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MK10 Billion boost made in CDF funds

Peace KachingweNovember 4, 2026November 4, 202602 mins

The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF) has received an additional K10 billion from government for Constituency Development Fund (CDF) loans, bringing the total funding received in the 2026/2027 financial year to K25 billion.

Police net man over fake press statements

Peace KachingweNovember 3, 2026November 3, 202601 mins

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested Emmanuel Soko aged 39 for allegedly forging and circulating a fake press release bearing the credentials of the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC).

Cattle thieves arrested

Peace KachingweNovember 3, 2026November 3, 202601 mins

Police in Kasungu District have recovered 30 cattle stolen last month from John Mfumu Village, under Traditional Authority Mnyanja, and arrested two suspects in connection with the theft.

Mob kills six people in Ntcheu

Peace KachingweNovember 3, 2026November 3, 202601 mins

Six people have been killed through mob justice in Ntcheu District between January and October this year, with police recording 28 related cases during the period.

HRDC demonstrations return

Timothy NkhonjeraNovember 2, 2026November 2, 202602 mins

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has announced plans to stage protests in Lilongwe, Zomba, and Mzuzu on November 17, 2026 over the fuel and electricity crisis in the country.

“Malawi media under threat”

Bridget MkulaNovember 2, 2026November 2, 202601 mins

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi has raised alarms regarding the apparent inability to hold accountable those who commit acts of violence against journalists in the nation.

Egnat free in sister’s murder case

Peace KachingweNovember 2, 2026November 2, 202601 mins

The High Court in Lilongwe has acquitted Egnat Katengeza in the murder case of her sister, Agnes Katengeza, after ruling that the evidence presented against her was insufficient to require her to enter a defence.