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South African court rules that men can take wife’s surname

Mike Baluti KondiSeptember 11, 2025September 11, 202501 mins

THERE IS TROUBLE:

Gunman on the run in Nkhatabay

William Steven MandalaSeptember 11, 2025September 11, 202501 mins

HE HAD A GUN

Ghanaian steals millions from Chinese in Malawi

William Steven MandalaSeptember 5, 2025September 5, 202502 mins

Money Heist in Malawi

Chaos rocks Mbayani market

William Steven MandalaSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 202501 mins

This morning, Mbayani Market in Blantyre turned into a battlefield after angry residents set on fire the car of former market chairperson Andrew Mandiwe.

Maid of theft: Woman arrested for stealing

Malawi Data ReporterSeptember 1, 2025September 1, 202501 mins

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a maid suspected of stealing children’s clothes and other items from a house where she worked.
Lilongwe Deputy Police Spokesperson Khumbo Sanyiwa said the woman, identified as Yuniki Mwachande, 34, from Chinsapo, was employed as a housemaid in a house in Area 3, and on August 3, her employer left her to do the laundry.
But instead of cleaning the house and doing the laundry, as her employer had said, the woman is suspected of stealing children’s clothes, groceries and other items and running away.
“The employer reported the matter to the police and we have been searching for the woman, who has now been arrested. So far, we have recovered some of the stolen items after searching the woman’s house. The woman is expected to appear in court soon to answer the theft charge,” said Sanyiwa.

MRA arrests own officers

John MchopwiAugust 31, 2025August 31, 202501 mins

The Malawi Revenue Authority has moved to arrest two of its Customs officers over a case involving a businesswoman Rhoda Ndovie , a case involving MK300 Million.

All on camera: Mera wants all filling stations to have CCTV cameras

William Steven MandalaAugust 30, 2025August 30, 202501 mins

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has ordered all fuel retailers to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems by September 30, 2025.

MERA’s Executive Officer, Henry Kachaje, announced the directive, citing the need to strengthen oversight, enhance consumer protection, and ensure transparency in fuel transactions.

Kachaje warned that non-compliant service stations will be shut down.

The move aims to address concerns over fuel hoarding, malpractice, and security lapses.

CCTV installation will provide evidence in disputes and deter malpractice.

MERA will conduct nationwide inspections to enforce compliance.

Eating within: Clearing agent skips MK300 Million taxes

Mike Baluti KondiAugust 28, 2025August 28, 202501 mins

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has arrested Rhoda Ndovie, a clearing agent and operator of Limu Clearing, for allegedly evading over MK300 million in taxes. Ndovie is accused of falsifying import documents, including changing the importer’s name and undervaluing goods from South Africa. According to MRA’s Acting Head of Corporate Affairs, Wilma Chalulu, the authority…

Massive train derailment in Machinga

William Steven MandalaAugust 24, 2025August 24, 202501 mins

Minister of Transportation, Jacob Hara, has confirmed a major derailment of a cargo train carrying fuel at Kamwendo Railway Station in Machinga District.

The incident, attributed to a wrong directive from a control center in Mozambique, resulted in nine fuel tanks overturning, with four leaking diesel. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.

A full investigation is underway to determine the exact causes and prevent future occurrences.