Malawi's communications regulator has promised to help Airtel after criminals deliberately damaged the company's internet cables across the country. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority says these attacks hurt national progress and development. Zamdziko Mankhamba from MACRA told reporters that people need to learn about the serious damage these crimes cause to everyone.
Airtel operates more than 2,000 kilometers of fiber cables that carry internet signals throughout Malawi. The company reports that attackers have cut cables at the same time across different areas. These coordinated strikes show criminals are working together to damage the network on purpose.
The sabotage has disrupted important services that citizens depend...
Malawi Human Rights Commission officials have spoken out against attacks that hurt peaceful protesters. Police officers watched but did nothing to help during violence on June 26, 2025. Chairperson Chikondi Chijozi criticized security forces for failing to protect citizens from harm. Masked attackers hurt activist Sylvester Namiwa and other demonstrators during the approved march. Commission leaders said police behavior threatens democracy and basic freedoms.
Security officers stood nearby but refused to stop the violent assaults against protesters. Attackers damaged cars and burned three vehicles during the demonstration. The human rights group confirmed authorities had given permission for the peaceful march. Commission members noted...
President Lazarus Chakwera stays quiet as more people demand he fire top police and army leaders. Citizens and activist groups want the Inspector General of Police and the Malawi Defence Force Commander removed from their jobs. These demands come after security forces failed to protect peaceful protesters from violent attacks. The president has not responded to the growing pressure from the public. His silence makes people question who really runs the country.
Security forces have repeatedly failed to stop attacks against peaceful activists and protesters. Some attacks remind older Malawians of the brutal Malawi Young Pioneers from the one-party era. People wonder if Chakwera has turned the army and police into tools for political...
The European Union may stop helping train Malawi police officers after security forces failed to protect peaceful protesters. Ambassador Rune Skinnebach said police actions were shocking and disappointing during Thursday's violence. Armed attackers with machetes hurt demonstrators who wanted changes at the election commission. Police and military troops watched the attacks but did not help the victims. The EU leader called the response disgusting and unacceptable.
Citizens for Credible Elections organized the protest march against two top election officials. Demonstrators demanded that Annabell Mtalimanja and Andrew Mpesi leave their jobs at the Malawi Electoral Commission. Unknown men with weapons attacked the peaceful crowd and...
Malawi and Zambia exchanged prisoners at Mwami Border Post during a ceremony that highlighted growing cooperation between the countries. Officials from both nations attended the formal transfer of inmates who will complete their sentences at home. The prisoner swap demonstrates the strong relationship between the neighboring African countries. Malawi received 14 citizens from Zambian facilities after five people received pardons and three had finished their terms. Zambian authorities took back 11 people from Malawian prisons.
Deputy High Commissioner Pontius Elijah Kalichero said the exchange shows deep respect between the nations. He noted that both countries often work together on justice and security matters. The transfer follows an...
Foreign governments are demanding answers from Malawi after violent attacks struck peaceful protesters Thursday. Diplomatic missions condemned the assaults and called for immediate investigations. Security forces failed to protect citizens during the demonstrations. International pressure continues to build against the Malawian government. The attacks targeted protesters and journalists during peaceful demonstrations.
Amy Diaz leads the United States diplomatic mission and called the events sickening. She criticized police and military forces for failing to protect their citizens. Diaz said governments must ensure people can exercise their constitutional rights freely. Her statement emphasized the basic duty of protecting citizens. The...
Malawi education officials have told news organizations across the country to stop calling people with honorary doctorate degrees Doctor. The National Council for Higher Education sent out new rules about how media should refer to these degree holders. Dr. Estone Y. Sambo signed the official statement that warns against using the title Dr when writing about or speaking to honorary degree recipients. The council says these awards do not carry the same academic value as regular doctorate degrees that require years of study and research. Media outlets must follow these guidelines when reporting on people who have received honorary doctorates.
The education council stressed that earned doctorates demand formal coursework and examinations...
Entrepreneur Kondwani Kachamba criticized Malawi Defence Force soldiers after they failed to stop violent attacks during peaceful protests. Armed thugs attacked demonstrators and set fire to vehicles as security forces watched without helping. The attackers also beat activist Sylvester Namiwa from Citizens for Credible Elections during the Thursday demonstrations. Police officers and military personnel stood nearby but did not intervene to protect the protesters. Kachamba called the military response embarrassing and disappointing.
Namiwa had organized the protests to demand resignations from election officials. Demonstrators wanted Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer Andrew...
Edward Kambanje spoke to Malawi24 about a violent attack on activist Sylvester Namiwa. The attack happened during protests in Lilongwe on Wednesday. Security forces watched but did not help when thugs beat Namiwa. Kambanje leads Citizens for Credible Elections and called the incident shocking. He said police and military officers failed to protect peaceful demonstrators.
Namiwa called for help from nearby security officers during the beating. The officers appeared unconcerned about the dangerous situation. Kambanje believes this shows political bias among security forces. He accused police leadership of protecting violent groups that work for powerful politicians. The incident raises concerns about selective protection of citizens...
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