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Malawi24Nov 8, 2026

Headteacher arrested for impregnating schoolgirl

A headteacher who was supposed to protect and guide learners has instead been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old schoolgirl and impregnating her in Thyolo. The 43-year-old suspect, identified as Patrick Mulere, is the headteacher of Nyodola Community Day Secondary School. He allegedly had sexual encounters with the girl several times at Makwasa between...

CrimeDefilement

Malawi24Nov 8, 2026

Katsoka crowned heavyweight champion

Jimmy Katsoka, popularly known as Rasta, has claimed Malawi’s heavyweight kickboxing title after defeating Limbani Rocha of Thondwe in Zomba on points. The Blantyre-based fighter secured the national crown during a championship held on Saturday at Chinamwali Complex in Zomba City, earning a hard-fought victory over his opponent. The opening round saw both fighters adopt...

KickboxingZomba

Malawi24Nov 8, 2026

El Niño spares Lake Malawi, threatens tree planting

Lake Malawi is unlikely to suffer falling water levels from the anticipated El Niño weather conditions, but conservationists fear the same weather patterns could threaten the survival of newly planted trees during the 2026/27 rainy season. The warning comes as Malawi prepares for the annual tree-planting season, which runs from December to April, with conservationists...

El NinoLake Malawi

Malawi24Nov 8, 2026

NGORA warns HRDC against misleading public

The NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has warned the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) against misrepresenting facts surrounding their ongoing dispute, insisting that the two organisations are not scheduled to hold negotiations on November 12. NGORA Public Relations Officer Laston Chinkuzu said the authority had received High Court summons in relation to judicial review proceedings instituted...

HRDCMichael Kaiyatsa

Malawi24Nov 8, 2026

MCP not done with Malawians yet, eyes 2030 return

Those who thought the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was politically finished after its crushing defeat in 2025 may have to think again, as the party is already plotting a return to government, declaring that 2030 is its moment to reclaim State House. MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila has boldly declared that the party will win the...

DPPJessie Kabwila

Malawi24Nov 8, 2026

NAC raises alarm over men’s reluctance to take HIV tests

The National AIDS Commission (NAC) has expressed concern over the reluctance among many Malawian men to voluntarily undergo HIV testing, warning that delayed diagnosis is undermining efforts to ensure early treatment and strengthen the country’s fight against the epidemic. According to local media reports, NAC Acting Director General Tione Chilambe raised the concern during an...

AIDSHIV

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Malawi ships first uranium export

Malawi has taken a major step towards restarting uranium exports after four containers carrying 145,000 pounds of uranium concentrate left Kayelekera Mine in Karonga for international markets. The shipment marks the first export consignment of uranium concentrate, commonly known as yellowcake, since Lotus Resources Limited resumed operations at the mine. Lotus Resources, the Australian company...

KarongaKayerekeka uranium mine

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Njobvuyalema Dumps MCP for DPP, Backs ‘Focused Leadership’

After years of flying the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) flag, veteran politician Joseph Njobvuyalema has made a dramatic political switch, declaring that the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) focused leadership and experienced team convinced him to change sides. Njobvuyalema officially joined the DPP on Saturday during a ceremony held at Ming’ongo Ground in the area of...

DPPJoseph Njobvuyalema

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Diplomats lease deputy ambassador’s residence to private company

Three Malawi diplomats allegedly leased two government-owned properties in Harare, Zimbabwe, to a private company for 10 years without the knowledge or approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, local media reports. One of the properties is designated as the official residence of Malawi’s Deputy Ambassador to Zimbabwe. The leases, signed on February 1, 2026,...

Malawi EmbassyZimbabwe

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

HRDC, NGORA set for talk

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) are expected to hold an inter partes meeting on November 12 before the matter proceeds to Court. HRDC Executive Director Michael Kaiyatsa said the coalition’s lawyers are ready for the engagement, adding that the organisation is doing everything possible to resolve the matter....

CourtHRDC

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

CAMA warns protest bans could fuel violence

Blocking peaceful demonstrations could turn public frustration into violence, with the Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) warning that denying citizens space to express their grievances risks triggering unrest and destruction of property. CAMA executive director John Kapito says preventing peaceful protests denies Malawians a constitutional right and closes an important channel for citizens to demand...

