Chimwendo to remain under police custody
High Court Judge Mzondi Mvula adjourned the bail ruling hearing for former local government minister Richard Chimwendo Banda to December 24, giving the State time to respond to the application.
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Marte’s brother dies after collapsing
Uchizi Taiman Nkhata, brother to the late musician Martse has died after collapsing in his vehicle.
Lightening kills three people in Dowa
Lightning struck a construction site in Lumbadzi, Dowa district killing three people and injuring one.
Lightening kills two teenage sisters
Two sisters, Ellen Kambwemba, 19, and Esther Kambwemba, 15, died after being struck by lightning at a maize field in Chikwawa district.
Study shows bilharzia mutation on STIs like symptoms
Bilharzia, a disease transmitted from livestock to humans, is mutating and causing symptoms similar to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to hybrid genetics affecting the human reproductive system.
South African tourist still missing in Malawian forest since July
Gerhardus Albertus Janse Van Rensburg, a 72-year-old South African tourist, remains missing in Nyika National Park, Malawi, since July 17, 2025. Despite extensive search efforts involving park rangers, police, drones, and helicopters, no trace has been found.
Van Rensburg disappeared after leaving his vehicle barefoot to seek directions while navigating the park with his wife, Noelien, using Google Maps. The search operation has faced challenges due to the park’s dense terrain, harsh conditions, and high-altitude plateaus.
The family is considering legal steps to declare Van Rensburg dead, citing a “long and painful wait”. Authorities continue to appeal for information and are deploying K9 units to aid in the search
Former Blue Eagles goalie Msukwa dies
Elija Msukwa, a police officer and former goalkeeper of Blue Eagles Football Club has died.
Daughter to Malawi’s ex President Violet Chakwera recalled from UK
Malawi’s government has recalled Violet Chakwera, daughter of former President Lazarus Chakwera, from the Malawi Embassy in the United Kingdom.
Might thieves: Tigers equipment stolen in Chiweta
Mighty Tigers have had their entire bag of equipment stolen from their team bus while travelling in the Chiweta Hills in Rumphi District.
“Kanyenda to be buried in the UK”- Family says
Former Malawi national football team striker Esau Kanyenda will be buried in the United Kingdom, not in Malawi, according to his family.