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Cargo Truck Catches Fire in Zomba After Fuel Leak

Cargo Truck Catches Fire in Zomba After Fuel Leak

Information reaching this publication indicates that a Bakhresa Malawi Limited cargo truck caught fire in Zomba town while returning from Limbe after offloading cargo. According to the truck driver, the fire started due to a fuel leak from the rear axle. The Zomba Fire Brigade quickly rushed to the scene and worked to extinguish the flames, which were still burning upon their arrival. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. http…See the Story

Police Recover All 47 Vehicles Fraudulently Taken by Mustafa Charles

Machinga · Machinga

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…Read Article

Frank Kayuni Dies After Shooting Himself with Own Gun in Nyambadwe

Firearms · Blantyre

Frank Kayuni Dies After Shooting Himself with Own Gun in Nyambadwe

A 62-year-old man, Frank Kayuni, has died after reportedly shooting himself in the chest with his own firearm at his home in Nyambadwe, Blantyre, on the morning of Tuesday, 15 July 2025. According to Chibisa Mulimbika, Public Relations Officer for Ndirande Police, the deceased’s wife heard a loud cry coming from the bedroom. Upon checking, she found Mr. Kayuni lying unconscious. He was immediately rushed to Mwaiwathu Private Hospital, where medi…Read Article

Dutch National 'Wim Akster' Faces Additional Charges in S3xual Abuse Case

The Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Blantyre has added six new charges, including buggery and gross indecency, against Wim Akster, a Dutch national accused of sexually abusing beneficiaries of a secondary school bursary scheme run by Timotheos Foundation. The hearing, which resumed on Tuesday, saw the first victim conclude his testimony, offering a detailed account of incidents that allegedly occurred while Akster drove him around various loc…Blantyre, Malawi · Blantyre Read Article

DPP Parliamentary aspirant for Zomba Thondwe promises development Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Dumisani Lindani, who is vying to represent the Zomba Thondwe constituency under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has pledged to bring various forms of development to the area if elected. Lindani made the remarks during a political rally held at Nansawa Technical College grounds in Zomba. The rally was organised by the DPP’s Vice President […] The post DPP Parliamentary aspirant for Zomba Thondwe promises development appeared first on Ma…Zomba · Zomba Read Article

Nicholas Dausi to Contest Mwanza Central as Independent

Mwanza Central MP Nicholas Dausi has announced that he will contest the constituency again in the September 16 elections, this time as an independent candidate. He said the decision was influenced by the current political climate. “You know, I was a member of the DPP all along, but they kicked me out. That’s why I’m contesting independently,” said Dausi. He added that his election symbol will be the Mandelana Tree. When asked why he has been qui…Mwanza · Mwanza Read Article

Children get safe corners to discuss human rights

It is never easy for a girl in Mangochi to make it to secondary school. In 2023, Anne Funiwelo, 17, felt like a superstar when she was selected from Malembo Primary School to Nchema Secondary School in the lakeside district. Children at play at Malembo childcare centre. | Brenda Nkosi From Monday to Friday, Anne, from Chilimba Village in Traditional Authority Mkumba, braves an hour-long walk to school. “This is a walk to a good future,” she says…Human Rights · Mangochi Read Article

Chihana Blasts Politicians’ Greed as Presidential Aspirants Hit 18 - Malawi Freedom Network

By Suleman Chitera, Blantyre Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) leader Enock Chihana has blamed political greed for the growing number of presidential aspirants, saying Malawi’s small size does not warrant such a crowded race. Speaking today to a cheering crowd at Kameza in Blantyre, Chihana expressed concern over what he called the self-serving ambitions of politicians, which have pushed the number of presidential hopefuls to 18 ahead of the Septem…Blantyre, Malawi · Blantyre Read Article

Government cautions chiefs on corruption

By Tiyese Monjeza: Local Government Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda has cautioned chiefs against engaging in corruption during the distribution of relief items. Chimwendo Banda said the government…Corruption · Zomba Read Article

Nomads dislodge Bullets, open 2-point gap

By Mabvuto Kambuwe & Fatsani Kalonda: Mighty Wanderers continued their impressive form in the TNM Super League as they opened a two-point gap at the summit of the log table following a 1-0 victory over Ekhaya FC at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre Sunday. Following the victory, Wanderers have displaced their rivals FCB Nyasa Big Bullets from the summit after the latter lost 2-1 to Civil Service United at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday. The Nomad…Blantyre, Malawi · Blantyre Read Article

Mpinganjira’s Football Legacy In Malawi - Malawi Freedom Network

By: Draxon Maloya The Super League of Malawi delivered thrilling weekend fixtures, but one match stood out – the “Mpinganjira Derby” between Mighty Wanderers and Ekhaya FC at Kamuzu Stadium. The real highlight, however, wasn’t the 1-0 win for Wanderers, but the presence of Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira, the team’s sponsor and patriarch, watching his son William Mpinganjira’s Ekhaya side battle it out. In a clear demonstration of a Family’s Legacy in F…Blantyre, Malawi · Blantyre Read Article