Johnson lawsuit takes the world by storm
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to pay $5.5 billion ( MK 9 Trillion) to settle about 69,000 lawsuits in the United States over claims that its discontinued talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
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HRDC breaks silence on legal issues
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting that a recent High Court ruling removed its leadership from office, maintaining that the court upheld the status quo by rejecting an application for an injunction.
“I will speak out” says Miss Malawi Thandi
Miss Malawi Thandi Chisi says she will not comment on the issues currently being discussed in the public domain, saying she wants to allow due process to take its course before addressing the matter publicly.
Ebola on the rise in DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 3,000 confirmed cases, raising fresh concerns over the spread of the deadly virus.
Govt to resettle Kasasile families
Government says it has stepped up efforts to permanently resettle families currently living in temporary shelters at Kasasile in Nkhata Bay District, with plans to identify and acquire suitable land in a neighbouring district.
Chicken pox hits Gaza
Thousands of displaced children in Gaza are facing a growing health emergency as chickenpox spreads rapidly through overcrowded camps, adding pressure to a healthcare system already struggling after years of conflict.
Mzuzu, Lilongwe Road to face disruptions this weekend
Motorists travelling between Lilongwe and Mzuzu will experience a temporary disruption on Sunday as the Roads Authority closes the M001 Road at Mpasadzi Bridge in Kasungu District to allow controlled rock blasting works under the ongoing bridge reconstruction project.
Death from road accidents drop in Malawi
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has recorded a significant drop in road traffic accidents and deaths during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. According to the Malawi Police Service (MPS) 406 people died in road crashes between January and June 2026, down from 464 recorded during the same period…
City Council warns on Ndirande illicit land ownership
People illegally occupying public land in Ndirande, Blantyre, have been given 30 days to vacate the area after Blantyre City Council issued an eviction order under the Land Act.
Authorities place sights on improving Malawi’s tobacco markets
The Tobacco Commission has launched the Know Your Grower (KYG) project, an initiative aimed at improving the traceability of Malawi’s tobacco to enhance the country’s competitiveness on the international market.