Woman dies after drinking pesticides
A 51-year-old woman, Judith Suzi Banda, of Dambe Village, Traditional Authority Mpando in Ntcheu District, has died after allegedly consuming pesticides.
Year: 2026
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Fuel prices ‘drop’ in Malawi
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has reduced the pump price of diesel and kerosene for August, while maintaining the price of Petrol. According to a statement signed by MERA Chief Executive Officer Lucas Kondowe, diesel will now be selling at K5,863 per litre, down from K6,306 per litre. This represents a 7.02 percent price…
BREAKING: Chief Malemia sent to 21 years in prison
Chief Malemia of Zomba has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by a Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court after being found guilty of defiling a 16-year-old girl.
Police probing alleged strange murder of Mzuzu woman
Police in Mzuzu say they are investigating reports circulating on social media claiming that a woman, Ritah Mkandawire, has been killed.
Mutharika delegates Chihana to South Africa
President Peter Mutharika has delegated Second Vice-President Enoch Chihana to stand in for him at the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Heads of State and Government Summit in South Africa.
Malawi open maiden Wafcon with win over Nigeria
The Malawi Women’s National Football Team, commenced their inaugural 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) journey with a remarkable 3-2 win against the reigning champions, Nigeria.
South African man accused of intentionally infecting lover with HIV appears in court
A 47 year-old South African man is in custody after allegedly infecting his 38 year-old girlfriend with HIV.
Man dies after mine collapses in Kasungu
A 23 year-old man, Wilson Nkhata, has died after a gold mine collapsed in Nkhwambala Village under Traditional Authority Chitathamapiri in Kasungu District.
Chipungu wants apology from Namiwa
Minister of Lands Chimwemwe Chipungu has requested a public retraction and apology from the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) regarding statements made about him.
Govt agrees with Chinese company on Lake Malawi vessels port
The Malawi Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Xiao Xiang Investment for the construction of four new lake vessels and a modern port at Chipoka in a move aimed at improving water transport and connectivity on Lake Malawi.