Global news: 1000 days on now after Gaza war
As the war in Gaza reached its 1,000th day, more than 21,500 children, including 1,022 infants, have been killed since fighting began on 7 October 2023, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.
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Malawi Police hunting for sex worker killers
Authorities in Balaka have initiated a search for unidentified attackers who are suspected of killing a 22-year-old sex worker named Judith Mdoko after a postmortem showed she was strangled to death.
Authorities on drive to install CCTV cameras in prisons
The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) has announced the installation of CCTV cameras at Chichiri Prison in Blantyre, with plans to extend this initiative to other prisons shortly.
‘Malawi’s crashed plane had no toilet’
Former Special Assistant for Protocol in the Office of the Vice President, Davie Kalilombe, has told Parliament that the aircraft that crashed on 10 June 2024 while carrying former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others had no toilet onboard, even though it was used for VVIP travel.
Embolo sends Switzerland to the Round of 16
Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured a 2-0 win for Switzerland over Algeria at the BC Place Vancouver.
Iran starts weeklong mourning for Ali Khamenei
Iran has begun a week-long period of mourning and funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with the official events starting in the capital, Tehran.
NRB intensifies children registry
Children under the age of 16 in Mzimba North, Mzuzu City, Lilongwe City, and Lilongwe Rural West will be able to register for birth certificates from July 8.
War of words ensues between Ghana and South Africa
South Africa has dismissed Ghana’s claim that a Ghanaian national was killed during anti-immigrant protests in Cape Town.
No more: Skyway University de-registered
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has deregistered Skyway University, prompting the institution to suspend classes from July 7 until further notice.
Malawi earns lifeline in HIV/AIDS fight
United States Ambassador to Malawi Jonathan Fisher has said Malawi is among the first 10 countries in the world selected to receive support for the rollout of Lenacapavir.