Security STATE INACTION FUELLING ATTACKS ON JOURNALISTS – MISA MALAWI MISA Malawi has expressed deep concern over government’s continued failure to investigate and prosecute people who attack journalists in the… Martha Chikoti · November 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Security MAN ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARM, KILLING OF PROTECTED SPECIES Police in Mvera, Dowa District, have arrested Landilani Pagonanji, 65, of Chimphepo Village, T/A Mkukula, for illegal possession of a… Martha Chikoti · October 31, 2026 · 1 min read
Security GOVERNMENT PLEDGES LASTING SOLUTION TO PASSPORT CRISIS The Ministry of Homeland Security says Government is taking urgent steps to address passport shortages, clear application backlogs and improve… Synd Kalimbuka · October 29, 2026 · 1 min read
Security OVERHAULED FENNEC HELICOPTER REJOINS MALAWI AIR FORCE FLEET The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has welcomed back its AS550 A2 Fennec helicopter following a comprehensive overhaul by Airbus in… Synd Kalimbuka · October 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Abuse and violence JOE ICON GOT INJURED AFTER STAGE DIVE GONE WRONG AT MWANA WA ATATE CONCERT Popular Malawian musician Joe Icon on Saturday got injured after a stage dive went wrong during his highly anticipated Mwana… Martha Chikoti · October 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Security ZOMBA POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF 23-YEAR-OLD MAN Police in Zomba are investigating the death of Wells Kalimbika, 23, a motorcycle operator from Chindipha Village, Traditional Authority Mlumbe,… Boniface Chisale · October 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Security DOWA POLICE OC ENGAGES CHIEFS UNDER TA MKUKULA Dowa Police Officer In-Charge, Deputy Commissioner Aubrey John Kawale, on Friday met traditional leaders under Traditional Authority Mkukula as part… Martha Chikoti · October 17, 2026 · 2 min read
Security MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD BOY FROM ZOMBA FOUND IN BALAKA A 10-year-old boy, Ikra Ayami, who went missing in Zomba District more than two weeks ago, has been found at… Boniface Chisale · October 16, 2026 · 2 min read
Security DOWA POLICE RECORD 5% RISE IN CRIME, SEC MEETING TACKLES SECURITY CHALLENGES Dowa Police Station has reported a 5% increase in crime within the district. According to Dowa Police Station Sub Inspector… Martha Chikoti · October 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Security MACHINGA POLICE HUNT SUSPECTS AFTER WATCHMAN MURDER Police in Machinga are searching for unknown suspects in connection with the murder of a 67-year-old watchman at Mangamba Trading… Boniface Chisale · October 4, 2026 · 1 min read