By Twink Jones Gadama The recent incident surrounding Agape Khombe’s alleged kidnapping has raised eyebrows and sparked a flurry of speculation. While the narrative presented by Khombe and his supporters paints a picture of a man in peril, a closer examination of the circumstances suggests that this may be a case of self-staged abduction rather […]
National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) says more tankers carrying fuel from Tanga Port in Tanzania will soon be in the country. In a statement, NOCMA affirms that the commodity, which was imported through a Government-to-Government (G2G) arrangement, has greatly contributed to the recent fuel stability. The operation commenced on January 4, 2025 after the […]
The Association of the Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Mzuzu has called on President Laazarus Chakwera to intervene on the land wrangle between Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the people of Kasasire. At least 800 people have been evicted from Kasasire, an area covering Nkhata Bay district, North East of Mzimba and part of Runphi East. […]
By Burnett Munthali Former President of Malawi, Dr. Joyce Banda, has strongly dismissed claims that the current government was responsible for constructing houses she built in rural communities. Speaking to the press, Banda clarified that the houses in question—located in Limbuli and another rural area—were constructed through her Joyce Banda Foundation and not by the […]
By Burnett Munthali The Ministry of Labour has shut down Central Poultry Limited in Lilongwe for violating labour laws and failing to comply with health and safety regulations. The closure follows an inspection of its Dudu Estate by the Minister of Labour, Peter Dimba, and other senior officials. The inspection revealed poor sanitation at the […]
By Brighton Tchongwe The Malawi Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) and Plan International have conducted a training session for community radio journalists, focusing on effective reporting on humanitarian, emergency, and gender-sensitive issues related to hazards and disasters across the country. Speaking during the two-day training held at Blue Waters Resort in Salima district, MISA Malawi […]
By Draxon Maloya The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is facing significant challenges in monitoring its licensees due to an outdated legal framework and inadequate resources to keep pace with advanced technologies in the digital space. This has created an environment where vulnerable groups are increasingly exposed to cyber threats, including cyberbullying. Speaking at Mzuzu […]
By Thupuwera Nkhondokonse A power struggle is brewing within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as Presidential Spokesperson Shadrick Namalomba and Presidential Bodyguard Norman Chisale are reportedly boasting about their indispensability to the party’s leader, Peter Mutharika. According to sources within the party, Namalomba and Chisale have been blocking access to Mutharika, making it difficult for […]
By Vincent Gunde Political activist Bon Kalindo has asked Parliament to pass a law on Indian shop workers’salaries claiming that the K60,000 salaries they are receiving per months is very too little to match with today’s cost of living which is beyond the reach of the poor people. Kalindo said beside these people working in […]
By Vincent Gunde Human Rights Advocator Sir Charles Ben Longwe has claimed that since 1990s, the country has been witnessing electoral Alliances with promises of working together and sharing the national cake equally, that there are one in one country, Malawi. Ben Longwe has observed that after the elections, the Alliance leaders forget about their […]
