By Suleman Chitera LILONGWE, Malawi — The Malawi Government requires more than K24 billion to facilitate the repatriation of approximately 15,000 Malawians stranded in South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. Read moreAllegations of a coup plot sour diplomatic tiesAccording to a budget statement prepared by the Department of Disaster Management […]
By Suleman Chitera Musina, South Africa – June 20, 2026 — Hundreds of undocumented Malawian immigrants are facing deportation after several buses transporting them from Durban in KwaZulu-Natal arrived at the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina, Limpopo, on Saturday morning. Read moreMalawi business tycoon Simbi Phiri disassociates himself from forming up “Congress for Democrats”Authorities at […]
By Suleman Chitera MALABO, Equatorial Guinea – In a dramatic political development, the entire government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to achieve most of its development goals, paving the way for President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo to appoint a new cabinet. Read moreMalawi business tycoon Simbi Phiri disassociates himself from forming up “Congress […]
By Suleman Chitera Malawian author and social commentator Stanley Onjezani Kenani has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign aimed at raising R10 million to assist Malawians facing xenophobic threats in South Africa. Read moreMalawi business tycoon Simbi Phiri disassociates himself from forming up “Congress for Democrats”Kenani says the initiative is intended to complement government efforts amid […]
By Suleman Chitera Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, are set to embark on the biggest journey in their history after being handed a blockbuster opening fixture against defending champions Nigeria at the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals in Morocco. Read moreZuneth Sattar’s investigation: Why is ACB only exposing suppliers […]
By Suleman Chitera A Cameroonian military officer has been arrested after he was reportedly caught raping a 15-year-old girl at a military facility in Nachtigal, Center Region, the Ministry of Defence has said. Read moreMalawi business tycoon Simbi Phiri disassociates himself from forming up “Congress for Democrats”In a press release issued this Friday, June 12, […]
By Suleman Chitera The rand strengthened after US President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran, suggesting that a peace deal could be signed over the weekend. Read moreMalawi business tycoon Simbi Phiri disassociates himself from forming up “Congress for Democrats”This development could open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, though Reuters reports that some […]
By Suleman Chitera A 28-year-old man has been arrested at Cape Town International Airport in South Africa after police discovered 150 live venomous scorpions concealed in his luggage. Read moreMalawi Government Faulted Over Arrests of Coup SuspectsThe arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Kuilsriver Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit in collaboration with […]
By Burnett Munthali South Africa is considering a policy that would require foreign governments to cover the costs of deporting their nationals who violate immigration laws. Read moreMalawi business tycoon Simbi Phiri disassociates himself from forming up “Congress for Democrats”The proposed measure aligns with a broader global shift toward stricter immigration enforcement and greater financial […]
By Suleman Chitera Young people in Malawi have been challenged to take a more active and influential role in shaping the country’s future by driving social transformation and contributing to policy development. Read moreAllegations of a coup plot sour diplomatic tiesThe call was made by Linda Harawa, Country Director for Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Malawi, […]
