The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices, effective today. According to Mera, the pump prices of petrol has risen from K2, 530 to K3, 499 per litre, representing a 38.3% increase, while diesel has gone up from K2, 734 to K3, 500 per litre, a 28% increase. “The […]
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Lilongwe police have arrested 30-year-old Norman Kambanje for the alleged defilement of a 17-year-old girl. According to Nation Online, the suspect reportedly lured the victim by pretending to be a traditional healer who could locate a stolen phone. The report says he then assaulted her 6 times at a lodge after demanding 10 rounds.
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Musician Ritaa has expressed disappointment over rumors circulating online linking her to a former government minister. In a Facebook live, she said the speculation was sparked by an old photo from a performance she did last year at Blues in Blantyre where the minister was in attendance, before he even became minister and as famous
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please note that the image is AI generated and only used for purposes of this story Mzuzu University (Mzuni) has taken disciplinary action against 26 students over various cases of misconduct. According to a statement from the institution, 19 students have been expelled, 3 suspended while 4 others have been issued warnings. The disciplinary measures
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Malawi’s Strategic Fuel Reserves are running low, with stocks falling below daily consumption needs — reports Times 360 Malawi. According to the platform’s article, as of 22 September 2025, Lilongwe had 397,633 litres of petrol, Blantyre 549,695 litres, and Mzuzu 84,656 litres — totalling 1.03 million litres against the daily demand of 1.5 million. NOCMA
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Former Member of Parliament for Machinga South East, Fyness Magonjwa, has conceded defeat in the 2025 parliamentary elections. According to unofficial results, Magonjwa lost to independent candidate Donnex Mpuzeni. In a statement shared on her social media, she described the campaign as “hectic” and expressed regret that she will not be returning to Parliament for
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The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that polling stations across the country will be open from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, when Malawians go to the polls. MEC explained that the earlier closing time is intended to allow vote counting to begin during daylight. However, the Commission has clarified that those
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The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced a change to the opening date for the 2025/26 academic year. According to a statement, schools will now open on 15 September 2025 instead of the earlier announced 22 September 2025. The adjustment, the ministry explained, has been made to allow students who registered for the upcoming general elections
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An arrest warrant has been issued for social media personality Hanna “Tamia Ja” Jabes after she failed to appear in court twice and ignored a K50,000 fine, reports Times 360 Malawi. This is for the case where the National AIDS Commission (NAC) filed accusing Tamia Ja of exposing someone’s HIV status without consent and damaging
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Malawi Snake Rescue has appealed to the public to stop killing snakes, saying they play a key role in the country’s ecosystem — according to an article by Times 360 Malawi. Times says the organization’s official, Anaclete Josen, made the call after a black mamba died during a rescue attempt in Lilongwe. The snake had
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