Child marriages strike hard in Zomba
The number of school dropouts resulting from child marriages is reportedly increasing in Zomba-Malosa, with an estimated total of 195 cases recorded in the past year.
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Rains cause havoc in Mangochi
At least 250 structures in Cape Maclear, Mangochi have been affected by powerful winds, resulting in roofs being torn off and walls collapsing.
Tension as man throws himself into Shire River
An unidentified individual has gone missing after allegedly jumping into the Shire River Zalewa in the Neno district yesterday.
Crooked driver finally arrested
Police in Chikwawa have now arrested a 59-year-old hearse driver identified as Lenard Kalonga, on charges of smuggling charcoal on deceit of transporting a dead person for burial.
Court bails electricity lines vandals
The High Court in Blantyre has granted bail to seven employees of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) who are charged with the theft of copper electricity cables.
Inspection of voter data in by-elections starts tomorrow
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that the inspection of the voters’ register for the by-elections scheduled on March 17 will take place from February 17 to 18, 2026.
Partridge confirmed as Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor
The Public Appointments Committee of Parliament has officially confirmed George Partridge as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) following his appointment by President Peter Mutharika.
Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan to extend Mnangagwa’s rule till 2030
Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has backed a draft law to change the constitution and allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030.
Motorbike operator found dead
Police in Dowa district have reported the discovery of the body of an unidentified man believed to be a motorcycle operator.
Polio vaccine in Malawi in the pipeline
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has declared the initiation of the first phase of a polio vaccination campaign aimed at children under the age of 10 across eight districts in the Southern Region.