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Six Arrested in Machinga Over Two Separate Murder and Robbery Cases

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Six Arrested in Machinga Over Two Separate Murder and Robbery Cases

Police in Machinga have arrested six men in connection with two separate murder and robbery incidents. The suspects allegedly killed two people, Geoffrey James, 36, and Linly Mpata, 80, in December 2024 and July 2025, respectively. The suspects, who include Charles Square, Laston Kamandani, Francis Chiponda, Wyson Kendulo, Macdonald Mpunga, and a 15-year-old boy, were arrested between July 12 and 20, 2025. The suspects are expected to appear bef…Read Article

The Election in Machinga North East Has Been Difficult - Malawi Freedom Network

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The Election in Machinga North East Has Been Difficult - Malawi Freedom Network

By Issa Chimwala — Machinga The UDF by-election in Machinga North East has been postponed, despite the high court in Zomba ordering it to be held on July 22. This follows Denis Maloya, one of the candidates, through his lawyer Masurool Daud, asking the court to order the party to hold a public election after it had opposed the candidacy of others. Although the party had set a date for the election, which forced many to turn up at the Chaka Stadi…Read Article

Malawi24 investigation exposes career stagnation at Mzimba District Hospital Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

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Malawi24 investigation exposes career stagnation at Mzimba District Hospital Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Mzimba, Malawi – July 8, 2025 – An investigation by Malawi24 has uncovered growing frustration among Anaesthetic Clinical Technicians at Mzimba District Hospital over prolonged stagnation in their career progression. Some officers have reportedly worked for over a decade without promotion, remaining at the same grade, HK. Several affected workers told Malawi24 that despite their […] The post Malawi24 investigation exposes career stagnation at M…See the Story

Police: Road Accident in Balaka Claims Four Lives

Police in Liwonde, Machinga District, have confirmed that three women and a man have died in a road accident that occurred yesterday in Chilanga, Balaka District. The accident happened when a vehicle carrying 46 people collided with another vehicle. According to Liwonde Deputy Police Spokesperson Lizinet Kathumba, the victims were from Mangochi and were on their way to a funeral in Phalombe District. They were travelling in a lorry (registration…Liwonde · Liwonde Read Article

Atupele Muluzi in High Gear: Building Bridges from Malawi’s Grassroots to the Global Boardrooms

UDF President Atupele Muluzi is not sitting back and waiting for change to arrive — he’s chasing it, building it, and signing it into reality, brick by brick, meeting by meeting. From village gatherings in Machinga to executive boardrooms in Abu Dhabi, the former Minister of Economic Planning is turning vision into action with a […] The post Atupele Muluzi in High Gear: Building Bridges from Malawi’s Grassroots to the Global Boardrooms appeared …Machinga · Machinga Read Article

Police Recover All 47 Vehicles Fraudulently Taken by Mustafa Charles

Police in the Southern Region say they have successfully recovered all 47 vehicles that a Machinga man, Mustafa Charles, allegedly stole by pretending to borrow them before handing them over to his creditors. According to Southern Region Police spokesperson Beatrice Mikuwa, the total value of money Mustafa fraudulently obtained through the scam is estimated at K310 million. Mikuwa revealed that the 31-year-old suspect acquired 17 vehicles from o…Machinga · Machinga Read Article

Traditional Authority Nkula hails President Chakwera over Zomba, Machinga Lirangwe Road project

In a a very emotional statement, Traditional Authority Nkula of Machinga has commended Malawi leader , President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera Government over the resumption of Zomba , Machinga Lirangwe road project. This is the project according to the Traditional Authority which has seen planting of 3 stones but nothing happened. According to the chief, […] The post Traditional Authority Nkula hails President Chakwera over Zomba, Machinga Liran…Machinga · Machinga Read Article

DPP MP Daudi Chikwanje back in court

By Wezzie Gausi: Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament Daudi Chikwanje is expected to return to court on July 15, 2025 for the continuation of a criminal case in which …Liwonde · Liwonde Read Article

Chamba gets maternity boost

Hawa Shami, 29, travelled over 15 kilometres from Kawanula Village in Machinga District to deliver her first three children at St Luke’s Hospital in Malosa, Zomba. “It’s a costly life-threatening trip. It makes us poorer and costs lives,” says the woman who ironically lives 300 metres away from Chamba Health Centre. Lack of a maternity wing at the nearest health facility made safe motherhood challenging for women who cannot afford motorcycle tr…Machinga · Machinga Read Article

Voices that built a maternity ward

By Mike Mataka: At Chamba Health Centre in Machinga District, the cries of newborns now echo with new meaning—relief, dignity and victory. For years, the women of Chamba risked their lives to bring…Machinga · Machinga Read Article

Traders Call for Restart of Nayuchi Road Project

Business operators at Nayuchi Border in Machinga District are concerned about the delayed construction of the 45-kilometre Nsanama–Nayuchi Border Road. The traders say the delay is stifling trade and economic growth in the business hotspot along the border with Mozambique. The project stalled shortly after works commenced last year, with only 10 kilometres tarmacked. Kabambe waves a crowd during a whistle stop in Nayuchi. l Haneeph Maulana Nayuc…Jharkhand · Jharkhand See the Story