Police in Lilongwe have recovered an explosive device from a scrap metal dealer in Area 23. According to reports, police say the item was found at the dealer’s premises and was later confirmed by explosives experts to be a dangerous military explosive. The object has since been taken to Lilongwe Police Headquarters for safe custody. […]
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Police in Lilongwe have arrested 19-year-old Yohane Mphatso after a church “deliverance” session at Zamkutu Zion Church turned tragic, leaving a 62-year-old woman dead. According to an article by MIJ FM, police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu, says the victim, Alena Banda, was severely whipped with a wooden stick during the ritual and later collapsed. She was
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The Malawi Bureau of Standards has shut down ZAMM Investment in Lilongwe for allegedly using expired raw materials to make its Cool Fizz soft drinks — according to an article by Zodiak. The article states MBS says it seized 10,000 litres of expired flavours — some dating back to 2023 — and accused the company
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Two Malawian civil society groups — Youth and Society (YAS) and the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) — have written to President Donald Trump, yep the US president, urging him to reconsider newly announced visa restrictions on Malawian travelers. The US government recently announced that, starting 20 August 2025, Malawians applying for B1/B2 visas will be required to post a bond of up to USD
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Mpox cases are on the rise in Malawi. The Public Health Institute of Malawi says the country now has 72 confirmed cases, up from 64 in April — with Lilongwe leading at 49. According to an article by the Daily Times, other cases have been spotted in Machinga, Salima, Ntcheu, Likoma, Nkhatabay, Mzimba South, and Karonga. The
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Zomba Police have registered 50 cases of child sexual offences between January and June this year, up from 38 during the same period in 2024. Community Police Coordinator Naison Chibondo said the increase is partly due to a growing willingness among communities to report such crimes. He also noted that police have intensified awareness campaigns
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The African Union (AU) is asking the world to start using maps that show the “true size of Africa.” Most maps today use the Mercator projection, created in the 1500s. This type of map makes countries near the North and South poles (like Europe and North America) look bigger, while shrinking Africa and other places
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The Ministry of Education together with MANEB has finally dropped the 2025 results for both the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) and the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE). JCE Results 📘 Out of 158,451 students who sat for JCE: This year’s pass rate has gone up by 6.41% compared to last year (from
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Three weeks after being promoted as a life-changing opportunity for Malawians, the AMC Online Jobs platform has mysteriously disappeared from all digital platforms, leaving many job seekers frustrated and concerned. The platform, which was featured in a televised event on 23 July 2025, promised income-generating opportunities, real success stories, and prizes to attract aspiring online
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Thom Mpinganjira is officially the country’s richest man, according to Billionaires.Africa, a news outlet that focuses on African Billionaires. The FDH Bank Founder’s wealth shot up after the bank’s shares skyrocketed by 365% this year, pushing its market value to $2 Billion. That puts him ahead of rival financier Hitesh Anadkat and firmly cements FDH
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