Namalomba arrested over illegal wood exportation
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Shadric Namalomba, former Commissioner for Customs and Excise at the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA).
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COVID-19 and floods affected me- Chakwera
President Lazarus Chakwera says he is the best candidate to win elections in September stating that his failure to meet some promises in five years is due to among other things COVID-19, natural disasters and global politics.
Men and suicide: Insurance Manager incident draws debate
The recent death of Mark Shannon Munthali, a 41-year-old manager at Kingfisher Insurance Company, has sparked concern on social media about the growing mental health issues, particularly among men.
Misconduct earns Malawian goalkeeper suspension
The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) Disciplinary Committee has suspended Ekhaya FC goalkeeper Elias Missi for the next three league matches, effective immediately, while the team has been fined K3 Million for bringing the league into disrepute.
Sex after beer: Driver in trouble for rape
A 44-year-old truck driver, Karosi Mulumbe, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman who was traveling with him from Zambia to Ntcheu, Malawi Data has learnt.
Busted! Malawians arrested over invalid status in Tanzania
Tanzania’s Immigration Department has arrested 31 Malawians, along with individuals from other countries, for residing in the country without valid documents.
South African tourist still missing in Malawi
A massive search operation is underway for 72-year-old Gerhardus Albertus Janse van Rensburg, who went missing in Nyika National Park on July 17, 2025.
The last punch: Malawian boxing legend Chitenje dies
Malawi’s renowned boxer, Ben Chitenje, has died at the age of 81, at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre.
Death sting: Bees cause trouble at a burial ceremony
In Chilomoni, Blantyre bees have disrupted the burial ceremony at the cemetery, Malawi Data has learnt.
Eating his own: Father prisoned over sex with a year old daughter
A 24-year-old man named Christopher Lameck has been given a 14-year prison sentence with hard labor by the Neno First Grade Magistrate court for having sex with his one-year-old daughter.