Elon Musk’s Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia
Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa.
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Malawi parliament passes MK10 Trillion budget
Parliament has approved the National Budget for 2026/27, allocating a total of K10.978 trillion for government spending after extensive scrutiny, debate, and a vote-by-vote examination of the allocations.
Councillor dies in Karonga
The Karonga District Council has reported the death of Hawkins Munthali, the Councillor for Uliwa Ward who was a member of the People’s Party.
Madagascar President introduces lie detectors
Madagascar’s military President, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has launched an unusual and controversial anti-corruption measure: he’s ordered that all candidates seeking ministerial positions in the transitional government must first pass a lie detector (polygraph) test before they can be considered for office.
Young girl dies in Kasungu accident
A 7-year-old girl named Joice Phiri has tragically passed away as a result of a road accident that occurred at the Mitekete trading center along the earth road of Kasungu National Park.
Delays irk Kalumo legal team
The legal representatives for former Immigration Chief, Brigadier General Charles Kalumo, have voiced their apprehension regarding the ongoing postponement in the decision concerning his bail application.
22 people die in Malawi floods
Heavy rains have wrought havoc in Malawi, claiming 22 lives and injuring 71 others.
27 prisoners pardoned in Malawi
President Peter Mutharika has granted clemency to 27 inmates as a gesture of compassion during the Eid and Easter festivities.
Fun continues on Beerland Festival radar
7 Arts Dance Studio has collaborated with Beerland Festival to introduce a unique silent disco and traditional dance workshop at the Lilongwe edition of the Festival, taking place at IJ’s Gardens on Saturday, March 28.
Malawian men are UNCIRCUMCISED
Unclean and unholy men are all over Malawi as authorities have said that 64 percent of men have not received medical circumcision.