Kanyenda to be buried in UK next year
The family of the late Esau Kanyenda has announced that the former Flames striker will be laid to rest in Rotherham, near Sheffield in the United Kingdom, in January 2026.
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South African tourist still missing in Malawian forest since July
Gerhardus Albertus Janse Van Rensburg, a 72-year-old South African tourist, remains missing in Nyika National Park, Malawi, since July 17, 2025. Despite extensive search efforts involving park rangers, police, drones, and helicopters, no trace has been found.
Van Rensburg disappeared after leaving his vehicle barefoot to seek directions while navigating the park with his wife, Noelien, using Google Maps. The search operation has faced challenges due to the park’s dense terrain, harsh conditions, and high-altitude plateaus.
The family is considering legal steps to declare Van Rensburg dead, citing a “long and painful wait”. Authorities continue to appeal for information and are deploying K9 units to aid in the search
Former Blue Eagles goalie Msukwa dies
Elija Msukwa, a police officer and former goalkeeper of Blue Eagles Football Club has died.
Rains cause TROUBLE in Neno
Heavy rains have wrought havoc in Neno district, affecting over 700 families and destroying most of their houses.
“By elections in the pipeline”-MEC
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to announce dates for by-elections in constituencies and wards where polling didn’t take place on September 16 or where results were nullified by courts.
Daughter to Malawi’s ex President Violet Chakwera recalled from UK
Malawi’s government has recalled Violet Chakwera, daughter of former President Lazarus Chakwera, from the Malawi Embassy in the United Kingdom.
RCRP2 not relenting on climate resilience
The Climate Resilient Programme 2 (RCRP-2) emphasizes community empowerment as key to building resilience against water-related climate shocks.
Man KILLS wife in Kasungu
A man, Vincent Chirwa, has been arrested in Kasungu, Malawi, for allegedly murdering his wife, Deborah Kaluwa, at Chinkhoma Trading Centre. Chirwa, a psychiatric patient, reportedly experienced a worsening condition, leading to the incident.The couple was visiting a relative when Chirwa’s condition deteriorated, and he left the house. Kaluwa followed him and was later found…
Might thieves: Tigers equipment stolen in Chiweta
Mighty Tigers have had their entire bag of equipment stolen from their team bus while travelling in the Chiweta Hills in Rumphi District.
“75 percent of Malawians are POOR”-The World Bank says
Malawi’s poverty levels are concerning, with 75% of the population living on less than $3 (approximately K5,253) per day, according to the World Bank’s latest Poverty and Equity Brief.