Thursday, June 25, 2026

BBC angers Malawians

British Broadcasting Station (BBC) has irked Malawians after initiating a debate on social media on whether it is right for the President Lazarus Chakwera to reward national football team players for a win or not. After making the post, thousands of Malawians stormed BBC`s Facebook page to condemn the media outlet for interfering with...
Barely a few days after Covid-19 pandemic claimed life of Karonga Central Constituency parliamentarian in the name of Cornelius Mwalwanda, another high profile figure has succumbed to the disease. Former deputy Minister of Agriculture and Chiradzulu North legislator Margret Roka Mauwa, is the latest high profile victim. Mauwa died in the...
The Malawi Police Service has denied rumours that activist Sylvester Namiwa is battling for his life after being assaulted by the men in uniform. Speaking in an interview with the media, national police spokesperson James Kadadzera has said the reports should be labelled fake. "Namiwa is still in custody and in...
Staff Sergeant Beka of Malawi Defense Force has been beaten to death by angry mob in Lilongwe, Kawale Township after his car had hit a four year boy. The boy suffered fatal injuries and had died on the spot. In revenge to this unfortunate occurrence, the angry mob attacked the the...
Lilongwe based gospel chorale The Great Angels  is making noise in the media with their spirit uplifting ballad entitled Mzayahweh. Mzayahweh, meaning they belong to God, was released late last year. Since it dropped into the public domain, the song has been among the most played tunes on local media channels. 
It never rains but pours for the Mutharika family as government through Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has sealed their radio station, Galaxy FM. The media house which is situated in the capital Lilongwe has been closed for airing an anti-government advert. The advert which mobilises people to participate in demonstrations...
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has hinted it will arrest more people in connection to looting and plundering of Covid-19 funds. In a statement issued by the law enforcing body, the MPS detectives are on the ground in the hunt for the criminals. “MPS detectives are still on the ground and...
Bar owner, Brave Banda aged 28 has died in Kasungu after drinking ten bottles of beer in a contest. Kasungu police spokesperson, inspector Edna Mzingwitsa, says the deceased was from Kamphungu village in the area of T/A Kawamba in the district. Police say Banda challenged customers in his bar yesterday that...
Good news as Malawi football starlet Peter Banda is expected to extend his contract at Moldovan top league side Sheriff Tirraspor. The lad is on a six months loan from Super League side Big Bullets. His loan was supposed to expire at the end of the season. However Sheriff`s management feel...
Musician Patience Namadingo has promised to construct a mosque for Muslims based in Mitundu, Lilongwe following their requests.   Namadingo says a group of Muslim women recently appealed to him to render his support in planting a new worshiping chamber. The women cited poor condition of their Mosque. In his favourable response...