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Seven convicted over theft and vandalism of LWB property

Kelvin TemboJuly 16, 2026

Seven individuals have been convicted by the Chiseka Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe for offences related to vandalism, theft, and fraudulent appropriation of water belonging to the Lilongwe Water Board (LWB).‎‎ The cases were heard before Second Grade Magistrate Rose Chirwa, who imposed fines and custodial sentences while ordering compensation to the LWB. ‎‎One of the...

Primary teacher diploma, degree rollout delayed to 2028-29

Kelvin TemboJuly 15, 2026

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has shifted the introduction of diploma and degree programs for primary school teachers in Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) to the 2028-29 academic year. The diploma and degree programs form part of the government’s education reforms over the next five years and have the potential to transform the education...

CSOs welcome court decision blocking Lin’s case withdrawal

Kelvin TemboJuly 14, 2026

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for environmental and wildlife protection have welcomed the High Court’s decision to dismiss the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACB) application to discontinue corruption charges against convicted Chinese wildlife crime kingpin Lin Yun Hua. Lin is facing corruption charges over allegations that he offered MWK30 million in cash and promised to complete the...

RHAM urges rainwater harvesting ahead of El Niño

Kelvin TemboJuly 10, 2026

The Rainwater Harvesting Association of Malawi (RHAM) is urging Malawians to embrace rainwater harvesting technologies to cope with the impending El Niño weather phenomenon expected during the 2026/27 agricultural season. This call comes after the Department of Meteorological Services warned that the country is likely to experience El Niño conditions, characterized by tricky rainfall patterns,...

Handwashing beyond the pandemic

Kelvin TemboJune 6, 2026

At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Malawi made progress in promoting hand hygiene habits. Buckets with taps stood proudly at the entrances of schools, hospitals, offices, churches, markets, and various public spaces. Bars of soap sat neatly beside them, and so were alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The message; ‘wash your hands, save your life,’ which...

Handwashing beyond the pandemic

Kelvin TemboJuly 6, 2025

Land, law, and liberation

Kelvin TemboJuly 6, 2025

Queen Charles, a 42-year-old mother from Damasca in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Kameme in Chitipa District, knows what it means to be landless. After her divorce, she returned home but found that she had no right to land at her parent’s place. Customs said it belonged to her brothers. From season to season,...

Local government minister engages CSOs on strengthening CDF accountability

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with civil society organisations (CSOs) to strengthen accountability in the implementation of the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (RCDF). Phiri made the remarks during a roundtable meeting with CSAT, the only civil society organisation that attended among those invited...

Power cuts to ease significantly by December- Energy Minister

Minister of Energy Jean Mathanga has assured Malawians that power cuts will reduce significantly by December this year. She made the assurance on Tuesday while touring Nkula power station, where works are under way to increase generation capacity. The visit comes as continued power outages affect businesses and households across the country. Mathanga said she...

Analyst says Moyale’s poor home run not about venue change

Moyale Football Club’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have nothing to do with the change of venue, according to sports analyst Pickford Kamanga. Kamanga was reacting to Moyale’s winless run at Mzuzu Stadium since returning from Rumphi Stadium, where the team has played four matches, losing 1-0 to Silver Strikers, drawing 2-2 with Masters FC, 2-2...

Blackout at Bingu Stadium sparks concern

The Ministry of Sports has admitted that the blackout that disrupted the Masters FC and Karonga United match at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe was disappointing, as stakeholders have raised concerns over the management and maintenance of the facility. Ministry spokesperson McMillan Mwale told Capital FM that the stadium has backup generators designed to switch...

Moyale home struggles continue

Moyale FC’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have continued since their return from Rumphi Stadium, with the team yet to register a home victory in four matches. The latest setback came on Sunday when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers in the FDH Bank Premiership. Innocent Shema scored the decisive goal in the seventh...

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