Police investigating property looting at Kamuzu Palace including police shepherd dogs

* As it dispels rumours circulating on social media alleging the arrest of the 6th President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera * The Police obtained a search warrant in pursuing evidence by suspect Godfrey Jalale that the police dogs are kept at Chakwera’s residence By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Police Service has issued a statement dispelling rumours circulating on social media alleging the arrest of the 6th President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, clarifying that they are only investigating property looting…

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Police IG office’s silence on reasons for invasion of Chakwera’s residence raises more questions if indeed the issue is about missing State dogs

Former President Lazarus Chakwera * There’s a lot of economic vandalism the MCP administration committed, which could result in big court cases, but dogs? No — don’t distract the nation * Apolisi 20 galu m’modzi? Don’t misuse national resources like that. Go after them for real cases, not jokes By Duncan Mlanjira It has been reported that around 13hrs this afternoon, about 80 Malawi Police officers invaded former President Lazarus Chakwera’s Area 6 residence in Lilongwe in search of…

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Problem crocodile killings in Likoma improve safety and reassure tourists

 * Four crocodiles were tracked and shot dead on the night of Monday, November 24 while the 5th was taken down on Tuesday, November 25 * The problem reptiles were tracked and eliminated in Nkhwazi, Madimba and Chinyanya areas, where recent sightings and attacks had been reported By Kennedy Minjale and Ireen Mseteka, MANA Likoma District Council has confirmed the killing of five problem wildlife crocodiles that had been threatening communities and tourists along the lakeshore in recent weeks….

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MEC rolls out campaign on elimination of violence against women in daily reminders throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

* Together, we stand for justice, safety, and respect for all persons—MEC chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * A society free from violence is within our reach when we choose justice over silence, respect over discrimination, and compassion over indifference By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, yesterday joined the world to amplify the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women — with a message that the Commission “stands firmly in…

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Free entry for Bingu National Stadium standard ticket terraces for 3-Nations Tourney

* VIP at K10,000 and K150,000 for Corporate Box, as Scorchers prepare to open their campaign against Zimbabwe on Friday from 17h00 * The Scorchers are preparing for their maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) first-ever appearance to be held in Morocco in March 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira For the Scorchers to enjoy maximum moral support in FAM’s 3-Nations Tournament at Bingu National Stadium, standard ticket entry is free for fans — except for the terraces for VIP…

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Six NBS Bank NDL sides survive Round 2 of Castel Challenge Cup 2025 Regional Qualifiers

* Leaders Red Lions alongside Ntaja United from the Eastern Region; Ndirande Stars (Southern Region), Namitete Zitha (Central Region); and Chilumba Barracks & Chintheche United (Northern Region) * Set to join defending champions Mighty Wanderers alongside 15 other seeded 16 TNM Super League sides for the Round of 32 By Duncan Mlanjira Six of the 10 NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) clubs, who survived from the first round of the Regional Qualifiers of the Castel Challenge Cup 2025,…

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Sexual Reproductive Justice Network calls for enforcement of High Court ruling affirming safe abortion rights for sexual violence minors

* The ruling acknowledges the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare and reproductive rights for girls, particularly for those who fall victim to sexual violence * It is a step towards ensuring that victims of rape, incest, and defilement can access safe and legal abortion services as a vital component of their healthcare By Duncan Mlanjira As part of the commemoration of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Reproductive Justice Network (SEJUN) is calling on the Malawi…

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MEC concludes handing over September 16, 2025 General Election polling records to Parliament

Commissioner Richard Chapweteka handing over the polling documents to Deputy Clerk of Parliament, Joseph Manzi * With emphasis on the need for Parliament to retain void votes even at the expiry of preservation period of polling documents * The intention is to use the void votes to draw lessons from in the quest to significantly reduce the number of void votes in subsequent elections and that every vote should count * They will also be used to civic educate…

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CCAP’s Church & Society calls on all Malawians to stand together in protecting the dignity, safety and rights of women and girls

* Aligns itself well with 16-Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’s theme; UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls’ * In an increasingly digital world, women and girls face new forms of violence including cyberbullying, online stalking, sextortion, harassment, misinformation and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod, through the department of the Church & Society joins the global community in commemorating the 2025 16 Days of…

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

* A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, ‘Wonderful World, Beautiful People’ and ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ * The essence of my music is struggle. What gives it the icing is the hope of love”—Cliff reflecting on the lyrics of his song ‘Vietnam’ in 1986, telling reggae archivist Roger Steffens * His lead role as a gun-toting…

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