The Malawi Prison Service has recorded a decline in both Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) and Primary School Leaving Certificate (PSLC) examination results compared to last year. This year, 49 out of 70 inmates who sat for the JCE examinations passed, representing a 70 percent pass rate, down from 76 percent recorded last year. Meanwhile,…
President Peter Mutharika has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his victory in the presidential election held on August 13.
Malawi’s dream of winning their maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title faces a formidable obstacle today as the Scorchers take on Cameroon, whose goalkeeper Michaely Bihina has emerged as one of the tournament’s standout performers.
Born in 2003, the 22-year-old Bihina, who plays for Portuguese giants Benfica, has kept three clean sheets in five matches, playing a key role in guiding the Indomitable Lionesses into the final.
Bihina showed her quality in the semi-final against Morocco, saving four penalties, one in extra time and three in the shootout, to help Cameroon reach the final.
Her performance has made her one of the goalkeepers to watch in the tournament.
But today, Bihina will face a strong Malawi attack led by sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga.
Malawi have scored 12 goals in the tournament, with Temwa scoring five and Tabitha four, making the sisters a major threat to Cameroon.
Meanwhile, Cameroon have lost their three previous WAFCON finals, in 2004, 2014 and 2016, all against Nigeria, while Malawi are playing in their first final.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country following reports of violence targeting polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers. In a press release dated August 14, 2026, ECZ Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis said the decision had been made due to the deteriorating security…
The Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee that is investigating the Chikangawa plane crash has commenced the analysis of evidence gathered during the initial phase of witness hearings.
Mzuzu City Council has put a temporary halt to the collection of road user fees, citing issues with network connectivity and traffic congestion at certain collection points.
Zambia goes to the polls this Thursday, August 13, in what is expected to be one of the country’s most competitive elections in years.
With more than 8.7 million registered voters set to choose the country’s next president, members of the National Assembly and local government leaders.
President Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) is seeking a second term after defeating the late Edgar Lungu in the 2021 presidential election.
His main challenger is Brian Mundumile, the Tonse Alliance-backed candidate contesting under the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) ticket.
The election comes at a critical time for Africa’s second-largest copper producer. While the economy has shown signs of recovery, many voters say rising living costs, unemployment and food prices remain their biggest concerns.
Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) initially cleared 14 presidential candidates, but the field was narrowed to 13 after former intelligence chief Xavier Chungu withdrew from the race and endorsed Mundumile.
Although 13 candidates remain on the ballot, the contest is widely seen as a four-way race. Hichilema, popularly known as HH, is campaigning on his government’s debt restructuring programme, free education and economic reforms. However, his critics argue that many households have yet to feel the benefits of the economic recovery.
However, Mundumile, a lawyer and long-serving member of Parliament, argues that the economic recovery has left ordinary Zambians behind. He has pledged to reduce the cost of living, create jobs and promote more inclusive economic growth.
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has issued a reminder to Malawians residing in South Africa that the government-supported repatriation initiative will conclude on 12 August 2026.
Stakeholders and child rights organizations in Machinga are seeking clarification regarding the allegations surrounding the release of a 19-year-old defilement suspect, Kenneth Makangala, from Ntaja Police Station.
Enock Zonyera Zambuzi Kalapino has now been installed as Senior Chief Kachindamoto at a ceremony which took place in Dedza. This follows the death of Theresa Kachindamoto who died last year on August 7. He is the son of Abraham, the elder brother of Theresa’s father, making him the rightful heir according to Maseko Ngoni…
