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Please abstain: Condom prices to rise

Vincent ValaniApril 22, 2026April 22, 202601 mins

Global condom prices may experience an increase due to ongoing supply chain disruptions associated with the Iran war, as cautioned by Karex, the world’s leading manufacturer.

Man pays 700 thousand Kwacha for causing death

Vincent ValaniApril 17, 2026April 17, 202602 mins

The Nkhunga First Grade Magistrate’s Court has found driver Arison Chikuse (54) guilty and imposed a fine of K700,000 for causing a death due to reckless driving while operating an uninsured vehicle in Nkhotakota.

Court rejects domestic workers case

Mike Baluti KondiApril 17, 2026April 17, 202602 mins

The High Court in Blantyre, acting as a Constitutional Court, has rejected an application from domestic workers who were contesting two statutory provisions, suggesting that these provisions prevent the workers from having binding employment contracts and pension benefits.

59 year old man arrested over sex with 3 year old girl

John MchopwiApril 16, 2026April 16, 202601 mins

The Malawi Police Service has arrested a 59-year-old man named Hassan Dakilo for allegedly engaging in sexual intercourse with a 3-year-old girl in Monkebay, Mangochi district.

South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Staff WriterApril 16, 2026April 16, 202602 mins

South African opposition politician Julius Malema, 45, has been sentenced to five years after being found guilty of the illegal possession of a gun and firing it in public.

Bobe murder case on this morning

Matilda KhemboApril 15, 2026April 15, 202601 mins

The High Court is expected to provide directions today regarding the murder case of Dr. Victoria Bobe, who was fatally attacked during a robbery at her residence in Chigumula last November.

Lake Malawi water levels RISING!

Clement ChikhomoApril 15, 2026April 15, 202601 mins

The National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) has announced that it will be releasing over 1.4 million litres of water from Kamuzu Barrage to help mitigate the rising levels of Lake Malawi.

Govt cracks whip on coal mining company

Vincent ValaniApril 15, 2026April 15, 202602 mins

The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA) has halted mining activities at Coal and Minerals Group (CMG) in Karonga due to environmental and safety issues.

Kamuzu Stadium declared unfit to host matcches

Staff WriterApril 13, 2026April 13, 202602 mins

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Club Licensing First Instance Body has approved 14 stadiums to host elite competitions for the 2026/2027 season following inspections conducted in March.