CAMAdemonstrations

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Sports writers challenged to widen coverage

Sports journalists have been challenged to broaden their knowledge of different sporting disciplines to avoid leaving games such as basketball, golf and netball underreported. Gazette Media Lead Consultant McDonald Chapalapata said journalists need specialised knowledge of various sports to understand the games and deliver accurate, meaningful reports to their audiences. He said this on Friday...

FootballGazette Media

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Govt urged to ensure fair health worker recruitment

The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) and the Universal Health Coverage Coalition (UHCC) have urged government to ensure that its planned recruitment of health workers is safe, transparent and fair. The organisations want the entire process to be merit-based and free from favouritism and political interference, and accompanied by deliberate measures to improve staff retention,...

Malawi HealthMinistry of Health and Sanitation

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Chinese-owned mine accused of abusing Malawian workers

A Chinese-owned mining company in Karonga is facing serious allegations of exploiting Malawian workers, exposing employees to dangerous working conditions and mistreating children in surrounding communities. Workers at Nkhachira Coal Mine in Mkamanga Village, operated by Xingma Investment Limited, have accused the company of subjecting them to harsh labour conditions while denying them basic protective...

CrimeKaronga

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

The people behind Malawi’s ICT journey

As Malawi’s technology industry continues to evolve, the work of building a stronger digital future goes beyond computers, software and internet connectivity. It also depends on the people, institutions and partnerships working behind the scenes to advance the sector. For the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM), reaching its 20th anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect...

ICTICTAM

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Chikwawa chiefs face warning over child marriage bribes

The fight to protect girls in Chikwawa has taken a troubling turn, with allegations that some of the very leaders entrusted with ending child marriages are instead helping perpetrators evade justice through bribery. As concerns grow over the persistence of underage marriages and teenage pregnancies, district authorities have sounded the alarm, warning that corruption among...

chikwawaCrime

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Police impound 18 motorcycles in Mzimba crackdown

Police in Kafukule, Mzimba District, have impounded 18 motorcycles for violating road traffic regulations during a joint enforcement operation conducted on November 6, 2026. The operation, involving Traffic and General Duties officers, targeted motorcycle operators found committing various traffic offences, including riding unregistered motorcycles, operating without insurance, failing to wear protective helmets and carrying more...

CrimeMotorcycles

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

ACB moves in on CDF projects amid corruption claims

Millions of kwacha meant to transform communities through schools, health facilities and other development projects are now under fresh scrutiny as Malawi’s anti-graft body moves to investigate whether public resources are being used as intended. Amid mounting allegations of corruption, bid-rigging and favouritism in the awarding of contracts, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has launched a...

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)Constituency Development Fund (CDF)

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Govt pressed over missing mental health board

Government is facing pressure to establish an independent Mental Health Board nearly a year after the Mental Health Act of 2025 provided for its creation, raising concerns over the implementation of the law protecting people with mental health conditions. Mental Health Users and Carers Association (MEHUKA) Executive Council Chairperson Simon Thom says the absence of...

FEDOMAMehuca

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Mzimba businesses set for major financial boost

Hundreds of small businesses in Mzimba are on the verge of a major financial breakthrough after struggling for years with limited capital, with 402 enterprises now set to receive funding designed to expand businesses, boost household incomes and strengthen economic independence. The beneficiaries, selected under the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) Programme,...

CRECCOMM'mbelwa Distict Council

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Chinese mine boss arrested for locking worker in container

Wu Haoqiu, a Chinese national is arrested for locking in a container a mine worker

CrimeKaronga

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

AG orders release of stranded coal

Attorney General Frank Mbeta has ordered the immediate release of a coal shipment that has been stranded aboard a Tanzanian vessel at Chipoka Port in Salima for nearly three weeks. Mbeta has directed the Ministry of Transport to urgently facilitate the offloading and transportation of the cargo belonging to Tamie Investment, warning that continued delays...

Attorney GeneralFrank Mbeta

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Dedza Dynamos power struggle raises ownership questions

A growing power struggle at Dedza Dynamos has raised questions about who really controls the club, following fresh disagreements between its newly appointed Board and sponsors Goshen City over the management of the team. The latest development comes after the club’s Executive Board of Directors wrote to Goshen City Trust President Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, demanding...

Dedza DynamosFootball

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

Tunisia’s Dinar tops Africa’s currency list, Malawi Kwacha among the weakest

AfricaDollar