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The Legacy of the Jumbe: From Lakeshore Thrones to Modern Political Consciousness - Malawi Freedom Network

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The Legacy of the Jumbe: From Lakeshore Thrones to Modern Political Consciousness - Malawi Freedom Network

Comrade Imran Jumbe By Suleman Chitera In the long and often turbulent story of Malawi, few names carry the historical weight, political gravity, and cultural depth as the name Jumbe. To a casual observer, it might register as just another surname—but to those who understand its past, Jumbe is more than a name. It is a symbol. A living echo of governance, diplomacy, resistance, and the enduring struggle for justice. Roots in Authority: The First…Read Article

One Dead, 22 Injured in Nkhotakota Road Accident Involving Scania Bus

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One Dead, 22 Injured in Nkhotakota Road Accident Involving Scania Bus

At least one person has died and 22 others sustained injuries following a road accident involving a Scania bus at Kalimanjira Trading Centre along the Nkhotakota-Salima M5 road. Deputy Public Relations Officer for Nkhotakota Police Chisomo Chuma, the bus, which was traveling from Mzuzu to Salima, was carrying about 70 passengers at the time of the accident. Chuma said the driver, James Bwanali, who is among the injured, lost control of the vehic…Read Article

Government renews call to end plastic pollution

By Innocent Chunga: Natural Resources and Climate Change Minister Owen Chomanika has described plastic pollution as a national crisis and called for urgent collective action to protect the environm…Pollution · Nkhotakota Read Article

MITC plans Japanese model city in Nkhotakota after Chipoka deal

The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) is planning to establish Nkhotakota as a Japanese model city following successful negotiations of a $5 billion Chinese investment deal for Chipoka in S…Nkhotakota · Nkhotakota Read Article

Police Hunt Woman Suspected of Dumping Newborn in River in Nkhotakota

Police in Nkhotakota have launched a manhunt for an unidentified woman suspected of dumping her newborn baby into the Chabuwu River on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 28, 2025. According to Nkhotakota Police Public Relations Officer, Paul Malimwe, the incident came to light after Group Village Headman (GVH) Lunda reported the discovery of a fetus floating in the river near Lunda Village. Officers responded swiftly to the scene, and the remains hav…Nkhotakota · Nkhotakota Read Article

Women opt for dialogueon land compensation

Women forums in Traditional Authority Mwadzama in Nkhotakota District have emphasised the importance of dialogue to ensure peace and unity in communities. On Monday, the forums embarked on hearing concerns about government’s alleged unpaid land compensations to some people following Nkhotakota District Council’s notice to evict people who built houses near the road for the construction of the M5 Road. The eviction notice deadline is May 31 2025.…Nkhotakota · Nkhotakota Read Article

Two Men Arrested in Nkhotakota for Possession of Fake K5,000 Notes

Police at Nkhunga in Nkhotakota district have arrested two men, Winasi Kanamazira (31) and Yona Mapapa( 43) for allegedly being found in possession of fake Malawi Kwacha notes. According to Nkhunga Police public relations officer Andrew Kamanga, officers conducted some patrols within Dwangwa Trading Centre where they were alerted by a certain businessperson about suspicious currency circulation by the two suspects. He said: “Following the tip th…Nkhotakota · Nkhotakota Read Article

“Bulldozer” Chimwendo Invades Nkhotakota with a Powerhouse Plan for Mwansambo

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General and political powerhouse Richard “Bulldozer” Chimwendo Banda stormed Senior Chief Mwansambo’s territory in Nkhotakota on Saturday with an ambitious and uncompromising development agenda—signaling that the Chakwera administration means business. Addressing a charged crowd at a development rally held at Kasangadzi Primary School, Chimwendo declared that the long-awaited road connecting […] The post “Bu…Nkhotakota · Nkhotakota Read Article

Six-Year-Old Drowns in Katete River While Swimming with Friends

A six-year-old boy in Nkhotakota has drowned in the Katete River, where he had gone swimming with friends. According to Nkhunga Police public relations officer Andrew Kamanga, the incident was reported by 58-year-old Christina Chinthomba from Kada Village, under Traditional Authority Kanyenda. She stated that her nephew left home with friends to swim in the river yesterday and never returned. “The reporter was surprised that the child had not re…Swimming · Nkhotakota Read Article

Court Fines Two Men K6 Million for Fuel Smuggling Attempt

A magistrate court sitting at Mtosa in Nkhotakota has convicted and fined two men a combined K6 million after they were caught in possession of 99 drums of liquid fuel, each with a 200-litre capacity, without proper authorization. The two convicts, Emmanuel Matumba (first accused) and Juwawo Mndala (second accused), pleaded guilty to various charges relating to the possession, export, and transportation of fuel without licenses from the Malawi E…Nkhotakota · Nkhotakota Read Article

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