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Big question about plane crash photos
The disappearance of forensic samples and photographs collected during postmortems has raised serious questions about the credibility, transparency and completeness of the investigation into the June 10, 2024 plane crash that killed former vice-president Saulos Chilima and eight others. The others who were in the plane are former first lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri, Ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy chief of staff Abdul Lapukeni, Chilima’s medical officer Dan Kanyemba, guar…
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Malawi registers 41, 000 transnational crimes in 2025
By Justin Mkweu: Malawi registered 41,000 transnational crimes last year, albeit a reduction from 42, 800 cases registered in 2024. This was revealed in Blantyre City during the 17th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defense and Security between Malawi and Mozambique. The meeting started on Monday this week and ended Wednesday. The crimes include illegal and irregular cross-border trade, irregular migration, illegal mining and human trafficking, among others. Spea…
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‘Fuel permit suspension could disrupt production’
Manufacturers have warned that the suspension of Essential Users’ Bulk Fuel Purchase Permits can disrupt production and affect the availability of goods on the market. The manufacturers say this can be the consequence if delays in processing new applications persist. On October 30, 2026, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) announced the suspension of the processing, issuance and use of the permits until further notice, citing abuse by some legitimate permit holders…
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Fam to set Caf A minimum requirement for top league
The Football Association of Malawi (Fam) has said it will set Confederation of African Football (Caf) A coaching licence as a minimum requirement for FDH Bank Premiership clubs effective next season. Fam President Fleetwood Haiya made the remarks during the official opening of the historic Caf A coaching course at Mpira Village, Chiwembe Township, in Blantyre City yesterday. Currently, Caf B licence is the minimum requirement for coaches in the FDH Bank Premiership. However,…
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Sulom cracks whip on Kamuzu Barracks
The Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has slapped Kamuzu Barracks Football Club (FC) with a K3.5 million fine for being found guilty of misconduct. This follows an incident that happened during and after their FDH Bank Premiership match against Luanar Mitundu FC at Dedza Stadium on May 2, 2026. A Sulom statement, released Wednesday, says the club is required to settle the fine before their next fixture. “The club is required to settle the fine in full before its next fixture an…
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Eyes on Commonwealth leaders’ meeting
PART OF THE AGENDA—Climate issues, which have also affected Malawi The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) opened in Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday with a drive for bold partnerships between governments and businesses. The idea is to find means of unlocking prosperity for the Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion people. Head of the Commonwealth, King Charles III, joined leaders from across the Commonwealth at the official opening ceremony on November 3, when it was h…
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DPP government has made me smile on this one!
I must confess, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government has managed to put a smile on my face on this one. And, believe me, making a journalist smile at government is no small achievement. We, in the Fourth Estate, are professionally wired to raise eyebrows, ask uncomfortable questions and occasionally spoil the government’s breakfast. It is our constitutional and democratic duty to keep those in power on their toes. There is a video that went viral last week showi…
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Government turns to household solar
By Wezzie Gausi: The government has opened the national electricity grid to households, businesses and institutions generating solar power, allowing them to supply the excess to the grid. Energy Minister Jean Mathanga made the announcement yesterday during the official launch of the net Metering Rules and e-Mobility Regulatory Framework in Lilongwe City. The development comes at a time Malawi’s installed electricity generation capacity stands at approximately 564 megawatts (…
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Minister warrants secure investment environment
Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism Minister Simon Itaye has pledged the government’s commitment to address challenges hindering local production in order to increase export volumes. Itaye said this after touring Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Malawi factory at Kanengo in Lilongwe City on Tuesday. Itaye said the government was engaging small and medium entrepreneurs to venture into the production of materials needed for manufacturing and support the import subs…
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