Police in Lilongwe have arrested three men suspected of being behind a spate of burglaries targeting shops and houses under construction in Chitipi. According to Lilongwe Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Khumbo Sanyiwa, the suspects have been identified as Harward Chikumbutso (30), Frank Ezalias (31), and Stephano Maganga (27). Sanyiwa stated that the trio allegedly […]
Rapper Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have denied rumors of a split, with their representative, Milo Yiannopoulos, confirming they are not divorcing. Yiannopoulos told The Hollywood Reporter that the couple is in Los Angeles celebrating Valentine’s Day and that any official statements will come directly from them. He also noted this is not […]
A lawyer has shared a shocking court incident where a man learned he was not the biological father of the three children he had with his wife. According to a tweet circulating online, the revelation came as the judge was delivering a judgment for the couple’s divorce, which was grounded on adultery. The lawyer explained […]
Three forest guards have been injured after being attacked by a group of villagers inside Kaning’ina Forest Reserve during a law enforcement operation. According to Forestry Communications and Advisory Services Officer for the Northern Region Forestry Zone, Kelvin Chisaka, the incident occurred today near Lunyangwa Dam, a critical water source for the Northern Region Water […]
Police in the South West Region have arrested nine people suspected to have been involved in murder and robbery crimes in Blantyre and Zomba. According to South West Region Police public relations officer Beatrice Mikuwa, the nine are Morgan Nyala, (71), Felix Malizani, (24), Samson Selemani (30), Joseph Bakili (aka chief) Amos Fyson (29), Henry […]
By Lovemore Katanda A newly established cultural grouping under the banner ‘Malawi chewa Heritage’ has called on people in the country to rally behind president Lazarus Chakwera in this year’s elections for continued sound development projects the leader is undertaking. Speaking during the meeting organized by the grouping today in Blantyre, the interim chairperson for […]
Lilongwe, Malawi – The Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe has sentenced two men to 228 months (19 years) in prison after finding them guilty of robbery. According to Lingadzi Police Deputy Spokesperson Constable Glory Kondowe Ngwira, the convicts, Joseph Banda (42) and Christopher Dyson (38), committed the crime on January 30 at ABC in […]
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested three security guards in Chililabombwe District for drug trafficking. Public Realations Officer for DCE Allan Tamba, has identified the suspects as Nelson Chanda (49), Phinoty Sianyenge (41), and Francis Mutale (32) were caught with 43.8 kilograms of cannabis while transporting money for a security company. The trio, who […]
Twelve suspects have been apprehended following a wave of thefts targeting motorists at Kafue Roundabout, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has confirmed. This follows a surge in viral social media videos showing criminals snatching valuables from vehicles caught in traffic at the busy intersection. In response, the Zambia Police Service intensified […]
American rapper Ye (Kanye West) and his estranged wife, Bianca Censori, have reportedly split and are preparing for divorce. On February 13, 2025, multiple media outlets confirmed that the couple is currently separated and in the process of divorce proceedings. This news follows their controversial appearance at the recent Grammy Awards and Ye’s inflammatory antisemitic […]
Lilongwe-based football giant, Silver Strikers, have secured the services of attacking midfielder Felix Demakude on a free transfer. The 25-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the club ahead of the 2025 football season. Demakude becomes the third new signing for the Central Bankers, following the arrivals of Sam Ademeyi and Festus Duwe. Expressing his […]
Popular Congolese musician Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, popularly known as Delcat Idengo, has been killed while filming a music video in the conflict-ridden town of Goma. His body was found on Thursday, lying in a street with blood covering part of his head. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the artist was shot. Idengo, known for his politically […]
The case involving former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Dalitso Kabambe, his deputy Henry Mathanga, businessman Leston Mulli and others, who are are facing charges of conspiracy to use public office for personal advantage, did not commence with plea taking today. According to Dzikondianthu Malunda, Director of Criminal Litigation, the case failed because Kabambe and […]
Malawian vernacular rapper Duncan Zgambo, popularly known as Gwamba, has today on 14 Fevruary 2025 surprised his wife with a brand-new Mazda CX8 as a Valentine’s Day gift. Before unveiling the gift,, Gwamba made a post on his Facebook page, teasing his fans about the surprise. “So, I have a present for my wife, but […]
High Court Financial Crimes Division has failed to commence the trial of former finance minister, Joseph Mwanamvekha and others today, who are suspected of embezzling billions of Kwacha from Salima Sugar Company. Defence lawyer Wapona Kita, representing accused Shrieesh Betgiri, argued that the trial cannot proceed until they are furnished with all necessary documents. Director […]
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested immigration officer Vincent Ndovie for his alleged involvement in corrupt activities. According to ACB Principal Public Relations Officer Egrita Ndala, Ndovie, while stationed at the Mzuzu Immigration Office, accepted K78,500 from a passport applicant without issuing a receipt. When Ndovie discovered that the passport seeker had reported the incident […]
Photos of a Malawian pregnant woman taken at Blacknoise Photography Studio in Lilongwe have gone viral on social media, creating mixed reactions among netizens. The images, which were shared on Facebook, show the mother-to-be proudly displaying her baby bump, with one of the photos featuring a “crazy face emoji” drawn on her belly. While some […]
A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of 24 people in Zimbabwe after a head-on collision between a bus and a haulage truck near Beitbridge on Thursday 13 February 2025, police have confirmed. According to police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, the bus was traveling from Harare to Beitbridge with 65 passengers when it attempted to […]
In Thyolo, the court today ordered two women to pay a fine of K50,000 each or face two years in prison for accusing another woman of being a witch. The court heard through the prosecutor, Felix Senzani, that Angela Kazembe, aged 21, and Sungeni Kazembe, aged 35, suspected a woman of practicing witchcraft. The two, […]
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera is set to open the 51st session of Parliament in Lilongwe today. The office of the Speaker of the National Assembly says President Chakwera is expected to start delivering the State of Nation Address at 10 o’clock, this morning. The event marks the beginning of the 2025/2026 Budget Meeting, which will […]