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Andrew Mpesi ARRESTED

Matilda KhemboFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 202601 mins

Police have arrested Andrew Mpesi, Chief Elections Officer of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), in Lilongwe.

Hyena kills teenage girl

John MchopwiFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 202601 mins

A 15-year-old girl named Dayna Sato has been killed while two others have sustained serious injuries following a brutal attack by a hyena when they were picking firewood in Zubayumo Makamo area of Mzimba District.

Teacher dies during headcount exercise

Clement ChikhomoFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 202601 mins

Caroline Chipapi, the Headteacher of Ching’ambo Primary School, has passed away while en route to Katoto Secondary School for a headcount exercise currently taking place in the country.

Govt to undertake new investigation into Chilima plane accident

Vincent ValaniFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 202601 mins

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Charles Mhango has declared that the government will initiate a new investigation into the Chikangawa military plane crash, which resulted in the deaths of former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others in June 2024.

Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa

Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 202603 mins

The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe has been formally charged with attempted murder at a brief appearance in a South African court.

FAM probing potential ticket money theft on Castel final

Matilda KhemboFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 202602 mins

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has commenced an internal review following the gross revenue of 97 million Kwacha generated from the Castel Challenge Cup Final match for the 2025-2026 season, which took place on Saturday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.

Man sent to prison for 12 years over rape

Clement ChikhomoFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 202601 mins

The Balaka First Grade Magistrate’s Court has sentenced a 30-year-old man to 12 years with hard labor after he was found guilty or raping a 5-year-old female child in Balaka.

Fake love: Man arrested for killing girlfriend

Matilda KhemboFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 202601 mins

Police in Kasungu have arrested a man named Sinoya Faidoni, 24, on charges of murdering his girlfriend, Naya Nailoni, who was 20 years old, at the Chisinga trading centre.