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BREAKING: MEC challenges Blantyre relication

Clement ChikhomoJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 202602 mins

The Malawi Electoral Commission has announced that it will not relocate to Blantyre as instructed by President Peter Mutharika.

Indian Hemp burnt to ASHES

Clement ChikhomoJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 202601 mins

Authorities in Salima have torched a minimum of five tons of marijuana that were confiscated from individuals discovered in possession of the substance without appropriate legal documentation. As stated by Police Spokesperson Rabecca Ndiwate, the marijuana was eliminated through controlled incineration at facilities designated for such activities. Ndiwate clarified that this action aligns with legal…

Former Malawi Minister added to a money laundering case

Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 202601 mins

Former Homeland Security Minister Ezekiel Ching’oma has been added in a money laundering case alongside two former senior police officers, Laudon Nthinda and Ackis Muwanga.

Cholera kills three as cases in Malawi reach 51

Vincent ValaniJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 202601 mins

The Ministry of Health and has reported that Malawi has confirmed 51 cases of cholera, resulting in three deaths.

Two men arrested for possessing two Pangolins

Matilda KhemboJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 202602 mins

Police in Chikwawa have apprehended two individuals for allegedly possessing two live pangolins, two pieces of raw ivory, and pangolin scales.

Man sent to prison for pretending to be an Immigration Officer

Vincent ValaniJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 202601 mins

Kelvin Mpinda, a 37-year-old man, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison at Chichiri Prison for impersonating an immigration officer.

Stakeholders want Malawi’s witchcraft laws changed

Matilda KhemboJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 202602 mins

The Center for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has called for the swift review of the Witchcraft Act, asserting that reform is necessary to combat ongoing abuses linked to witchcraft-related beliefs, particularly those affecting persons with albinism in Malawi.

Woman arrested for online fraud

Vincent ValaniJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 202601 mins

A 20-year-old woman, Charlotte Botha, is being held by Blantyre police for allegedly engaging in online fraud.

Govt warns on rewards in subsidies

Vincent ValaniJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 202601 mins

The government has expressed concern over some public officials suggesting farm inputs and relief aid should go to those who voted for the current administration.