December 26, 2023
Malawi: Nyale Institute Calls Attention to Reproductive Justice for Child Survivors of Sexual Violence
Nyale Institute, a non-governmental organisation whose mission is to advance sexual and reproductive justice for all, believes that every person has the right to enjoy a happy… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Malawi: Peter Muthartika Loses Again - Supreme Court Rebuffs DPP Over Elective Conference Dates
The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal by the Opposition Democractic Progressive Party to stay an order by the High Court to hold an elective conference by December 30, 2023. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Malawi: Bushiris Extradition Case Adjourned to March, 2024
An extradition case involving Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary has been adjourned to March next year. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Malawi: Court Reserves Bail Ruling On Kalindo Until Friday
A court in Mangochi has reserved its bail ruling until Friday, December 15, 2023 for comedian turned rights activist Bon Kalindo who is facing charges of violence incitement. Read more »
Malawi: South African Witness in Bushiris Extradition Case Takes to Witness Box
South African government witness in the Bushiris extradition case briefly took to the witness box late afternoon noon on Monday following his delayed flight connections to Malawi. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Gunmen Release Abducted Malawian Pastor
South African based Malawian Pastor cum politician Pastor Hastings Salanje has been freed by gunmen almost two weeks after he was kidnapped at his church. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Malawi: Norman Chisale Bail Fate Today, Friday
Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate Roderick Michongwe has reserved bail ruling to today, Friday for Norman Chisale, former bodyguard for former President Peter Mutharika. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Police Arrest 4 Malawians, 26 Ethiopians Over Human Trafficking
Malawi Police at Hewe in Rumphi have arrested four Malawians for allegedly aiding 26 Ethiopians enter the country illegally. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Human Rights Commission Probes Death of Inmate
Officials from state sponsored Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) say they have launched an investigation following reports of death of a young inmate at Bvumbwe Rehabilitation… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Malawi: Mozambican Authorities Ease Jail Terms for Malawians
Authorities in Mozambique have eased jail terms for Malawians incarcerated in Tete Province jails. Read more »
October 22, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Government Bemoans Drunkardness During Working Hours, Absenteeism in Civil Service
Government has expressed concern over the growing tendency of indiscipline, which include reporting for work while drunk by some council workers. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Malawi: Chilumpha Off Treason Case As Court Discharges Criminal Charges
The High Court in Blantyre has discharged all treason charges levelled against former vice-president Cassim Chilumpha. Read more »
Malawi: Court Adjourns Mutharika's Step Son Manslaughter Case
The High Court in Mzuzu has adjourned a manslaughter and human trafficking case involving Tadikira Mafubza, former President Peter Mutharika's step son and seven others. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Malawi: Mutharika's Step Son Tadikira Back in Court, Manslaughter Case Starts
Former President Peter Mutharika's step son Tadikira Mafubza's case and his seven accomplices were on Tuesday in the High Court in Mzuzu at the start of their manslaughter and… Read more »
October 14, 2023
Malawi: Fire Guts Rumphi District Hospital
Patients in wards at Rumphi district hospital were swiftly evacuated on Saturday after a raging fire gutted the hospital. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Malawi: Trafficking for Commercial, Sexual Exploitation Still a Serious Problem in Malawi
NGO Coalition on Child Rights (NGOCCR) has told the ongoing Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) CSO Programme Regional… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Malawi: UN Advises Staff in Malawi to Be On High Alert Following Recent Brutal Murders and Residential Robberies
While Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ng'oma maintains that the recent brutal killings in Lilongwe City is not a threat to national security as alluded to by the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Malawi: Minister Zikhale Ng'oma Instructs Police IG to Investigate Brutal Killings
Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng'oma has instructed the Inspector General of Police, Merylin Yolamu, to institute investigations into the brutal killings of three… Read more »
Malawi: CSOs Condemn Brutal Murder of Civilians in Malawi - Demand Immediate Stop to the Killings
A coalition of 10 human rights organizations committed to the protection of fundamental rights and the promotion of justice in Malawi have condemned the alarming wave of mysterious… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Bemoans Security Breakdown - 'Malawians Are Living in Fear'
Former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has expressed concern with what it has termed as a spate and increase in the violence, terror and total breakdown of security in… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Malawi: Police Arrest Water Vessel Captain for Overloading
Police say they have arrested a 74-year old water vessel captain in Nkhata Bay for overloading after a picture of his overloaded vessel went viral on social media platforms on… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Malawi: Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee Supports Review of Competition and Fair Trading Act and Its Regulations
Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee adds credence that it is important that Malawian laws need to be reviewed as frequently as practical and thus supports the review of… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Malawi: Macra Granted Injunction Stopping Multichoice From Effecting DStv Tariff Adjustment
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has obtained an interim injunction from the High Court in Blantyre, which This injunction prohibits Multichoice Malawi from… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Pardons 2, 298 Prisoners On 59th Independence Celebrations
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has pardoned 2, 298 prisoners as part of the activities to mark Malawi's 59th Independence Celebrations. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Malawi: China Pledges to Support Malawi's Security Agencies
The Chinese government has expressed commitment to support in strengthening the Malawi's security agencies. Read more »