Five people die in boat accidents
Five people have died in two distinct boat incidents that took place at Mayere dock along the Shire River in Nsanje District, Malawi Data News has learnt.
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Rains to distort fishing activities in Lake Malawi
Nkhata Bay District is expected to experience normal to above normal rainfall during the 2026/2027 rainy season, raising fears of flooding in low lying areas and strong winds that could disrupt fishing and transport on Lake Malawi.
‘Malawi’s fuel crisis to end next week’
Energy Minister Jean Mathanga has said that 23. 6 million litres of motor fuel purchased by the government are on their way and it is hoped that when they arrive in the country they will alleviate the fuel shortage from next week.
Three pupils collapse in Chikwawa
Details have emerged that three pupils collapsed due to presumed heatwave at Mitole Primary School in Chikwawa after temperatures marked to 43 degrees Celsius in the district.
Punch: Maize prices on the rise in Malawi
Retail prices of maize in Malawi has increased by 3 percent in September 2026, with the national average price rising from K966 to K997 per kilogramme.
Malawi’s inflation declines
The inflation rate in Malawi has dropped to 19.4 percent in September 2026, from 20 percent recorded in August.
Malawi importing a thousand cars per month
Details have emerged that Malawi is importing a minimum of 1 thousand vehicles monthly.
ACB stops corrupt recruitment at National Audit Office
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has instructed the National Audit Office (NAO) to annul its 2026 recruitment process for the positions of Assistant Auditor General (IT/IS Forensic) and Auditor, following investigative findings that revealed examination paper breaches and an alleged improper payment involving a high-ranking official.
Authorities issue alert on heatwaves
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has urged schools and other learning institutions across the country to take immediate measures to protect learners, teachers and support staff from the ongoing heatwave.
PAC cracks whip on Blantyre Water Board impasse
The Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has directed the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) Board of Directors to prepare a detailed presentation after expressing dissatisfaction with their responses on the institution’s governance procedures.