The national mining authority is planning to put its own officers in local councils. MMRA Director General Mphatso Chikoti revealed this idea at a meeting in Mangochi District. The goal is to tighten regulation of mining operations at the local level. District Commissioners and various Traditional Leaders attended the session.
Chikoti argued that shifting some oversight power to districts would make mining safer and more sustainable. Having officers near actual mining sites would improve monitoring and law enforcement. The move also aims to tackle rampant illegal mining, which damages the environment and cheats the state out of revenue. Zomba District Commissioner Musandide Fredrick Misinjo backed the plan, stating that councils are...
The government handed out maize to hundreds of households in Neno District. A total of 346 families received aid in areas led by Traditional Authorities Dambe and Chekucheku. These homes were hit by sudden disasters early in the rainy season. Amos Chandilanga, the acting district disaster risk management officer, confirmed the relief exercise.
Each affected household got one 50-kilogram bag of maize. Officials prioritized families that had deaths or injuries from the calamities. This effort aims to reduce food shortages and help people recover. The district plans to continue distributions in other impacted areas. They are waiting for more supplies from the central government.
An additional 382 households identified in the initial...
A guy named Mphatso Kampeni just got a major lifetime achievement award in Eswatini. The Malawian expat received the ESwatini Mary Dee award for his community and social impact work. He called the honor a solid confirmation of his long-term commitment to tackling social issues.
Kampeni posted about it online, saying the award highlights people who exceed normal social responsibility. He noted it reflects collective effort, not just a personal win. This motivates him to keep pushing for community development and social justice. Besides his humanitarian gig, he is also a published author. He wrote a book called Diplomacy and Development in Africa and has had many opinion pieces in Malawian papers.
His win is seen as a big deal for the...
Part of the fence at Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in Mwanza District has collapsed. This points to a widespread issue with how public projects get built in Malawi. The stadium was just opened three months ago, with Lazarus Chakwera and other politicians in attendance. The contractor, Bonongwe Construction, admitted to using mud bricks instead of proper cement blocks because of funding shortages.
This is a classic case of politics trumping proper planning. Projects are rushed to meet political deadlines, especially around elections or after a notable death. The result is predictable. Walls fall down. In this instance, council engineers reportedly saw cracks before the failure, yet nothing was done. Technical warnings often get ignored when...
The new ESCOM board chair, Alfred Nhlema, says he will try to fix the power supply. He wants more transparency and better operations for the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi. His goal is to make electricity more reliable and accessible nationwide. Nhlema also works as a top officer at NBS Bank.
He plans to strengthen how the utility is run. Improving service reliability is a main focus. Another priority involves backing investments for affordable, clean energy. Nhlema stated he would work with the board, company management, and government officials. He thanked President Arthur Peter Mutharika for the appointment, accepting the role with a commitment to national development.
His background is in corporate banking. He finished...
An elderly man in Zomba is in a bad spot trying to care for his older sister. Cidreck Chitera, 84, looks after his 88-year-old sister, Aidah Cidreck. They live in Masaula village under a local leader named Lawudoni. She has a swollen leg and cannot walk. They have almost no food or decent bedding.
Her left leg swelled up when she got sick almost a year ago. The brother has been her only caretaker since then. He does casual labor and fetches water, but money is nonexistent. They sometimes go entire days without a meal. He uses torn cloths to cover her because they have no proper blankets. He wants to get her to Zomba Central Hospital, but he cannot afford it. The lack of funds is the core issue.
His daughter, Maria Chitera, also feels...
The family of musician Junior King, born Dugulth Ferreira, announced his funeral plans. His wife, Reece Lane, and sister Lucinda Windvogel shared the information online. The service is set for a Saturday morning at Father’s House Church on Patterson Road in North End, Port Elizabeth.
Following his death, family members posted intimate reflections online. Lane discussed their young son's reaction to the loss. Windvogel used her TikTok account to confirm the arrangements and pay tribute to her brother.
Johannesburg official Mgcini Tshwaku provided an update on the DJ Warras murder case. Authorities identified a female tenant from the Zambesi Building as a person of interest, linking her to hijacked building networks. The victim had a protection order against her before his fatal shooting in the CBD. Officials believe the killing was a targeted hit following a pattern of intimidation.
Warras was in the area with his security team to install camera systems when attacked. Police plan to question a close associate of the DJ and others named in his protection orders. Another individual who often accompanied him downtown is also considered a person of interest in the ongoing investigation.
Theo Kgosinkwe of Mafikizolo posted a birthday tribute for his son online. The singer shared photos with Oatlegile, who just turned twenty-one. Kgosinkwe wrote a message praying for blessings and expressing gratitude for his child. He recently celebrated his fifty-first birthday last August.
Fans quickly added their own wishes in the comments. The post showed a clear bond between the father and son, highlighting the artist's family pride.
