By Suleman Chitera Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has urged the Malawi Government to engage South African authorities to ensure the safety of Malawians living in South Africa and seek compensation for those who have lost property during recent xenophobic attacks.Chithyola outlines strategy to boost economic growth, stability Speaking on the matter, Chithyola Banda […]
By Our Reporter Political parties in Malawi are beginning to position themselves ahead of the 2030 General Elections, with early strategies, grassroots mobilisation and leadership plans starting to take shape. Although the election period is still years away, political movements are already working to strengthen their structures, engage communities and build support among voters across […]
By Staff Reporter The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has warned the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and members of the public against blocking the Karonga–Chiweta stretch of the M1 Road during planned demonstrations on July 1, insisting that the country’s major highway must remain open to traffic.BMTV accuses HRDC of working against DPP In a […]
By Suleman Chitera First Capital Bank (FCB) has donated K150 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of thousands of Malawians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Speaking during the donation on Tuesday, FCB Head of Marketing and Communications, Twikale Chirwa said the contribution reflects the bank’s concern for […]
By Vincent Gunde Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Dr. Paul Velentino Phiri, says he told President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera at 10:35 a.m that the military plane which took the former Vice President Dr. Saulosi Chilima failed to land in Mzuzu and that all efforts are being made to communicate with the crew members […]
By Vincent Gunde In what many respondents to the inquiry surrounding the death of Dr. Saulosi Chilima and eight others have presented lies and contradictory statements that Chilima went to the funeral of Ralph Kasambala by his own wishes, former Minister of Defence in the MCP led government, Harry Mkandawire, has spilled the beans. Appearing […]
By Suleman Chitera FDH Bank plc has donated K100 million ($57 000) to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) to support the repatriation of Malawians returning from South Africa amid growing concerns over xenophobic violence and the impending deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country. The contribution comes as the Malawi Government intensifies […]
By Suleman Chitera Justice Chifundo Kachale has said Malawi has the capacity to reduce court congestion, ease pressure on prisons and avoid lengthy criminal trials through the effective use of plea bargaining.BMTV tells Mtalimanja there’s one President at a time Kachale made the remarks during a Plea Bargaining Session held at Zomba Central Prison, an […]
By Vincent Gunde Malawi’s Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba, has told the British Broadcasting Corporation ( BBC) Focus on Africa that the government of President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is encouraging each and every Malawian in South Africa to come back home. Namalomba said the South African government has told Malawians to choose between stay […]
By Staff Reporter Lilongwe, June 22, 2026 — Patients seeking urgent treatment for dog bites at Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe were left stranded on Monday after health workers responsible for administering anti-rabies vaccines failed to provide the service, citing procedural changes that had not been clearly communicated. Malawi Freedom Network (MFN) understands that the disruption […]
