told the High Court Commercial Division in Lilongwe that businessperson Shiraz Ferreira, of SF International, supplied […]

PAC Slams Police, Army for Failing to Protect Protesters from Panga-Wielding Thugs

Published on June 27, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The quasi-religious governance watchdog, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), has strongly condemned the Malawi Police Service (MPS) and the Malawi […]

Machete Men Disrupt Protest in Lilongwe, Beat Protest Leader

Published on June 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A group of machete men violently disrupted a protest at Community Square in Lilongwe today, scattering demonstrators who had gathered […]

MDF Troops Deployed as Lilongwe Protest Begins

Published on June 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers have arrived at Lilongwe Community Ground, the starting point of today’s demonstrations in the capital, […]

23 Arrested Over Illegal Possession of Firearms and Explosives

Published on June 16, 2025 by Evance Kapito

Malawi Police have confirmed the arrest of 23 individuals suspected of illegally possessing dangerous weapons, including firearms and explosives. Deputy […]

Man Arrested in Mzimba for Impersonating MDF Soldier

Published on June 12, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Mzimba District have arrested 33-year-old Throase Bandawe on suspicion of impersonating a Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier. Mzimba […]

Court Adjourns Chisale’s Case until Tomorrow

Published on May 8, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

The High court in Lilongwe which is handling economic case involving  involving former president body guard known as Norman Chisale, […]

Rising Costs Prompt Malawi to Review Military Deal for Forest Protection

Published on March 28, 2025 by Evance Kapito

Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Owen Chomanika, has revealed that the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) charges approximately 18 […]

Fake MDF Soldier Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

Published on March 28, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A court in Mchinji District has sentenced 30-year-old Huseni Kabichi of Kazyozyo Village in the Kazyozyo Chiefdom to four years […]

17 Arrested for Illegal Forest Activities on Zomba Mountain

Published on February 12, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

At least 17 individuals were arrested and handed over to the police last night for engaging in illegal forest activities […]

Remains of Three Malawian Soldiers Killed in DRC Arrive in Uganda for Repatriation

Published on February 10, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Information reaching this publication indicates that the remains of three Malawian soldiers, who died in the Democratic Republic of Congo […]

MDF and Police Warn of Political Violence Threatening National Security Ahead of 2025 Elections

Published on January 10, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and Malawi Police Service (MPS) say political violence being incited by politicians, CSOs and individuals […]