Police arrest man in murder of a medical doctor
Malawi Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the murder of Dr Atughanile Chomo, whose body was found at her residence in Mount Pleasant, in Blantyre district.
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CDF Funds disbursed to councils
The Ministry of Finance has disbursed K7.866 billion under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to councils that have submitted the required documentation for development projects proposed by Members of Parliament in their constituencies.
Child killed by own parents car
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Wrong woman arrested in missing private parts case
The High Court in Blantyre has released a woman who was arrested together with her child during the mob violence that erupted in Chikwawa District two months ago following false allegations surrounding the alleged disappearance of private parts.
Minibus conductor arrested for possessing medical drugs
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‘Increasing fees in universities is carelessness’-Kabambe
UTM President Dalitso Kabambe has labeled the 100% increase in school fees for public universities, raising them from K650,000 to K1.3 million annually, as an unfair policy that should be overturned.
Doctor killed in Blantyre
A 28-year-old doctor, Dr Atughanile Chomo, who worked at Queens Hospital in Blantyre, has been found dead today at his home. The Director General of Queens Hospital, Professor Patrick Kamalo, confirmed the news saying he was shocked by the death, and said the doctor had been working since January this year and was trustworthy. Kamalo…
Malawi women’s team get emotional boost
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya, has encouraged the Scorchers as they continue their preparations at Chiwembe in Blantyre ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Five total deaths confirmed of Malawi’s returnees from RSA
The number of Malawians who have died while travelling home from South Africa has risen to five since the government began repatriating citizens who wished to return to Malawi.
Independence Day road accidents drop
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has recorded a sharp drop in fatal road accidents and road traffic deaths during the 2026 Independence Day holiday.