Zambia stops election results counting
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country following reports of violence targeting polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers. In a press release dated August 14, 2026, ECZ Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis said the decision had been made due to the deteriorating security…
Lawyer offers free service to suspected car thief
Lawyer and Dowa Kasangadzi Member of Parliament George Jivason Kadzipatike says he will defend Blessings Mbalagwe without charging him legal fee (pro bono) following his arrest over allegations that he stole a Nissan Navara vehicle in South Africa.
National ICT Survey on the cards
The National Statistical Office (NSO) is set to assess how Malawians access and use digital technologies through the Fourth National Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Survey, scheduled for August to October 2026.
Police arrest 40 vandals in Balaka
Police in Balaka have taken into custody 40 people linked to incidents of violence, looting, and property destruction that occurred in Mponda.
Inagwa bwanji?: Chikangawa plane crash probe to continue
The Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee that is investigating the Chikangawa plane crash has commenced the analysis of evidence gathered during the initial phase of witness hearings.
“Don’t mock Flames”- says Micium Mhone
Blue Eagles and Malawi national football team player Micium Mhone has urged football fans to celebrate the historic success of the Scorchers without using it as an opportunity to mock or undermine the Flames.
Malawi and Cameroon for Wafcon honors this Sunday
Malawi and Cameroon will face off in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final this Sunday fter contrasting semi-final victories last night.
Bad Romance: Woman kills husband after disagreement
Police in Mponela, Dowa, have arrested a woman identified as Debora Frank for allegedly killing her husband identified as, Ndolo Zipi, aged 42 following a marital disagreement.
Mzuzu Council stops road fees collection
Mzuzu City Council has put a temporary halt to the collection of road user fees, citing issues with network connectivity and traffic congestion at certain collection points.
Three men acquitted of manslaughter
The High Court in Blantyre has acquitted Owen Chisala, Sekani Ausman and Don Mlenga, who were facing manslaughter charges under Section 208 of the Penal Code over the death of their relative, Chikondi Mmangitsa.


