June 24
Malawi: Malawian Vendor Stoned to Death in South Africa As Another Migrant Is Arrested Over Child Rape Allegation
A Malawian street vendor has reportedly been killed in a violent attack in Durban, South Africa, while South African authorities say another undocumented Malawian national has been… Read more »
Malawi: Malawian Woman Evacuated From Xenophobic Violence in South Africa Dies On Journey Home
A Malawian woman who had survived xenophobic violence in South Africa and was being evacuated back home has died suddenly while travelling through Zimbabwe, turning what should… Read more »
Malawi: FCB Gives Dodma K150 Million for Malawians' Repatriation From RSA
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… Read more »
June 23
Malawi: Thom Mpinganjira Family Donates K100 Million to Help Bring Back Malawians From South Africa
The family of Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira has donated K100 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of Malawians facing hardship and… Read more »
Africa: SADC Sidesteps Afrophobia Debate As South Africa Report Vanishes From Summit Agenda
Questions are mounting over the Southern African Development Community's response to rising Afrophobic violence in South Africa after a highly anticipated report on the crisis was… Read more »
June 16
South Africa: Govt Launches Fundraiser to Bring Home 10,000 Citizens in South Africa
The Government of Malawi has unveiled an ambitious nationwide fundraising campaign to bankroll what is shaping up to be one of the country's largest humanitarian rescue… Read more »
June 08
Malawi: Malawi Responds to South Africa Xenophobia Crisis, 150 Citizens Successfully Repatriated
Malawi has begun bringing home its citizens displaced by a fresh wave of xenophobia-related tensions in South Africa, with 150 Malawians now on their way back after being evacuated… Read more »
February 13
Malawi: South Africa Shares New Plan to Work Better With Neighbouring Countries On Trade, Security, Immigration and Growing the Economy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address yesterday in Parliament, setting out his government's priorities for 2026 and emphasising the… Read more »
February 09
Malawi: Immigration Arrests 10 Foreign Nationals in Northern Region Crackdown
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has arrested 10 foreign nationals in a major enforcement operation across the Northern Region, as authorities intensify… Read more »
November 09, 2025
Malawi: 490 Malawians Deported From South Africa - a Harsh Reminder of Broken Dreams and a Failing System
The long, grim line of buses rolled into Mwanza One Stop Border Post just after dawn on Saturday -- six in total -- carrying 490 weary Malawians deported from South Africa's… Read more »
August 24, 2025
Malawi: Madras Restores Passport Services in Malawi, Over 1,000 Issued After One-Month Hiatus
Malawi's Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has resumed passport issuance after a one-month suspension, following the onboarding of a new supplier, Madras Security… Read more »
