“A black city” Power blackouts hit Lilongwe
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi has reported of widespread power outages in Lilongwe City due to heavy rains and strong winds.
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“Accept and move on”, Malawians tell Mary over Chilima’s death
There has been an outpouring of condolences and messages of support for Mary Chilima, wife of the late Saulos Chilima, following her emotional post about missing her husband.
Ganja lands seven in police custody
Police in Kasungu district have arrested seven suspects, including six men and one woman, for possessing 50kg of marijuana (chamba) without a license.
Lightening kills three people in Dowa
Lightning struck a construction site in Lumbadzi, Dowa district killing three people and injuring one.
“My husband’s death is still unexplained” -Mary Chilima
The wife of former Vice President Saulos Chilima, Mary, says she is still reeling from the death of Saulos Chilima’s husband.
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.
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.