Poppy celebrations slated for the weekend
Government has announced that this year’s Poppy Day commemoration will be held on November 9, 2025, with events in Lilongwe, Mzuzu, and Zomba.
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Mkaka wants a fresh probe into the KILLING of Chilima
Eisenhower Mkaka, MCP legislator, has called on the DPP leadership to investigate the death of former Vice President Saulos Chilima. Mkaka made the remarks in Parliament, alleging the DPP used Chilima’s death for political gain. He urged the government to institute a new inquiry to determine the exact cause of the plane crash, amid calls…
“MCP was better than DPP on managing the economy”-Chithyola
Simplex Chithyola Banda, Leader of the Opposition has strongly criticized President Peter Mutharika’s opening remarks in Parliament. Banda accused the administration of repeating past failures, corruption, and empty promises that have harmed Malawians. He dismissed the President’s words on unity, discipline, and economic revival as “political poetry” lacking substance. Banda argued that the government has…
“Stop re-arresting people” Kabwila
Jessie Kabwila has condemned the re-arrest of 11 suspects linked to pre-election violence in Lilongwe, hours after they were granted bail.
ARRESTED again: Namiwa attackers re-arrested hours after bail
Police in Lilongwe have re-arrested 15 suspects linked to 11 charges, including assaulting human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa and disrupting peaceful demonstrations.
BREAKING: Bushiri wins appeal, not going to South Africa anymore
The High Court in Lilongwe has overturned a lower court’s decision to extradite Shepherd and Mary Bushiri to South Africa. Justice Mzonde Mvula ruled the committal order “lacked judicial reasoning and fairness,” setting it aside. The court found the Magistrate failed to address key legal issues, nullifying the extradition order. This decision is a twist…
“All secondary schools fees REMOVED” President Mutharika
President Peter Mutharika has announced that starting from January 2026, all primary and secondary school education in Malawi will be free.
“I don’t belong to any political party’s” -Joseph Nkasa
After being spotted performing at the Malawi Congress Party convention, musician Joseph ‘Phungu’ Nkasa clarified that he’s not affiliated with any political party.
Kingston spends night in police cell
The Senior Resident Magistrate court in Mangochi ordered that former MP for Mangochi Central, Victoria Kingston, should spend another night in jail.
Mutharika opens parliament this month end
Malawi President Peter Mutharika will officially open the 52nd session of Parliament on October 31, 2025.