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Government Tightens Travel Rules, Orders Senior Officials to Fly Economy

Published on November 21, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Government has tightened rules on international travel for senior public officers, directing all officials at Grade C, including heads of […]

Former MITC Boss Kruger Phiri Remains in Custody Over Multiple Fraud Charges

Published on November 12, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Former Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) director general Kruger Phiri remains in police custody following his arrest last Friday […]

Zambia Denounces Forged Letter Claiming End of Maize Deal with Malawi

Published on November 11, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Zambian government has reaffirmed that the maize export agreement with Malawi remains in force, highlighting ongoing cooperation and regional […]

South Africa Deports 490 Malawians for Immigration Violations

Published on November 10, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

South African immigration officials have deported 490 Malawians for violating the country’s immigration laws and regulations. The country’s immigration department […]

Police Confirm Arrest of Neno Police In-Charge Kasalika

Published on November 7, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Neno Police In-Charge Charles Kasalika, who previously served as Deputy Director […]

Zambian Woman Killed, Another Injured in Brutal Attack in Mchinji

Published on November 3, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A Zambian woman has been killed and another left critically injured after a brutal attack in Lipunga Village, Traditional Authority […]

China Forgives Malawi $20 Million in Debt

Published on October 20, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

China has announced that it has forgiven two debts owed by Malawi, totaling approximately $20 million. Chinese Ambassador to Malawi, […]

Malawi Mission Confirms Four Nationals Among Survivors of South Africa Bus Tragedy

Published on October 14, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Officials from the Malawi Mission in South Africa, led by High Commissioner Stella Ndau, visited the site of the tragic […]

42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Crash Involving Zimbabwean and Malawian Nationals

Published on October 13, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

At least 42 people, including a 10-month-old child, have died in a horrific bus accident on the N1 highway near […]

Malawi vs Equatorial Guinea World Cup Qualifier Cancelled Due to Travel Issues

Published on October 9, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Today’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Malawi and Equatorial Guinea has been cancelled due to unexpected travel complications faced by […]

Zambian Fined K3.5 Million for Smuggling Petrol from Malawi into Zambia

Published on September 11, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The First Grade Magistrate’s Court in Mchinji has ordered Zambian national John Soko to pay K3.5 million for attempting to […]

Foreign Affairs Ministry Warns Malawians Against Overseas Job Scams Amid Trafficking Case

Published on September 11, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong warning to Malawians to be cautious of fraudulent overseas job offers […]

September 16 Declared Public Holiday to Allow Voting

Published on September 8, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture has declared September 16 a public holiday. In a statement signed by […]

Melania R. Arreaga Appointed Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe

Published on September 3, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The U.S. government has officially appointed Melania R. Arreaga as the new Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy […]

CSOs Urge President Trump to Scrap $15,000 U.S. Visa Bond for Malawians

Published on August 21, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Some civil society organisations in the country have formally asked U.S. President Donald Trump to remove new travel procedures that […]

US Issues Visa Fraud Warning to Malawi as New Immigration Restrictions Take Effect

Published on July 15, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The United States Government has introduced stricter measures aimed at curbing visa fraud and illegal immigration, with Malawi among the […]

Botswana President Duma Boko Expected in Malawi for Independence Day Celebrations

Published on July 5, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, is expected to arrive in Malawi this afternoon for a three-day official visit. According to a […]

Four Men Sentenced 18 Years For Armed Robbery In Nkhata Bay

Published on June 18, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Nkhata Bay has convicted and sentenced four men to 18 years in prison for robbing […]