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Man sentenced to 8 years for defiling and impregnating a 14-year-old girl

A 20-year-old man identified as Shukulani Ackimu has been sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for defiling a 14-year-old girl and impregnating her. The incident, according to reports, happened in Balaka, and the court heard that the man committed the offence between July 2023 to January 2025 at Phalula Village. The man had initially pled not […]

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Busted! Shoprite Caught Playing Hide & Seek with Sugar

Trade Minister Vitumbiko Mumba just pulled up to one of the Shoprite stores and let’s just say… it wasn’t a friendly visit. During an inspection, Mumba expressed dissapointment, ordering that all available sugar be placed on shelves immediately. “Malawians are struggling to find sugar, yet some stores are hoarding it. We won’t allow this,” he

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Rainy Season Disasters Claim 39 Lives, Affect Over 180,000 People

The number of people who have died due to sudden disasters this rainy season has risen to 39 from 35 earlier this month. Meanwhile, injuries have also increased, with 483 people now reported injured, up from 469. According to reports, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) spokesperson’s Chipiliro Khamula says the number of affected

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Prophet Arrested in Jenda Over Fake ‘Satanic Box’ Scam

Police in Mzimba have arrested a self-proclaimed prophet, Isaac Mkandawire, along with his follower, Eunice Soko, for allegedly deceiving people and causing public disorder with a staged supernatural scam. According reports, the two suspects brought a mysterious coffin to Zatuwa Zimba Village and convinced villagers that it was possessed by satanic spirits. They claimed that

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K2 Billion Youth Fund in Budget – Will It Deliver?

According to an article by Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS), the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) and Youth and Society (YAS) have welcomed the government’s allocation of K2 billion for youth empowerment in the 2025/2026 national budget, calling it a crucial step toward economic development for young people. NYCOM Executive Director Rex Chapota emphasized that

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Kwezy Buses Announce New Bus Fares: Most Wonder if it’s Fair

Kwezy Buses has introduced new ticket prices, and for many travelers, the numbers are raising eyebrows. With a one-way ticket from Blantyre to Lilongwe now priced at MK40,000 for adults and MK35,000 for children, many are questioning if these fares are justifiable. Passengers heading to Nkhata Bay are facing even steeper costs, with a one-way

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