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 Kamuzu International Airport in the capital, Lilongwe, where six of the suspects were apprehended after … Read more
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 intelligence (AI) to identify and resolve potential issues before they disrupt operations, helping to minimise … Read more
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 Bushiri to trial. However, his defence team has already signalled plans to challenge the ruling … Read more
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 to Mining Minister Joseph Mkandawire, the decision is part of an effort to ‘sanitise the … Read more
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 Gem House under-reported the value of rubies exported from the country. ‘Some evidence we’ll use … Read more
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 to commit a serious offence.’ On Monday, the 57-year-old appeared before a court in Lilongwe, … Read more
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 minivan and the deaths of all its passengers. Harry Namwaza, deputy spokesman for the Malawi … Read more
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 a Zimbabwean pilot. A Dutch female passenger was pulled from the water by local fishermen … Read more
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 was attended by President Lazarus Chakwera. The insurance payment, aimed at mitigating the effects of … Read more
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 84, served as Malawi’s president from 2014 to 2020. In his acceptance speech, he pledged … Read more