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President Peter Mutharika has appointed Reverend Alexander Kambiri as a second religious advisor to the Presidency. In a statement released today by the Chief Secretary to the Government, Justin Saidi, Reverend Kambiri’s appointment takes effect immediately. Reverend Kambiri is a minister of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) under the Nkhoma Synod. He will […]

While much of the world packed away the Christmas lights weeks ago, millions of people will be celebrating Christmas tomorrow — 7 January. No delay. No remix. Just a different calendar and a centuries-old tradition. In several countries, Christmas doesn’t fall on the familiar 25 December. Instead, it’s marked in early January because their churches

Looks like the cold war is over. Donald Trump and Elon Musk were spotted together over the weekend at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, sparking talk that the two powerful figures have patched things up after last year’s very public fallout. A video making rounds online shows Trump walking through a crowd with Melania Trump,

Times Radio and TV have gone off air following a major technical fault at their headquarters. Management says technicians are working to restore services and has apologized for the inconvenience caused.

The Ministry of Education has postponed the opening of Term Two for public schools in Nkhotakota District and some national and boarding secondary schools affected by damaged roads. In a statement released on 3 January, the ministry said schools that were scheduled to open on 5 January will now reopen on 12 January 2026. The

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has pardoned 222 prisoners and reduced prison sentences for many others, a move that will see over 2,600 inmates affected across Malawi. The decision, announced through the Ministry of Homeland Security, was made as part of the Christmas and New Year goodwill gesture. According to the statement, the prisoners who were

Police in Dowa have arrested a 38-year-old man, Benly Chibwe, after his 6-year-old stepson drowned in a dam in a case that has shocked many. According to police, Chibwe is accused of throwing the child into the dam following ongoing arguments with his wife over her children from a previous relationship. The young boy reportedly

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced that the government will cover all funeral expenses for the five members of the Hive Band who died in a tragic road accident in Ntcheu. In a condolence message issued on behalf of himself and the First Lady, Professor Gertrude Mutharika, the President described the deaths as a devastating

The much-anticipated Hive Experience has been cancelled following a tragic road accident involving members of the Hive Band, which has resulted in the loss of several lives. According to a statement released by Eli Njuchi, the accident claimed the lives of key members of the band, including the guitarist, vocalist, drummer and the artist liaison.