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Umodzi Party wants crackdown on Ansha trip drama

Malawi Data ReporterDecember 24, 2025December 24, 202501 mins

Umodzi Party is calling for transparency over Vice President Jane Ansah’s alleged private trip to the UK on December 26, 2025.

Chimwendo to remain under police custody

John MchopwiDecember 19, 2025December 19, 202501 mins

High Court Judge Mzondi Mvula adjourned the bail ruling hearing for former local government minister Richard Chimwendo Banda to December 24, giving the State time to respond to the application.

“Stop parading witnesses outside courts”- Lawyers tell Malawi Police Officers

Malawi Data ReporterDecember 19, 2025December 19, 202501 mins

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) is warning law enforcement against “media trials”, saying exposing suspects to the public and asking them to reenact crimes risks undermining their constitutional rights.

Chimwendo remanded to prison

Matilda KhemboDecember 16, 2025December 16, 202502 mins

The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda has authorized Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda to receive medical treatment while remanded at Maula Prison.

Kabwila ARRESTED!

Mike Baluti KondiDecember 14, 2025December 14, 202501 mins

Jessie Kabwila, spokesperson for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has been arrested in Lilongwe.

BREAKING: Vitumbiko Mumba arrested!

Matilda KhemboDecember 12, 2025December 12, 202501 mins

Vitumbiko Mumba, former Minister of Trade and MCP running mate, has been arrested by police in Lilongwe. He was arrested at his Area 47 residence around 11:30 am and taken to Lingadzi Police Station. The arrest is believed to be connected to comments Mumba made at a press briefing after the September 16 general elections,…

“Accept and move on”, Malawians tell Mary over Chilima’s death

Matilda KhemboDecember 11, 2025December 11, 202501 mins

There has been an outpouring of condolences and messages of support for Mary Chilima, wife of the late Saulos Chilima, following her emotional post about missing her husband.

“My husband’s death is still unexplained” -Mary Chilima

Mike Baluti KondiDecember 10, 2025December 10, 202502 mins

The wife of former Vice President Saulos Chilima, Mary, says she is still reeling from the death of Saulos Chilima’s husband.

“By elections in the pipeline”-MEC

Malawi Data ReporterDecember 5, 2025December 5, 202501 mins

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.