Trouble: No TB medicine in Malawi hospitals
Malawi’s public hospitals are facing a severe shortage of tuberculosis (TB) medicine, leaving thousands of patients without access to treatment.
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Govt to give MILLIONS to Pastor Thom
Dismissed, arrested yes. Shamed yes. But now to become a multimillionaire. That’s the case of former Presidential Advisor to Lazarus Chakwera on Special Duties, Pastor Martin Thom, who will get a total of K597 million as compensation for unfair dismissal and arrest in 2021.
Karma being real: Shammah details a duping syndicate from Chris Loka
In recent hours, the social media in Malawi has been treated to a twist in narratives involving Chris Loka and influencer Chacha.
Slow progress of Mlambe irrigation scheme raises eyebrows in Mangochi
Communities in Mangochi have expressed disappointment over the slow progress of the Mlambe Irrigation Scheme, with only 48 hectares of land planted with maize crop this year against a targeted 200 hectares.
The observation was made on 14 August 2025 when the new Board Members of Greanbelt Authority inspected the scheme to appreciate the progress made on the scheme.
Senior Chief Mponda and Board Chairperson of the Mlambe Irrigation Scheme Water Users Association Victor Malunda questioned the reason behind the underutilization despite receiving a significant allocation of 21 billion kwacha, comparing to 1.2 billion kwacha received the previous planting season.
“We are confused that last year they utilized 48 hectres of land with an allocation of 1.2 billion kwacha while this year the allocation was hiked to 21 billion kwacha but as we are speaking, again only 48 hectres have been utilized, ” wondered Malunda.
While praising the cordial working relationship with Greanbelt Authority, the two leaders push the blame on the contractors “Eistein Construction” working at the site for delays, urging them to up their game.
The Eistein Construction Managing Director Kenneth Khonje defended that construction works are progressing well and that they will complete construction of the 400 hectres they were given within the specified time frame.
Responding to the complaints, Henry Mloza Banda, the new Board Chairperson of the Greenbelt Authority pledges to assess the situation and find solutions, emphasizing the importance of stakeholders’ sense of ownership and systematic approach.
Mloza Banda however expressed satisfaction with rate at which the crop is growing, saying if the whole 200 hectres were utilized the people in district would be good secure.
The Mlambe Irrigation Scheme has the potential to utilize 800 hectares of irrigation land, and its full utilization could significantly enhance food security and economic benefits for the local community.
Unsafe city? Crime rising in Blantyre
Blantyre, has seen a 3.6% increase in crime rate, with 739 cases reported between January and June, up from 713 last year, the Malawi Police Service has said.
Winning before elections: Two declared winners in Malawi polls
Two people Lawrence Chaziya and Gideon Masache from Chilobwe, Lilongwe, have been declared winners of their respective parliamentary and local government seats, having been the only candidates to submit nominations under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), chairperson Anabel Mtalimanja, confirmed the developmentd.
Over seven million Malawians are set to cast their votes in the upcoming elections.
Notably, a total of 17 presidential candidates have emerged.
Removed engine: Woman bites off husbands private parts for cheating
A 41-year-old woman, Takondwa Njiragoma, from Thyolo district’s Khwethemule area, is in police custody for allegedly biting her husband’s private parts.
Jealousy: Youths burn watermelon from fellows in KK
Lawyer Sylvester Ayuba has condemned the alleged arson attack on a watermelon farm in Nkhotakota, which damaged over 500 watermelons worth approximately MK5 million.
The last fire: Popular Chief Kachindamoto dies
Internationally recognised for her work in preventing and overturning child marriages, the pictures are illustrative of more than a decade of campaigning. She has been to New York three times, and she has met ambassadors, presidents and other dignitaries. But the best day of her life, she says, was when a group of children came to thank her, in August 2017, for rescuing them from early marriages.
“Malawi Vice President to be killed”
Malawi will have a state funeral soon if remarks by Vice President Michael Usi that there is an assassination plot against him are anything to abide by.