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Museveni takes strong lead in Uganda elections

Matilda KhemboJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202602 mins

Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early presidential election results announced today as conflicting accounts emerged of violence reported after the vote.

Over 4 Million children unregistered in Malawi

Vincent ValaniJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202601 mins

Minister of Homeland Security, Peter Mukhitho, has revealed a challenge in the country’s efforts to ensure universal birth registration of children in Malawi. Speaking in Lilongwe, Mukhitho revealed that approximately 4.6 million children under 16 remain unregistered. The Minister’s remarks came during a press briefing launching the National Birth Registration Campaign, aimed at achieving Sustainable…

“Wrong machine” Man found guilty of sex with a minor thought to be over 18

Matilda KhemboJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202603 mins

A man identified as Ernest Chimpeni, 37, has been found guilty of defilement by the Mchinji Magistrate’s Court after it was determined that the girl he slept with was under the age of 18, even though she claimed to be 19 as her national Identity card shows 2006 birthdate as birth year.

President Mutharika orders change on Paul Kagame Road

Matilda KhemboJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202601 mins

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has directed that Paul Kagame Road in the capital Lilongwe be renamed John Chilembwe Road.

Former security minister Ezekiel Ching’oma ARRESTED!

Malawi Data ReporterJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 202601 mins

Former Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma has been arrested by police and is currently at Lumbadzi Police Station in Lilongwe.

Chimwendo’s release comes under spotlight

Malawi Data ReporterJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 202602 mins

The recent High Court decision to release Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has ignited a fiery debate on the nature of justice and power in Malawi.

Four men arrested for killing a security guard

Vincent ValaniJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 202601 mins

Police in Chiradzulu District have arrested four men suspected of killing Isaac Nyirenda, a 36-year-old security guard at Sable Farming Limited in attempt to steal macadamia nuts.

Long at last: Chimwendo granted BAIL

John MchopwiJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 202601 mins

Richard Chimwendo Banda, the Secretary General of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has been granted immediate release from Maula Prison by High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda.