Electricity services in Malawi are expected to improve as the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is slated to commission the country’s landmark 20MW/40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) this Friday.
Parliament of Malawi is expected to host more than 300 delegates from across Africa when it stages the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference and Annual General Meeting from 9 to 16 August 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Approximately 350 meters of electric power lines belonging to the Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM) have reportedly been stolen by unknown criminals in Zomba.
Authorities in Zomba are reportedly investigating the death of Mary Hamba Nyirenda, a 23-year-old assistant lecturer at the University of Malawi (UNIMA), who was discovered deceased in her room at her residence in the City.
A 43 year old man, identified as Chiunguza Henderson, has died following an attack and trampling by an elephant in Zalengela 1 Village, located in the area of Traditional Authority Ganya of Ntcheu District.
The Malawi Prison Service in the Northern Region has outlined key priorities for the current financial year, with a strong focus on financial accountability, rehabilitation programmes and improved operational efficiency.
The First Grade Magistrate Court in Mulanje District has sentenced 35 year-old Jerason Pigoti to 14 years in prison after he was found guilty of defiling and impregnating a 16 year-old girl.
Masters Football Club has announced the signing of striker Khuda Myaba and midfielder Mike Mkwate.
Minister of information, Shadric Namalomba has told Parliament that mobile network operators Airtel Malawi and TNM said the recent increase in internet data bundle prices was caused by rising fuel and electricity costs.
Today, Esther Jolobala, the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, expelled two Members of Parliament for breaching the dress code.
