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Grief turns violent at Machinga District Hospital

A night of mourning turned chaotic at Machinga District Hospital after a Burundian national allegedly went on a rampage, damaging hospital property following the death of his wife.Machinga District Hospital spokesperson, Wongani Nyirenda, said the man had brought his wife to the hospital for medical treatment. However, after being informed that she had passed away,...

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Democracy failing Malawians, says Chibambo

Three decades after Malawi embraced multiparty democracy, former United Democratic Front (UDF) Cabinet minister Zililo Chibambo says the country has drifted far from the aspirations that inspired the fight for political change.Speaking on Times Television on Saturday, Chibambo argued that the country's democratic system has failed to deliver the meaningful transformation many Malawians expected, accusing...

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No one “qualified” to fix COSOMA logo?

The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) is facing fresh public backlash over its visual identity, with critics arguing the design looks cheap and fails to reflect the organization's financial stature amid ongoing controversies surrounding royalty disbursements.“Are you telling me all these significant amounts COSOMA disburses for the creatives it cannot afford to hire a professional...

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Clean-up drive gives Bwaila Hospital a healthier environment

Patients and guardians at Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe are expected to benefit from a cleaner and healthier environment after a volunteer-led clean-up exercise transformed parts of the health facility.Tsinde Eco Empower, a Lilongwe-based environmental organisation, on Saturday mobilised volunteers to remove waste and improve sanitation around the hospital, saying clean surroundings are essential for quality...

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The Mathanga truth: Law over politics

Over the past few days, social media has been awash with polarized debates regarding the Industrial Relations Court (IRC) consent order that reinstated former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor, Henry Mathanga, effective January 1, 2026.While certain political factions have attempted to frame the judicial resolution as a political payout, the actual legal history...

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Bullets in panic

The aura is fading, rivals are pulling away and pressure is mounting on FCB Nyasa Big Bullets after a defeat to GC Dedza Dynamos, leaving the 2024 champions needing an immediate response to keep elite league crown within reach.On Saturday, Bullets suffered their first defeat of the 2026 FDH Bank Premiership, falling 1-0 to Goshen...

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Osewera amakhala ngati akulemedwa – Munthali

Wothandizira kuphunzitsa timu ya FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Heston Munthali wati osewera ake amakhala ngati akukakamizidwa pomwe agonja ndi Goshen City Dedza Dynamos.Marco Chiwaya anagoletsera Dedza Dynamos mu mphindu 40, kuti masewerowa athere 1-0.Atatha masewero pa bwalo la Dedza, Munthali anawuza olemba nkhani kuti FCB Nyasa Big Bullets sinasewere mmene amayembekezera."Mamenyedwe ake timakhala ngati timakakamizidwa"...

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Malawi records biggest malaria breakthrough

Malawi has recorded its biggest breakthrough yet in the fight against malaria, marking a major public health milestone that health experts say could bring the country closer to eliminating one of its deadliest diseases.New figures released by the Ministry of Health show a dramatic decline in malaria infections and deaths during the first six months...

Kasumbu students get lifeline as water crisis eases

Students at Kasumbu Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Dedza are set to spend less time battling for water and more time learning after a new water system was installed at the school.Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) has invested K17 million in a solar-powered water system designed to tackle water shortages that have disrupted learning, hygiene...

NBM Pension posts 115% investment income

Pension members could see stronger growth in their retirement savings after NBM Pensions Administration Limited (NBM PAL) reported investment income of up to 115 percent in 2025.The return was recorded from the company’s unrestricted pooled pension fund, potentially giving members a stronger financial cushion for life after employment.NBM PAL disclosed the performance during a client...

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Govt deploys MDF vehicles to return displaced Kasasile residents home

The Malawi Government has stepped in to help displaced Kasasile residents return home after their planned march to Lilongwe was called offThe group had reached Jenda in Mzimba District during their journey to Lilongwe, where they intended to present their grievances to the government over their displacement from land they previously occupied.The residents maintain that...

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Who will stop the persistent broken systems from stealing Malawians’ future?

How long must we watch a predatory, self-serving political class bleed Malawi dry? The bitter reality is that Malawi does not suffer from a lack of resources; it suffers from a deliberate, state-sanctioned infrastructure of theft. Day after day, 21 million citizens are subjected to an unyielding cycle of engineered poverty, structural corruption, and institutional...

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