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The Miss Malawi pageant has disqualified two contestants — Victoria Michongwe and Shukran Maundala — following internal reviews by the organizing team. The decision has triggered public debate after Victoria posted a detailed statement on social media challenging the fairness of her removal. Victoria, who had made it into the Top 12, said in an

Residents of Mzondo in Area 25, Lilongwe, have killed 28-year-old Enayi Banda after accusing him of stealing a goat. According to reports, Police spokesperson Gresham Ngwira confirmed the incident and has strongly condemned the rise in mob justice cases. Banda’s body, found with deep wounds, has reportedly been taken to Kamuzu Central Hospital for a

The government has instructed Egenco Chief Executive Officer Maxon Chitawo to return to his former post as a lecturer at Mzuzu University’s Faculty of Engineering. Confirming the development, Chitawo said he received the official letter today, directing him to hand over his duties to senior company official Shadric Tchado. Chitawo, who replaced former CEO William

About 70 passengers who were stranded overnight on Lake Malawi have been safely rescued after their boat, Ibanda Injema, developed engine problems during a trip from Nkhata Bay to Likoma and Chizumulu Islands. The incident happened after the boat’s engines reportedly took in water mid-journey, leaving passengers — including children and goods — drifting helplessly

The government has announced strict spending control measures to manage public funds and reduce costs across all ministries, departments, and parastatals. In a document making rounds on the socials – from Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr. Justin Saidi – the measures take effect immediately and will last until the end of the

The High Court of Malawi has stopped the extradition of Shepherd and Mary Bushiri to South Africa. The ruling was made on 31 October 2025 by Justice Mzonde Mvula, who said the earlier decision by the Magistrate’s Court was wrong and not supported by enough evidence. This means the Bushiris will not be sent back

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced the full cabinet list. The appointments take immediate effect. Among the key highlights is the appointment of Norman Chisale as Deputy Minister of Homeland Security (Operations) — one of the most talked-about additions to the list. The President has also named Dr. Jane Ansah as First Vice President and

Residents of Phangwa Village in Nkhotakota were left stunned after a mysterious kadzidzi (owl) was found inside a house — carrying two letters addressed to a married woman. According to reports, the letters were from an unknown man asking the woman to leave her husband, Thom, and go with him. One note reportedly read: “Undipatse