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Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 6, 2026
Young Malawian innovators catch US Embassy attention
Young Malawian entrepreneurs seeking to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses have attracted the attention of a visiting United States Embassy delegation following their presentations at Sparc Systems Limited in Lilongwe. The entrepreneurs showcased their innovations during the SPARC Innovation Space Acceleration Programme Final Pitch on Thursday, November 5, 2026, where a delegation from the...
InnovationLilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 6, 2026
Chisale steps in with furniture for Immigration
Deputy Homeland Security Minister Norman Chisale has stepped in to replace worn-out office furniture at Immigration Headquarters in Blantyre, donating 21 new chairs and stools. The donation, made on Thursday, November 5, 2026, followed an impromptu visit to the headquarters, where Chisale inspected working conditions and interacted with officers in the Passport and Permit Sections....
Department of Immigration and Citizenship Servicesdonation
Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 6, 2026
Masintha unveils four CDF projects
Masintha Constituency has launched four development projects under the reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF), raising expectations of improved infrastructure and public services for residents. The projects were unveiled at Masintha Ground in Lilongwe, with local leaders urging residents to support the initiatives to ensure they deliver the intended benefits. Speaking during the launch, Lilongwe Deputy...
CDFLilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 6, 2026
Five months to change Mtandire-Mtsiriza lives
For years, residents of Mtandire and Mtsiriza have looked forward to improved access to healthcare, education and better road infrastructure. Now, a K3.6 billion development package has raised fresh hopes that some of these longstanding challenges could soon be addressed. The projects, launched by Lilongwe City Council under the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (RCDF), are...
Alfred GangataLilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 4, 2026
Man arrested over K5.2m jobs scam
A Lilongwe man has been arrested for allegedly swindling job seekers out of K5.2 million by promising them government jobs and issuing fake employment letters. Police identified the suspect as 34-year-old Calisto Chikomola, who was arrested on November 3, 2026, during an operation at Kauma in Lilongwe. Lilongwe Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Sergeant Khumbo...
CrimeLilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 3, 2026
Video: Malawi Police arrest motorist Ephraim Mbewe over viral clip of him bullying a traffic officer
Lilongwe Police have arrested Ephraim Mbewe Malitino, 60, the motorist seen in a viral video threatening and insulting a Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services (DRTSS) officer who stopped him for driving without number plates. Police say Mbewe is in custody and will appear in court as soon as possible to answer four charges,...
CrimeDirectorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services (DRTSS)
Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 2, 2026
Malawi’s fuel crisis drives electric mobility push
Malawi’s fuel crisis is pushing electric vehicles into the spotlight as motorists and businesses struggle with persistent shortages and rising transportation costs. A new initiative aims to put 100 electric vehicles on the country’s roads, backed by 40 planned charging stations and a digital transport platform designed to connect drivers, passengers and fleet operators. The...
BICCBlantyre
Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 2, 2026
Three women accused of dumping newborn in river.
Police in Lilongwe have arrested three women suspected of dumping a newborn baby in the Lilongwe River at Mgubo in Chiwamba. The baby, believed to have been a day old, was discovered floating in the river on November 1, 2026, by children who were swimming in the area. The children alerted other community members, who...
CrimeLilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 1, 2026
Malawi’s motorbike crisis: registered and insured bikes, but unlicensed riders
The growing number of unlicensed motorcycle riders operating in Malawi’s cities is raising serious concerns about road safety, regulatory enforcement and the responsibility of motorcycle owners. Motorcycle taxis, commonly known as kabaza, have become an important part of urban transport in Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu and Zomba, providing affordable mobility while supporting thousands of livelihoods. However,...
BlantyreLilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Nov 1, 2026
Chacha boosts police welfare with 35 fans
Malawian philanthropist Chawezi Banda, popularly known as Chacha, has stepped in to ease the working conditions of police officers at Lingadzi Police Station with a donation of 35 office fans following concerns over poor ventilation in some offices. The donation, made on Sunday, November 1, 2026, follows her familiarisation tour of eight lower police formations...
LilongweLingadzi
Malawi24
Malawi24Oct 31, 2026
FACT’s missed chances leave Nkhoma frustrated
FACT Ladies coach Thokozire Nkhoma believes missed scoring opportunities contributed to her team’s 5-1 defeat against defending champions Silver Strikers Ladies in the NBM Women’s Premiership. FACT had a promising start to Friday’s encounter, recovering from an early setback to equalise through Evelyn Dallas in the 14th minute after Ireen Khumalo had put Silver ahead...
LilongweNational
Malawi24
Malawi24Oct 30, 2026
Lilongwe moves to reclaim its lost green cover
Lilongwe City Council has called for collective action to reverse the gradual loss of tree cover and restore the capital’s reputation as one of Malawi’s green cities. The Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Clement Stambuli, said several areas that were once characterised by abundant trees were increasingly losing their greenery, making environmental restoration an urgent priority....
