Police hunting for murder suspect
Police in Mponela, Dowa District, have initiated an active search for an individual accused of fatally stabbing Madalitso Richard, a 23-year-old victim, following a disagreement concerning a pig.
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Govt denies Malawi Kwacha devaluation call
Government has dismissed reports suggesting that Malawi is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to devalue the Malawi Kwacha under a new Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme.
AKA murder case rages on
The seven men accused of murdering South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, are expected to return to the Durban High Court today on Wednesday as the case continues.
Mbeta joins the Suleman debacle case
Attorney General Frank Mbeta has joined as an interested party, a court case in which Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman is challenging an injunction which one citizen Austin Mkoka obtained against the formation of 12 parliamentary committees to probe the operations of some statutory bodies.
Phalombe man fined for causing death
The Phalombe First Grade Magistrate’s Court has imposed a K700,000 fine on 34-year-old Grecium Liyapa for causing death through reckless and negligent riding. According to testimony from State Prosecutor Sub-Inspector Maurice Walumbe, on the early morning of September 28, 2026, Cosmas Toto, who has since died, was operating an unregistered motorcycle traveling from Phalombe toward…
“Mutharika is performing , BUT”NAP says
The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has issued a measured endorsement of President Peter Mutharika’s inaugural year in office, while emphasizing that his administration must transition from commitments and policy declarations to tangible outcomes that everyday Malawians can experience.
Bishop ARRESTED for murder
Police in Dowa have arrested 41-year-old Bishop Medran Chirwa of Fountain of Victory Church in Lilongwe in connection with the murder of 31-year-old Tathokoza Salimu, an employee of FDH Bank.
Catholic Church thieves arrested
Police in Blantyre have arrested five suspects in connection with a robbery at the Parish Priest’s house at St Lawrence Nkoka Catholic Parish in Manase, Blantyre.
Saint dishes Kilomita
Malawian Afrobeat artist Saint Realest has officially released the music video for his highly anticipated track ‘Kilomita’. The track featured on his 15-track album ‘Saintrified’, has gained significant momentum across Malawi and Zambia. The song has achieved viral status on TikTok and Reels, with audiences and Zambian music promoters recognizing it as a standout track…
IMF engages Malawi on the economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that Malawi has achieved substantial advancement toward establishing a new Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, highlighting enhancements in domestic revenue mobilization, stricter spending management, and structural market reforms