Government Criticized for Spending over K400 Million on Billboards

Some group of civil servants are unhappy with the government for spending more than K400 million on billboards, while the country is facing economic hardships. The money was collected from the government GESD fund and used to put up billboards in different districts. Civil society leaders, Silvester Namiwa from CDED and Willy Kambwandira from CSAT, […]

Ugandan woman k!lls her husband, buries body under bedroom floor

A 43-year-old Ugandan woman, Sharon Nshemereirwe, has been accused of murdering her husband, Beinomugisha, and secretly burying his body beneath their bedroom floor. The shocking incident occurred in Kaniga I village, Buhweju district, and has left the rural community reeling. Police say Nshemereirwe allegedly struck her husband with a hammer while he slept on the […]

Attempted Vehicle Theft Foiled at South Africa’s Thaba Tshwane Military Base

South African rapid response have arrested a group of suspects who allegedly attempted to steal three vehicles from the Thaba Tshwane military base on Wednesday afternoon. The attempted theft was thwarted by a rapid reaction force, which responded swiftly and effectively, preventing any vehicles from being stolen. Authorities say no injuries were reported, and the […]

Baby Trafficked to Mozambique Repatriated as Zambia-Mozambique Security Agencies Rescue 2 Victims

 A seven-month-old Zambian baby who was trafficked to Mozambique has been safely repatriated, thanks to a successful joint operation between defence and security agencies of Zambia and Mozambique. The operation also led to the recovery of a 21-year-old Mozambican national living with albinism who had been trafficked and sold in Zambia. Mozambique’s Permanent Secretary in […]

Lady paraded for getting intimate with another woman’s husband, she is forced to confess in a viral video (Watch)

A Nigerian woman named Blessing was caught and paraded after being found in an intimate act with another woman’s husband. In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), she is confronted and made to confess on camera. Her face is clearly visible as she admits, “I was sleeping with someone’s husband.” The clip has […]

LUANAR Take Disciplinary Action Towards Students

Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) has expelled six students and suspend other eight students after serios violation of school rules. The students were found guilty for committing difference offences including  entering examination room intoxicated,  being found with notes in examination, theft, writing  fake names on examination paper and also for involving themselves […]

Man impregnates 10 girls, including his boss’s daughter after he was sent on company’s trip (Watch video)

A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked outrage after a woman claimed in a video that a Nigerian man, sent to learn a trade, allegedly impregnated his boss’s daughter and nine other girls. While the man’s identity remains undisclosed, the story has triggered widespread reactions across social media. Watch video below… 18-year-old boy […]

PhwedoCase: Phwedo Pleads Not Guilty to Defilement and Child Abduction Charges, Case Adjourned 16 May

Renowned actor, Tumpe ‘Phwedo’ Mtaya, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of defiling a 15-year-old girl and child abduction. Phwedo is being accused of having committed the crime with the 15-year-old from 18 February to 22 February 2025 and having custody of the minor without consent on the said days. Defence lawyer Mkwima Tchizi […]

Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Tampering with Oxygen Supply at Bwaila Hospital

The Magistrate Court in Lilongwe has sentenced Grant Mpasu to 18 months in prison after finding him guilty of stealing oxygen supply equipment at Bwaila Hospital, an act that led to the deaths of seven premature babies. According to Lilongwe Police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu, the incident occurred when Mpasu deliberately cut oxygen supply lines in […]

Chinese Wildlife Offender Faces New Bribery Charges, Bail Ruling On Monday

The Court in Lilongwe has reserved to Monday 12th May ruling on bail application by Lin Yunhua, a Chinese national who is answering charges of corruption and an application by the state for continued detention of the suspect. Lin is suspected of bribing public officers to be living a free life while serving his 14 […]

Seven Medical Practitioners Penalized for Misconduct, MCM Confirms

The Medical Council of Malawi (MCM) has imposed penalties on seven public and private medical practitioners found guilty of various disciplinary offenses. According to a press release signed by MCM Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Davie Zolowere, these offenses include treating a patient at their house in their bedroom, conducting an intimate procedure without a […]

Phwedo Arrives at Lilongwe Court for Plea Taking

Actor Tumpe Mtaya, popularly known as Phwedo, appeared in court today to face charges of child sexual abuse and child trafficking. He is expected to either take a plea or deny the charges during the session. Phwedo, currently out on bail, is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. The case […]

MANEB Announces Official 2025 Exam Dates and Assures Tight Security Measure

The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has officially released the dates for this year’s national examinations for both primary and secondary school candidates. In a press statement signed by MANEB Executive Director Prof. Dorothy Nampota, the board announced that The Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) exams will take place from 21st to 23rd […]

Court Adjourns Chisale’s Case until Tomorrow

The High court in Lilongwe which is handling economic case involving  involving former president body guard known as Norman Chisale, has temporarily suspended the case until tomorrow the 9th of May 2025. Today, the state was expected to start hearing from the two witnesses but this could not processed as the suspect filed a request. […]

Uladi Mussa Gets Only 63 Votes in Southern Salima MCP Primary Polls

Veteran politician, Uladi Mussa has lost the primary elections held in the southern Salima of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Mussa received 63 votes in the elections. Madilitso Mazombwe is the winner with 630 votes. Richard Kwalira received 388 votes while Joseph Manja received 340 votes. Mussa switched from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to […]

FAM Faces Backlash for Donating Footballs to Bishop Mackenzie International School in Lilongwe

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has come under fire from local football fans after donating 20 footballs to Bishop Mackenzie International School, one of the country’s most prestigious private schools. The donation, made on 7 May 2025, was accompanied by a one-hour football coaching session led by Flames Head Coach Kalisto Pasuwa and the […]

Arsenal Crash Out of Champions League After 2-1 Defeat to PSG

Arsenal have been knocked out of the Champions League after a 2-1 semi-final second-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners had entered the match trailing 1-0 from the first leg and pushed hard for a comeback. Despite a strong start and several early saves from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring for […]

Road Accident on M1 Claims 8 Lives Near Mponela

Atleast 8 people have lost their lives following the accident which has occurred along M1 road  near  Nkhamanga village senior chief Mponera  in Dowa district during the night of 7 May 2025. The district healthy officer of Dowa district hospital Dr. Peter Makoza, confirmed about the accident saying that the minibus was carrying 16 passengers […]

Tipper Truck Driver Killed in M1 Road Accident Near Mchenga Mine, Rumphi

Davies Mkwala, 52, a tipper truck driver for Chinese Henan International Cooperative (CHICO), has died after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident that occurred near Mchenga Coal Mine when his truck collided with two oncoming vehicles. Rumphi Police publicist, Noel Kamchenga, confirmed that Mkwala, who was driving belonging to a construction company that is […]

Day One of Papal Conclave Ends Without Decision, Black Smoke Signals No Pope Yet

The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel concluded the first day of the papal conclave on Wednesday, May 7, without electing a new pope. At 9 PM Rome time, black smoke emerged from the chapel’s chimney—a traditional signal that no candidate has secured the necessary two-thirds majority vote among the 133 cardinal-electors. The cardinals are expected to reconvene […]