Man goes missing after attempting to cross a river
A 30-year-old man, William Manda, is missing after attempting to cross the Lweya River in Nkhatabay District.
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Medical officer kills friend for stealing beer
A medical officer Patrick Manzanka has been arrested for killing his friend who was accused of stealing beer at a party in Dowa district.
Lobola causes TROUBLE: Man kills mother, father injured
A 32-year-old man whose name is Zikuthabwanji Dimiyoni, has been arrested for killing his mother and injuring his father over K10,000 lobola money from his sister’s marriage. The incident happened on December 30, 2025, at Zipendo Village, Nathenje, Lilongwe. Dimiyoni reportedly attacked his parents with a wooden stick after they asked for their share of…
Childbirth complications kill Malawi police officer
A police officer based at Kawale Police Station in Lilongwe, Joyce Banda, has died due to complications related to childbirth. Banda was widely known as a kind and dedicated officer who carried out her duties with professionalism and a warm smile. Colleagues and members of the community have described her as hardworking and respectful. Her…
Two young siblings die after electrocution
Two young siblings have died after stepping on an electric wire inside their home in Chikwawa district, Malawi Data has learnt.
Balaka woman arrested for having a GUN
Police in Balaka district have arrested a 55-year-old woman, Rhoda Amos, for allegedly being found in possession of a firearm without a permit and a licence.
Ethiopians arrested for illegal entry into Malawi
Police in Mzuzu have arrested 19 Ethiopian nationals for illegally entering Malawi.
Welcome to Maula: Chimwendo Banda sent to prison
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has been taken to Maula Prison this afternoon after being discharged from the hospital, his lawyer George Jivason Kadzipatike confirmed.
Man murders brother in-law
A 23-year-old man, Chifundo Magalasi, was arrested in Neno district for allegedly killing his brother-in-law, John Thomas, over a revenge attack. Magalasi reportedly told police he torched his house, leading to the fatal incident. Neno Police spokesperson Rebecca Msoliza says Magalasi confessed voluntarily. The suspect is from Ngwenyama village, while Thomas was from Funsani village,…
Road accidents over Christmas rise in Malawi
Malawi has seen an increase in road accidents over Christmas, with 30 incidents recorded this year causing nine deaths.