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11 killed in separate shootings in South Africa’s Cape Town

Timothy NkhonjeraAugust 10, 2026August 10, 202602 mins

At least 11 people were killed in three separate shootings in the Cape Town metropolitan area, South African police has said.

Man arrested over illegal fuel possession

Bridget MkulaAugust 10, 2026August 10, 202601 mins

Police in Phalombe have detained a 25-year-old individual named James Jimmy from Chinani Village, under Traditional Authority Chiwalo, for allegedly possessing petroleum products without the necessary permit.

Fired Partners in Hope Staff members seeking MK1 Billion compensation

Staff WriterAugust 10, 2026August 10, 202602 mins

At least four former employees of Partners In Health in Neno are pursuing K1 billion in compensation from their previous employer following their retrenchment in 2020. The group, originally consisting of seven individuals including Shadreck Chipapi, has brought the case before the Industrial Relations Court, which ruled that Partners In Health had terminated their employment…

Malawi reach first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup

Staff WriterAugust 10, 2026August 10, 202602 mins

Malawi women’s national football team, the Scorchers, have made history by qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating Ghana 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday.

Inkosi Gomani’s daughter dies

Peace KachingweAugust 9, 2026August 9, 202601 mins

The daughter of the late Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani III, iNkosazana Yohlanga Edith Thembakako Gomani, has died at the age of 78 following a short illness.

Chakwera sad with Brian Banda’s death

Bridget MkulaAugust 9, 2026August 9, 202601 mins

Former President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera has expressed deep sorrow following the death of veteran broadcaster and communications professional Brian Banda.

Hundreds march against xenophobia in South Africa

Vincent ValaniAugust 9, 2026August 9, 202603 mins

Hundreds marched across cities in South Africa, demanding an end to anti-immigrant violence, which has forced tens of thousands to flee the country.

APM mourns Brian Banda

Peace KachingweAugust 8, 2026August 8, 202601 mins

President Peter Mutharika and the First Lady have expressed deep sadness following the sudden passing of Brian Banda, the Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC).