Lightening kills two teenage sisters
Two sisters, Ellen Kambwemba, 19, and Esther Kambwemba, 15, died after being struck by lightning at a maize field in Chikwawa district.
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Study shows bilharzia mutation on STIs like symptoms
Bilharzia, a disease transmitted from livestock to humans, is mutating and causing symptoms similar to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to hybrid genetics affecting the human reproductive system.
Police officer arrested for stealing batteries
A 28-year-old police officer, Constable Jones Kalemba, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a ship battery charger and generator battery worth K850,000 from Fuhua Investment in Chipoka, Salima.
South African tourist still missing in Malawian forest since July
Gerhardus Albertus Janse Van Rensburg, a 72-year-old South African tourist, remains missing in Nyika National Park, Malawi, since July 17, 2025. Despite extensive search efforts involving park rangers, police, drones, and helicopters, no trace has been found.
Van Rensburg disappeared after leaving his vehicle barefoot to seek directions while navigating the park with his wife, Noelien, using Google Maps. The search operation has faced challenges due to the park’s dense terrain, harsh conditions, and high-altitude plateaus.
The family is considering legal steps to declare Van Rensburg dead, citing a “long and painful wait”. Authorities continue to appeal for information and are deploying K9 units to aid in the search
Rains cause TROUBLE in Neno
Heavy rains have wrought havoc in Neno district, affecting over 700 families and destroying most of their houses.
“By elections in the pipeline”-MEC
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to announce dates for by-elections in constituencies and wards where polling didn’t take place on September 16 or where results were nullified by courts.
Daughter to Malawi’s ex President Violet Chakwera recalled from UK
Malawi’s government has recalled Violet Chakwera, daughter of former President Lazarus Chakwera, from the Malawi Embassy in the United Kingdom.
RCRP2 not relenting on climate resilience
The Climate Resilient Programme 2 (RCRP-2) emphasizes community empowerment as key to building resilience against water-related climate shocks.
Man KILLS wife in Kasungu
A man, Vincent Chirwa, has been arrested in Kasungu, Malawi, for allegedly murdering his wife, Deborah Kaluwa, at Chinkhoma Trading Centre. Chirwa, a psychiatric patient, reportedly experienced a worsening condition, leading to the incident.The couple was visiting a relative when Chirwa’s condition deteriorated, and he left the house. Kaluwa followed him and was later found…
“75 percent of Malawians are POOR”-The World Bank says
Malawi’s poverty levels are concerning, with 75% of the population living on less than $3 (approximately K5,253) per day, according to the World Bank’s latest Poverty and Equity Brief.