Man goes missing after attempting to cross a river
A 30-year-old man, William Manda, is missing after attempting to cross the Lweya River in Nkhatabay District.
Month: January 2026
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Three brothers arrested for murder in Karonga
Police in Karonga have arrested three brothers in connection with the murder of a 43-year-old man, Denis Mughogho, which occurred at Juma Village in the district.
Beer kills shoe repairer
Christopher Dzimbiri, 38, a well-known shoe repairer at Chintheche Market in Nkhata Bay District, has died after allegedly consuming alcohol on an empty stomach.
Rains cause havoc in Mzuzu, thirty households need assistance
Over 30 households in various locations of in Mzuzu City have been rendered destitute following a heavy down pour late Sunday afternoon. Confirming the development in an interview, Mzuzu City Council Disaster Desk Officer Macdonald Gondwe said over six wards in the city have been affected with heavy rains, strong winds and flash floods following…
Referee Kafakale nearly killed for ending a match at 75 minutes
There was drama when referee of the NBM FAM Cup final in Ntchisi district, Rabison Kafakale, was beaten for ending the match at 75 minutes.
Medical officer kills friend for stealing beer
A medical officer Patrick Manzanka has been arrested for killing his friend who was accused of stealing beer at a party in Dowa district.
Lobola causes TROUBLE: Man kills mother, father injured
A 32-year-old man whose name is Zikuthabwanji Dimiyoni, has been arrested for killing his mother and injuring his father over K10,000 lobola money from his sister’s marriage. The incident happened on December 30, 2025, at Zipendo Village, Nathenje, Lilongwe. Dimiyoni reportedly attacked his parents with a wooden stick after they asked for their share of…
“I stopped Wanderers from practicing witchcraft”-Mpinganjira
Mighty Wanderers Football club has been practicing rituals and traditional practices, to win competitions only for financier Thom Mpinganjira to stop the actions years ago.
Childbirth complications kill Malawi police officer
A police officer based at Kawale Police Station in Lilongwe, Joyce Banda, has died due to complications related to childbirth. Banda was widely known as a kind and dedicated officer who carried out her duties with professionalism and a warm smile. Colleagues and members of the community have described her as hardworking and respectful. Her…
Two young siblings die after electrocution
Two young siblings have died after stepping on an electric wire inside their home in Chikwawa district, Malawi Data has learnt.