Chaos in Limbe as party vendors fight
Business came to a standstill in Limbe on Wednesday afternoon after a group of youths stormed the market, chasing people away and forcing traders to abandon their trade.
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‘DPP and MCP both preparing for President swearing in’
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has warned the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) against interfering with the presidential election results, after unofficial reports showed Peter Mutharika leading. DPP officials expressed shock at MCP claims of Lazarus Chakwera’s victory, contradicting unofficial results. The DPP emphasized that it will defend the people’s will and urged security agencies…
Simene kulili: Police arrest four over planned violence
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested four individuals accused of conspiring to burn down major markets in Lilongwe in an alleged attempt to disrupt the upcoming September 16, 2025, General Elections.
‘FORGIVE ME’- Chakwera tells Malawians saying he is a good man
President Lazarus Chakwera has asked Malawians to vote him again next Tuesday saying the fuel shortages and poor economic status are caused by his enemies. He has since said he will fire some government officials after he wins the elections.
Man jailed 15 years for stealing electricity equipment
A 27-year-old man, Kashoni Kasitomu, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for vandalizing ESCOM infrastructure near Kapinga Trading Center in Lilongwe.
You can vote: Chakwera nods to crucial electoral law
President Lazarus Chakwera has signed into law a landmark amendment that allows polling staff, security officers, and party representatives to vote at the stations where they are deployed on election day.
Who Will Win the 2025 Malawi Presidential Election? A Tight Race Between Mutharika, Chakwera, and Kabambe
As Malawi gears up for its highly anticipated general election on September 16, 2025, the presidential race is shaping up to be a fierce contest among three prominent figures: former President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), and Dalitso Kabambe of the United…
Massive train derailment in Machinga
Minister of Transportation, Jacob Hara, has confirmed a major derailment of a cargo train carrying fuel at Kamwendo Railway Station in Machinga District.
The incident, attributed to a wrong directive from a control center in Mozambique, resulted in nine fuel tanks overturning, with four leaking diesel. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.
A full investigation is underway to determine the exact causes and prevent future occurrences.