Gwaladi arrested, out on bail
Musician Joe Gwaladi was on Wednesday arrested in relation to allegations that he defaced and damaged the Malawian currency at Migowi Trading Centre in…
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Zomba resettles 100 flood victims
About 100 flood victims accommodated at Mulawa Camp in Traditional Authority Mwambo at Jali in Zomba have started a new lease of life following…
Chibambo’s relations want heroes acre protected
Relations of the late Rose Chibambo, the first Malawian female Cabinet member, have lamented the state of her grave site, saying the place is…
China beckons Malawi to new initiative
The Chinese government will soon engage Malawi on joining the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) a mechanism aimed at fostering development around the world.…
PAC for peaceful polls
Public Affairs Committee (PAC) says it has put in place a number of conflict management interventions should challenging scenarios emerge in the May 21…
Malawi security risk tag shock Nigeria, India
Nigeria and India have expressed shock at their high security risk classification by Malawi’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services ahead of the May…
Ombudsman orders police to re-employ dismissed ‘wives’
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered Malawi Police Service (MPS) to re-employ four women dismissed in the course of a police training on…
Escom House K675m demolition bill stirs debate
What? You must be joking! This is how many Malawians reacted to a notice that Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) Limited will pay…
Art, culture showcase at Takulandirani Expo
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture has said it will ensure that local arts and culture are well projected during this year’s Takulandirani Malawi…
Dedza communities restore forests
Communities in Traditional Authority Kaphuka in Dedza have started restoring almost 50 hectares of forest cover of Kapirimutu, Ntcheu and Msongwe hills through natural…
UDF promises to transform Nkhotakota
United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential running mate Frank Mwenifumbo has pledged to give an Export Processing Zone (EPZ) status to four districts including Nkhotakota…
More suspects arrested in Karonga fracas
Nine more people have been arrested in connection with the Karonga witchcraft-related fracas, bringing to 13 the number of suspects. Northern Region Police spokesperson…
Ministry, Unicef in measles vaccination campaign
At least 109 000 under-five children in the country’s nine flood-affected districts are expected to benefit from a measles-rubella vaccination campaign which Ministry of…
UDF promises K200bn revolving loan fund
United Democratic Front (UDF) torchbearer in the May 21 Tripartite Elections Atupele Muluzi has pledged to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a…
Mutharika, Magufuli hold talks today
President Peter Mutharika is this afternoon scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Tanzanian counterpart John Magufuli in Lilongwe amid an unresolved Lake Malawi…
16 die in Easter road accidents
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) says it has recorded 67 road accidents which resulted in 16 deaths during Easter holiday, a rise from 44…
Prisons defuse staff protests
Malawi Prisons Service management yesterday moved swiftly to suppress a planned junior staff strike over promotions that have eluded them, but have been extended…
Girl, 12, saves sister in Rumphi disaster
Thank Kondowe, 12, lies in pain at Rumphi District Hospital with bruises all over her body, arms and head. She did not sustain the…
RVG donates uniform to Chichiri Prison
Former Malawi national football coach Ronny van Geneugden (RVG) has donated a set of uniform to Southern Region Football Association Premier League outfit Chichiri…
MCP pledges to revive electoral reforms debate
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has said his party will bring back to Parliament the Electoral Reforms Bills once ushered into power…