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Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Staff WriterApril 8, 2026April 8, 202602 mins

Global oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that includes the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians – army

Staff WriterApril 4, 2026April 4, 202602 mins

At least 13 people were killed and dozens others wounded by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunitions depot in Burundi’s largest city, Bujumbura, the army has said. It said in its latest update that 57 people, including three soldiers, were wounded. Houses and private vehicles were damaged, while military equipment and facilities were…

Nyamilandu promises standards in SKC plane crash probe

Mike Baluti KondiMarch 30, 2026March 30, 202602 mins

Members of a specialized parliamentary committee established to probe the crash of a Malawi Defence Force aircraft, which resulted in the deaths of former Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, have chosen Walter Nyamilandu as their chairperson.

Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy

Staff WriterMarch 30, 2026March 30, 202601 mins

Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday’s friendly match against Peru at Stade de France – despite being stripped of the title earlier this month. Morocco were declared the winners of the 2025 Afcon tournament when the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of January’s final. Senegal’s players left the field in…

“Malawi’s budget is hopeless” -Chithyola

Clement ChikhomoMarch 26, 2026March 26, 202602 mins

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola-Banda, has expressed his disapproval of the recently approved national budget, stating that it provides no optimism for Malawians, especially the youth and civil servants.

Nigerian arrested for fraud in Malawi

Matilda KhemboMarch 26, 2026March 26, 202601 mins

A Nigerian entrepreneur, Collins Iheanacho Bernard, has been apprehended at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) for allegedly trying to externalize $2800.

Malawi parliament wants MORE taxes on beer, tobacco

Matilda KhemboMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202602 mins

The Health Cluster Committee has suggested the implementation of sin taxes on tobacco, sugar, and alcohol to create a National Health Fund, as Malawi is experiencing a decrease in donor support for health financing.

Malawi police on manhunt for teenager killers

Mike Baluti KondiMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202601 mins

The Malawi Police Service in Monkey Bay is actively pursuing a suspect linked to the death of 19-year-old Thokozani Alfred.

APM, Chihana hold ‘fruitful’ meeting

John MchopwiMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202601 mins

In an uncommon public appearance, the second vice president, Enock Chihana, has taken to social media to discuss a meeting he held with President Peter Mutharika.