MALAWI’S government has arrested seven suspected drug traffickers linked to a Mexican drug cartel in a coordinated operation with United States security officials, marking a significant escalation in the country’s fight against international organised crime. The arrests took place at…
COCA-COLA Beverages Malawi Limited (CCBM), a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), has launched a new $14.9 million production line in Lilongwe — a move that signals a major upgrade for the country’s beverage manufacturing capabilities. The high-tech line uses artificial…
A MALAWI court has ruled that fugitive preacher Shepherd Bushiri can be extradited to South Africa, where he faces multiple charges, including fraud and rape. The decision, handed down on Wednesday, marks a crucial step in South Africa’s legal efforts to bring…
MALAWI has temporarily banned the export of gemstones and precious minerals as it embarks on a major reform of its mining sector, the government announced on Wednesday. The move aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in mineral rights administration. According…
MALAWI’S government is pursuing a staggering $309bn in unpaid taxes and royalties from US-based gemstone company Columbia Gem House for ruby exports over the past decade, according to Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda. Speaking to the BBC, Nyirenda alleged that Columbia…
A PROMINENT figure in Malawi’s opposition, Patricia Kaliati, has been charged with conspiring to assassinate President Lazarus Chakwera. Kaliati, who serves as the Secretary-General of the UTM party, was taken into custody last week under accusations of ‘conspiring with others…
AT least 26 people tragically lost their lives in Malawi after a minivan collided with a fuel tanker and burst into flames. The horrifying incident occurred on Wednesday in the central Kasungu district, resulting in the total destruction of the…
RESCUE operations have been intensified following the crash of a privately owned aircraft into Lake Malawi on Tuesday afternoon, with two people still missing. The plane, operated by the Zimbabwean company Nyasa Express, was carrying two Dutch nationals and…
MALAWI’S government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million to assist in recovery efforts following a devastating drought caused by El Niño. The funds were presented during a ceremony in Lilongwe, the nation’s capital, on August 2, and…
MALAWI’S main opposition party, the Democratic Progress Party (DPP), has endorsed former President Peter Mutharika as its candidate for the upcoming 2025 presidential election. The decision was made public on Sunday during the party’s national convention in Blantyre. Mutharika, now…
