July 3, 2025
Village headman jailed for rape in Dowa
The Dowa First Grade Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Damiano Chimkango, a village headman, to 8 years in prison for raping…
Dowa man jailed for attempted sodomy
The First Grade Magistrate’s Court in Dowa has sentenced 42-year-old Tsoka Baloni to 18 months in prison for attempting to…
Chilima orders implementation of Red Star Campaign
Vice President Saulosi Chilima has directed the Blantyre City Council (BCC) officials to vacate a court injunction which was obtained…
Councils given 6 months to refund Covid-19 funds
Some of the councils in the country have started refunding Covid-19 funds that were mismanaged as highlighted by the Auditor…
Lunji replaces Kaunda as Chief Whip
The main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has appointed Nkhotakota North East Legislator Martha Lunji as the party’s Chief Whip…
Covid-19 vaccine not mandatory – Govt
Government has reiterated that the Covid-19 vaccine currently being administered in the country is not mandatory. The echo follows revelations…
People cautioned against using heaters indoors
People in the country have been advised to avoid using charcoal stoves in their houses especially during the night when…
Activists tip govt on recruitment of youth Parliament members
Youth rights activists have asked authorities responsible for recruitment process of members of the youth Parliament to thoroughly investigate localities…
2022 World Cup Qualifiers postponed
2022 World Cup qualifiers that were slated for June this year have been rescheduled to September this year due to…
Farmers urged to seek knowledge on cash crops
Synthesis Agriculture, a horticulture firm, has advised farmers in the country to always seek knowledge on crops that they intend…
YAD intensifies GBV fight
Blantyre based youth-run non-governmental organisation, Young Achievers for Development (YAD) has embarked on an initiative aimed at empowering women economically.…
Exchange rate pressures to moderate ─ MPC
The second Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year has forecast that the exchange rate pressures are expected to…