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Balaka woman arrested for having a GUN

Malawi Data ReporterJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 202602 mins

Police in Balaka district have arrested a 55-year-old woman, Rhoda Amos, for allegedly being found in possession of a firearm without a permit and a licence.

Welcome to Maula: Chimwendo Banda sent to prison

Malawi Data ReporterDecember 29, 2025December 29, 202501 mins

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has been taken to Maula Prison this afternoon after being discharged from the hospital, his lawyer George Jivason Kadzipatike confirmed.

Fada Moti, Aidfest, and Kineo added on Beerland Festival lineup

Malawi Data ReporterDecember 26, 2025December 26, 202501 mins

Fada Moti, Aidfest, and Kineo have officially been added to Blantyre’s Beerland Fireworks Display Event at Scallas Cafe on December 31, 2025.

Umodzi Party wants crackdown on Ansha trip drama

Malawi Data ReporterDecember 24, 2025December 24, 202501 mins

Umodzi Party is calling for transparency over Vice President Jane Ansah’s alleged private trip to the UK on December 26, 2025.

Tuno, Cash Madam ‘kiss’ causes storm on Facebook

Malawi Data ReporterDecember 20, 2025December 20, 202501 mins

Malawians are buzzing on social media over a kiss shared by artist Tuno and Films Association of Malawi President Dorothy Kingston at the Film Awards in Lilongwe.

“Stop parading witnesses outside courts”- Lawyers tell Malawi Police Officers

Malawi Data ReporterDecember 19, 2025December 19, 202501 mins

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) is warning law enforcement against “media trials”, saying exposing suspects to the public and asking them to reenact crimes risks undermining their constitutional rights.

“By elections in the pipeline”-MEC

Malawi Data ReporterDecember 5, 2025December 5, 202501 mins

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to announce dates for by-elections in constituencies and wards where polling didn’t take place on September 16 or where results were nullified by courts.