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High Court resumes murder case hearing in Blantyre The High Court in Blantyre is this morning expected to resume hearing...
24/08/2026

High Court resumes murder case hearing in Blantyre

The High Court in Blantyre is this morning expected to resume hearing a murder case involving seven individuals accused of murdering Doctor Victoria Bobe.

The seven are facing charges of murder, robbery and burglary in connection with the death of Bobe.

The offences are alleged to have been committed on 17th November last year.

According to the case, the accused persons are suspected of being involved in the killing of Doctor Bobe during the incident.

The case is being heard before the High Court in Blantyre where the State is presenting evidence against the seven accused.

Before the matter was adjourned, the court heard testimonies from three State witnesses.

One of the witnesses was Yamikani Bobe, the husband of the deceased Doctor Victoria Bobe, Jimmy Kanyerere, who is a neighbourhood member in Chigumula and police detective Christopher Pangeti who also gave evidence before the court.

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22/08/2026

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Man behind bars for defiling his diological daughterPolice in Dowa have arrested 49-year-old Rickson Maidaida for allege...
22/08/2026

Man behind bars for defiling his diological daughter

Police in Dowa have arrested 49-year-old Rickson Maidaida for allegedly defiling his five-year-old biological daughter.

According to Dowa Police spokesperson Alice Sitima, Maidaida’s marriage with the child’s mother ended five years ago.

However, Sitima said he continued visiting his children and would sometimes spend the night at their home.

She added that earlier this week, Maidaida reportedly visited the family and slept in the kitchen.

"The following morning, after the mother had left the house, he allegedly sexually abused the child.

"Upon returning home, the mother reportedly found him with the child and noticed blood on the girl’s body.

" She immediately took the child to hospital where medical examinations confirmed that she had been sexually assaulted, Sitima said.

Police have since arrested Maidaida and are continuing with investigations.

Reported by Chisomo Banda-LILONGWE
Malawi Media Network

20/08/2026

Rwandan businessman dies by su***de in Lilongwe

A 41-year-old Rwandan national, Emmanuel Twagirimana who was doing business in the country has died by su***de at Area 47 Sector 1 in Lilongwe following reported domestic problems.

Lingadzi Police spokesperson Maria Kumwenda said Twagirimana’s wife told police that she returned from doing business in Area 2 at around 5 p.m. and found her husband locked inside a bedroom.

She said she decided to sleep in another room.

"The following morning, the woman informed the deceased’s relatives who arrived and broke open the bedroom door. They found Twagirimana unresponsive with bottles of agricultural chemicals nearby," Kumwenda said.

A medical examination confirmed that he died after ingesting a poisonous substance.

Police investigations have established that the couple had been experiencing marital problems and had recently received counselling at Lingadzi Police Station after another disagreement.

Police are continuing with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Reported by Chisomo Banda-LILONGWE

EU unveils K287 billion investment package to drive Malawi 2063 TransformationThe European Union has unveiled a K287 bil...
20/08/2026

EU unveils K287 billion investment package to drive Malawi 2063 Transformation

The European Union has unveiled a K287 billion investment package equivalent to EUR 143 million to support long-term development priorities under the EU Annual Action Plan 2026.

Launched in Lilongwe, the package focuses on three strategic areas agriculture, energy and education, skills and social protection aligned with the Malawi 2063 development agenda and the country’s first 10-year implementation plan.

European Union Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Malawi, Daniel Aristi Gaztelumendi said the investment demonstrates the EU’s commitment to support Malawi’s efforts to build a green and resilient economy, create decent jobs and strengthen human capital.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha welcomed the package by describing it as a landmark investment in Malawi’s economic transformation.

He expressed gratitude to the EU, European Investment Bank and other European partners for their continued support to the country.

Under the package, EUR 35 million will go towards AgriCatalyst Malawi to promote competitive, commercial and climate-resilient agriculture, with a focus on rice, soybean and coffee value chains.

Reported by Chisomo Banda-LILONGWE

African Parks injects K9.5 million into five schools in Chikwawa, MwanzaAfrican Parks Majete has provided K9.5 million i...
20/08/2026

African Parks injects K9.5 million into five schools in Chikwawa, Mwanza

African Parks Majete has provided K9.5 million in support to five primary schools in Chikwawa and Mwanza districts under its annual schools support programme.

The initiative targets communities surrounding Majete Wildlife Reserve with funding aimed at improving school infrastructure and providing essential learning materials.

African Parks Majete Community Development Officer Dixie Makwale said the organisation allocates K48 million annually to support schools in communities surrounding the reserve.

Makwale said the organisation’s broader education investment amounts to K140 million each year, covering bursaries, infrastructure maintenance and other educational support.

"The programme currently supports 100 needy primary school learners and 20 university students," he said.

He added that African Parks invests a further K104 million annually in agriculture to promote food security and improve livelihoods among surrounding communities.

The beneficiary schools are Kambadwe, Vimvi, Kandewu and Kankhulungile in Chikwawa, and Kachere in Mwanza.

Reported by Tinenenji Rajab-NSANJE

Angry mob kills man after friend dies in Lilongwe A disgruntled angry mob in Kauma, Lilongwe reportedly beat a man to de...
20/08/2026

Angry mob kills man after friend dies in Lilongwe

A disgruntled angry mob in Kauma, Lilongwe reportedly beat a man to death after his friend died following a dispute at a local pub on 19th August 2026.

Our reporter gathered that the deceased are Felix and Timothy also known as Rasta or Bobo.

We understand that the incident reportedly started at Durban Pub when the two argued over alcohol and cannabis.

Information reaching us say that the disagreement turned violent after Felix allegedly hit Timothy on the head with a shoe.

"Timothy reportedly responded by stabbing Felix in the neck with a knife that caused him to collapse. He was rushed to Tunza Health Centre where he was reportedly pronounced dead."

Upon learning of Felix’s death, Timothy allegedly attempted to flee but was caught by an angry mob in nearby gardens. The mob reportedly assaulted him with stones and pieces of wood and killed him.

Police later arrived at the scene and retrieved Timothy’s body. What began as a dispute over alcohol and cannabis has therefore ended with the deaths of both men.

Reported by Chisomo Banda-LILONGWE
Malawi Media Network

Woman gets four years jail term for murdering her newborn babyA 23-year-old woman, Magreat Kadume has been sentenced to ...
20/08/2026

Woman gets four years jail term for murdering her newborn baby

A 23-year-old woman, Magreat Kadume has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Second Grade Magistrate’s Court in Nsanje after being found guilty of murdering her newborn baby.

Nsanje Police spokesperson Jubulani Ngoma said Kadume committed the offence on the night of July 30 this year at Mbeta Village under Traditional Authority Malemia in Nsanje.

According to Ngoma, neighbours became concerned after noticing that the baby was not being seen.

"When they entered Kadume’s house, they found the baby dead with injuries," he said.

Ngoma added that a post-mortem examination confirmed that the baby died after being stabbed several times and sustaining severe injuries to the neck.

"When she appeared in court, Kadume pleaded for a lenient sentence, saying she has two other children to care for and has no reliable source of income," he said.

However, Second Grade Magistrate Haneef Ngundende sentenced her to four years in prison, saying the punishment would serve as a lesson to others.

Reported by Tinenenji Rajab-NSANJE
Malawi Media Network

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