Association of Environmental Journalists (AEJ)Lilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Oct 23, 2026
Man hit by train while sleeping
A 35-year-old man is fighting for his life at Kamuzu Central Hospital after a train ran over him while he was sleeping on a railway line in Lilongwe. Dyson Kumalinga sustained severe head injuries in the incident, which occurred at around 11pm on October 22, 2026, at Area 28 in Kanengo Industrial Area. Kanengo Police...
LilongweTrain
Malawi24
Malawi24Oct 19, 2026
Fuel vendor dies in police chase
A young fuel vendor has died in a fire after his motorcycle burst into flames during a police chase in Kanengo, Lilongwe, leaving his friend with serious burns. Yamikani Jefinala was carrying four 20-litre containers of fuel when the incident occurred, with the fire also triggering unrest that saw angry people block the M1 Road....
CrimeKanengo
Malawi24
Malawi24Oct 19, 2026
Fire ravages K Mart shop in Lilongwe
A major fire has destroyed goods and property worth millions of kwacha at K Mart shop in Mtandire, Lilongwe.The fire broke out in the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026, leaving the shop badly damaged as efforts to contain the blaze proved unsuccessful.The cause of the fire remains unknown, while the full extent of...
fireFire accident
Malawi24
Malawi24Oct 14, 2026
Told to farm, left to struggle
It is a bitter contradiction: rural farmers are encouraged to embrace irrigation farming to improve food production and household nutrition, yet some are struggling to access even the basic equipment that could make their efforts easier.In Salima District, members of Kasupe Care Group have taken the call to heart. They have organised themselves, planted different...
Agriculture groupsFarming
Malawi24
Malawi24Oct 8, 2026
Chatata school gets long-awaited relief
Some learners at Chatata Primary School in Lilongwe have been forced to squeeze into limited classroom space, highlighting a long-running challenge that is now finally beginning to ease.Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Malawi Limited has donated school desks and stationery materials to help address some of the challenges facing the school.The donation was made as part...
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Malawi LimitedChitata primary school
Malawi24
Malawi24Oct 8, 2026
Lilongwe City workers in hot water
It began with a viral video, a distraught restaurant owner at Gateway Mall pleading for help after Lilongwe City Council workers allegedly stormed her business and seized food worth K200,000. What looked like routine enforcement has now spiraled into a scandal, with Deputy Minister of Homeland Security Norman Chisale demanding the accused employees march themselves...
CrimeLilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Oct 6, 2026
Reggae comes home to Matchansi
For reggae lovers in Matchansi and surrounding areas, a Friday night that would normally require a trip into the city is coming closer to home.6th Lounge at Matchansi in Lilongwe will host reggae giants Black Missionaries and Anthony Makondetsa this Friday, October 9, giving local fans an opportunity to watch two of Malawi’s recognised reggae...
black missionariesLilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Sep 27, 2026
Mneneri ankandiyamwitsa njoka — Waulura msungwana wina
Pomwe mukupita kumapemphero lero, Kodi mwamva? Zaka pafupifupi khumi zapitazo, msungwana wina wotchuka ndi zisudzo pa TikTok, anagwa mchikondi ndi mneneri wa ‘mulungu’, koma mhuu! Mathero ake n’ngachabe.Pomwe iye amanyadira kuti anali mayi pulofeti, sadadziwe kuti kukada amakhala ‘mayi chinjoka.’ Kupatula kugonana ndi munthu wa ‘mulungu’yo, mabere ake ankagwiritsidwaso ntchito zina.Walinase Chisanu, yemwe amatchuka ndi...
Fake ProphetsLilongwe
Malawi24
Malawi24Sep 13, 2026
Lilongwe taps run dry
Residents in parts of Lilongwe have gone for days without reliable water, forcing some to turn to wells and boreholes as fears grow over diseases linked to unsafe water and poor hygiene.Residents from Kaliyeka, Area 23, Area 22 and other parts of the city told Malawi24 they have gone for up to four days without...
Area 23Health
Malawi24
Malawi24Sep 6, 2026
Two more arrested over Area 17 motorcycle robbery
Kawale Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the robbery of a motorcycle worth K4.5 million in Area 17, Lilongwe.According to Kawale Police Public Relations Officer Mabvuto Precious Phiri, the incident was reported on August 18, 2026, by Yohane Fred, 26, a motorcycle operator who told police that unknown criminals had robbed him...
corruptionCrime
Malawi24
Malawi24Sep 3, 2026
Fatra Mia breaks silence on Sidik Mia estate battle: “I got nothing”
Fatra Mia has broken years of silence on the estate battle following the death of former MCP vice-president Sidik Mia, revealing how offers allegedly shifted from K150 million to K100 million and K50 million before she walked away with nothing.
Abida MiaCovid-19
Malawi24
Malawi24Sep 2, 2026
Fake screenshots, real goods: Lilongwe woman nabbed over K363,000 scam
A woman in Lilongwe has been arrested for faking a goods payment
CrimeJudith Phiri