Malawi to plant 41 million trees this year
The Malawi government has set an ambitious target to plant 41 million trees in the 2025/2026 National Forestry Season.
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Water scarcity hits Malawi capital city
Several areas in Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, are currently experiencing severe water shortages, Malawi Data has learnt.
Murder convict granted bail
Anne Mumba, convicted of murdering her husband Professor Peter Mumba, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court of Appeal pending her appeal against the conviction.
Nine people in hospital after eating poisoned maize
Nine people from two families have been hospitalized in Mulanje district after eating suspected poisonous maize bran, Malawi Data has learnt.
Crocodile kills suspected thief
A crocodile has killed a 32 year old man identified as Zanki Finta a suspected thief who was being chased by people around Ruo River in Nsanje District, Malawi Data News has learnt.
New cabinet ministers to take oath tomorrow
The swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Ministers is happening , at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.
Mama Kadzamira fights on land wrangle
Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, former President Hastings Kamuzu Banda’s official hostess, has secured a High Court order halting her eviction from Tichitenje Farm in Mchinji.
Its important: Nyash among words added to Oxford dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has just added the word “nyash” to its 2026 update, along with over 22 other Nigerian and West African words, highlighting the region’s growing impact on global English .
Police stop spaghetti smuggling from Mozambique into Malawi
Mwanza Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 87 bags of spaghetti into Malawi from Mozambique .
Police yet to arrest killers of a young girl
Police in Lilongwe are still investigating the murder of 21-year-old Beatrice Chabwera, whose body was found in Area 49 back in November last year.