The Atlas Malawi

24/08/2026

https://www.atlasmalawi.com/nocma-loses-k700m-to-email-scam/

The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) has lost $403,605 — about K700 million— to hackers who tricked the company into paying a fraudulent account. In a statement released today, NOCMA confirme…

24/08/2026

Navicha not on Miss World talent challenge List for Top 40

Ireen Navicha is not among the countries selected for the Miss World Talent Challenge that offers contestants a chance to qualify for the Top 40.

Only 3 African countries — Zambia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea— made it onto the list. They will compete alongside 20 representatives from outside Africa.

One person from the Talent Challenge will earn a spot in the Miss World Top 40.

24/08/2026

The High Court in Blantyre has today resumed hearing the murder case involving seven men accused of killing Dr. Victoria Bobe, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital and lecturer at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences.

The accused, Charles Chikapa, Maxwell Elia, Rafiq Abdul Hassan, Issa Allie, Peter Mphepo, Santos Chamaba, and Peter Chimenya, face charges of murder, robbery, and burglary.

During Monday’s proceedings, the State called its fifth witness, Detective Sergeant Winga, who photographed Bobe’s residence and body as part of the investigation.

State Advocate Abdul Limbe, from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, requested that the images be shown only to the presiding judge, citing their disturbing nature.

Defence lawyer Michael Goba Chipeta is expected to cross-examine Detective Inspector Cosmas Kudzala. Kudzala, the sixth State witness, testified that police established the money stolen from Bobe’s residence belonged to the late doctor.

The case is being heard before Justice Ruth Chinangwa.

Bobe was killed at her Chigumula residence in Blantyre on the night of November 17, 2025.

Report by Godfrey Banda

24/08/2026

Former NWRA CEO Dwight Kambuku has been arrested over findings from a National Audit Office audit.

His lawyer Chrispine Ndalama confirmed the arrest and criticized police for detaining people without following proper legal procedures, noting that offences like abuse of office require a warrant.

Kambuku is currently being held at Area 3 Fiscal Police in Lilongwe

The Atlas Malawi

24/08/2026

Ireen Navicha loses again at Miss World

Malawi’s representative at Miss World, Ireen Navicha, has missed out on another chance to reach the Top 40 through the Africa Head-to-Head Challenge.

27-year-old Romanda Hombir from South Africa was chosen as the winner of the Africa round in the Head-to-Head challenge.

Romanda was picked from 5 African contestants who made it to the Top 5. The other countries in the Top 5 were Eritrea, Kenya, Zambia, and Nigeria — selected from 21 African countries.

With this win, Romanda automatically advances to the Miss World Top 40.

22/08/2026

https://www.atlasmalawi.com/senior-prophet-mtupa-graduates-with-accounting-degree/

Senior Prophet Rodrick Mtupa has graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Accounting, Auditing and Information Systems, adding another achievement to his work as a prophet, preacher and church…

21/08/2026

https://www.atlasmalawi.com/nbm-pledges-continued-scorchers-support/

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has committed to continuing its support for football in the country through its sports sponsorship, part of which goes towards the Malawi Women’s National Fo…

21/08/2026

https://www.atlasmalawi.com/hrcc-calls-for-review-of-malawis-forfeiture-law

The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has launched a national campaign calling for a comprehensive review of Malawi’s forfeiture and asset recovery laws. The initiative, called “Fair Forfe…

21/08/2026

https://www.atlasmalawi.com/gazette-media-supports-grey-mangandas-autobiography-book-launch/

LGazette Media has supported the launch of the late veteran journalist Grey James Mang’anda’s autobiography, ‘Images of My Journalism Story’, saying the book will help preserve Malawi’s history and…

21/08/2026

The Parliamentary Committee probing the plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others will start Phase 2 of its inquiry next week.

Chairperson Walter Nyamilandu Manda says the committee will meet aviation experts, weather specialists, Nthungwa residents, airport staff, and other witnesses.

He added that the hearings will continue to be held in public.

The crash happened in Chikangawa Forest in June 2024, killing all 10 people on board.