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…
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 have died after stepping on an electric wire inside their home in Chikwawa district, Malawi Data has learnt.
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.
Police in Mzuzu have arrested 19 Ethiopian nationals for illegally entering Malawi.
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.
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,…
Malawi has seen an increase in road accidents over Christmas, with 30 incidents recorded this year causing nine deaths.
A three year old child in Nsanje District has been. swept away by flooding water after attempting to cross a flooded river.
Police in Dowa have arrested Witness Nkhoma, 22, and Chisomo Paul, 25, for allegedly killing Gift Kanyoza, 32, from Missi village.
