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Ghanaian highlife legend Ebo Taylor dead at 90

Matilda KhemboFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 202605 mins

Ghanaian highlife musician and composer Ebo Taylor died on 7 February at the age of 90. His family confirmed the news, although the cause of death had not been disclosed at the time of publication.

Balaka woman escapes jail for holding a gun

Matilda KhemboFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 202602 mins

The Balaka First Grade Magistrate’s Court has found Rhoda Amos, a 55-year-old woman, guilty and sentenced her for possessing a firearm without the necessary permit or license.

Boy dies in a river while running from chasers

Matilda KhemboFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 202601 mins

A 16-year-old Standard 7 student at Mulanje Mission Primary School, Mathews Masamba, tragically drowned in the Likhubula River while being chased by a farmer from a sugarcane farm.

Former ministers, Zamba facing abuse of office charges

Matilda KhemboFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 202601 mins

Three ex-senior government officials have been charged with abuse of office, fraud, and money laundering in connection with contracts awarded to East Bridge for fertilizer, soya beans, and tobacco.

Malawi President calls for rain prayers

Matilda KhemboFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 202602 mins

President Peter Mutharika has urged Malawians of all faiths to engage in prayer for favorable rainfall, as certain regions of the country are facing extended dry spells that jeopardize this year’s agricultural yield.

Cholera kills one in Blantyre

Matilda KhemboFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 202601 mins

One individual has succumbed to cholera in Blantyre authorities say.

Mtumbuka earns endorsement by Rumphi Central youths

Matilda KhemboFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 202602 mins

Rumphi Youth Endorse Dr. Matthews MtumbukaYouth leaders from various youth clubs in Rumphi Central Constituency have endorsed Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka as a suitable candidate for the Member of Parliament seat ahead of the March 17 by-election.