Govt warns on Chieftaincy wrangles
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has issued a warning against the establishment of titles and kingdoms for any group within the country, stating that such actions threaten national unity.
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Tanzanian president Samia Hassan loses husband
Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died.
Hassan passed away on the morning of while receiving treatment after developing heart complications.
Chief proposes child control in Malawi
Senior Chief Dzoole from Dowa district has advocated for Parliamentarians to engage in discussions and formulate a law on family planning to address what he refers to as rapid population growth in Malawi.
‘’I have not received any support’’- says late Sidik Mia’s second wife
Five years after former Malawi Congress Party vice-president Sidik Mia died from Covid-19, his second wife, Fatra Mia, has broken her silence on the estate dispute that followed his death.
Woman in police cell over theft
Police in Lilongwe have arrested a 25-year-old woman for reportedly acquiring various items valued at K363,000 from a local businesswoman using fraudulent payment screenshots. Khumbo Sanyiwa, the deputy public relations officer at Lilongwe Police Station, stated that the suspect, identified as Judith Phiri, ordered and received multiple items, including pots, while sending counterfeit screenshots that…
‘’Malawi football is evil. Charms are used’’- Gabadinho claims
Malawi forward Gabadinho Mhango has made startling claims about the use of traditional charms, commonly known as juju, in Malawian football, saying some teams resort to supernatural practices in an attempt to gain an advantage over opponents.
Court ‘not ready’ with ruling on DPP role
The High Court of Malawi, in Lilongwe, has postponed its decision regarding the constitutional challenge to the appointment of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Fostino Maele, as the court has indicated that the judgment is not yet ready.
Malawian Soldier convicted of rape
Diof Simaone, a 36-year-old soldier from Kamuzu Barracks, has been found guilty of engaging in sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl, resulting in her pregnancy.
Measles strike Kasungu
Kasungu District has reported more than 90 measles cases from June 2025 to June of this year.
Lilongwe City to have electricity run buses
The Lilongwe City Council has revealed its intention to create Lilongwe Electric Transit Limited (LETL), which will manage electric buses throughout the capital, representing the city’s inaugural comprehensive public bus system.