Long at last: Chimwendo granted BAIL
Richard Chimwendo Banda, the Secretary General of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has been granted immediate release from Maula Prison by High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda.
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Man dies after shaft collapses
Tragedy struck in Kasungu as a 57-year-old man, Martias Moyo, has died after a mine shaft collapsed while illegally mining gold in Kachenga village.
Malawi to plant 41 million trees this year
The Malawi government has set an ambitious target to plant 41 million trees in the 2025/2026 National Forestry Season.
Water scarcity hits Malawi capital city
Several areas in Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, are currently experiencing severe water shortages, Malawi Data has learnt.
Murder convict granted bail
Anne Mumba, convicted of murdering her husband Professor Peter Mumba, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court of Appeal pending her appeal against the conviction.
Nine people in hospital after eating poisoned maize
Nine people from two families have been hospitalized in Mulanje district after eating suspected poisonous maize bran, Malawi Data has learnt.
Crocodile kills suspected thief
A crocodile has killed a 32 year old man identified as Zanki Finta a suspected thief who was being chased by people around Ruo River in Nsanje District, Malawi Data News has learnt.
Asthma claims life of ex Malawi deputy Speaker of Parliament Kazombo
Madalitso Kazombe, the former Deputy Speaker of the Malawi Parliament, has died after battling severe asthma.
New cabinet ministers to take oath tomorrow
The swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Ministers is happening , at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.
Mama Kadzamira fights on land wrangle
Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, former President Hastings Kamuzu Banda’s official hostess, has secured a High Court order halting her eviction from Tichitenje Farm in Mchinji.