Peter Mukhito rolled up to several mosques around Lilongwe on Sunday with a truckload of much-needed supplies. As the Democratic Progressive Party's Secretary General, he came bearing gifts during Ramadan bags of maize, sugar, and salt that sparked hope amid the country's tough economic times.
Local sheiks from Chatata, Kauma, and Area 23 couldn't stop singing Mukhito's praises. They were totally pumped about the unexpected help. At Kauma, the sheik even requested mosque renovations. The Area 23 mosque leader asked for a funeral shroud, making it clear how hard they've been struggling to keep things together.
Mukhito knows a thing or two about community service. Having previously served as Inspector General of the Malawi Police during...
Malawians are gearing up for a massive road trip to back Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary. They're launching a wild 1,865-kilometer solidarity march from Nsanje to Chitipa and circling back to Lilongwe, all to protest the potential forced return to South Africa.
Event organizer Mabvuto Mwakabana explained they're rallying to show true brotherhood. These concerned citizens want to make noise about a lower court ruling that could send the Bushiris back to face criminal charges across the border. Their mission? Prove Malawians stick together when one of them feels threatened.
Mwakabana stressed that Bushiri originally fled to Malawi, seeking safety for himself and his family. Sending them back could seriously risk their lives...
Airtel Africa just dropped a tech bombshell with its cutting-edge AI Spam Alert Service, giving mobile users a superhero shield against those pesky spam messages and sneaky phishing attacks.
The service comes totally free for all Airtel subscribers and packs some serious digital muscle. Using crazy-smart AI algorithms, it zaps suspicious SMS messages before they can cause trouble. Africa's been ground zero for spam, with nine of the world's top 20 spam-heavy countries calling the continent home. Smartphones have basically turned spam into a full-blown epidemic, blasting users with fake messages pretending to be from network providers or government agencies.
Digging deep, the AI system checks out over 250 different markers to flag...
Peter Mutharika blew into the 2025 election scene like a political tornado, sending shivers down President Lazarus Chakwera's spine. Known as APM to his die-hard supporters, Mutharika carries a political legacy that runs deep through Malawi's complex political landscape.
With decades of political muscle, APM brings serious heavyweight credentials to the race. He's not just another candidate - he's a seasoned veteran who's worn multiple government hats, from education minister to president. His stint leading the country from 2014 to 2020 gives him street cred that younger candidates can't touch.
The Democratic Progressive Party stands firmly behind him, with a support base that stretches across Malawi. After his brother Bingu's...
Three forest resource scofflaws got busted cold by sharp-eyed police at the Mvera roadblock on the Lilongwe-Salima highway. Cops pulled over a Mazda TITAN truck driven by Phill Elisa, a 29-year-old from Lobi Village, and quickly uncovered a cargo that would land the crew in serious trouble.
The road patrol caught Elisa along with two other suspects: Peter Phiri, a 33-year-old from Mbiwi Village, and Chimwemwe Gomani, a 40-year-old from Masunda Village. Their big mistake? Hauling 28 bags of charcoal without the proper paperwork to back it up.
During the routine vehicle check, police zeroed in on the suspicious load. When officers demanded to see their forest produce licenses, the trio came up empty-handed. That moment of silence sealed...
In a swift police operation, law enforcement nabbed two suspects caught red-handed with illegal cannabis at Dzaleka Refugee Camp on Saturday. Remasi Mziiki, a 22-year-old Congolese refugee, and Gosta Mvula, a 52-year-old local from Jeputala Village, found themselves in hot water after an anonymous tip pointed officers straight to illicit drugs.
Dzaleka Police Unit stormed Mziiki's Lisungwi residence and struck gold. Marijuana stashes hidden inside food containers, a sack, and a plastic bag revealed the scope of their illegal operation. Digging deeper, cops tracked down Mvula lurking near Mziiki's place, carrying a laptop bag packed with cannabis ready for street sale.
When grilled by authorities, neither suspect could produce a shred...
Star Wargon is heating the dancehall scene with his fresh track "PA Chest," teaming up once again with Kay Stevoh. The song dives deep into love's emotional landscape, painting a vivid picture of endless devotion that flows like an unstoppable river.
Their musical chemistry sparkles from the start. Wargon crafted the beat and invited Kay Stevo to drop a killer hook, proving that creative collaboration can produce pure magic. The track comes packed with killer production talent from Kaluchi, Ras L, and Wenasi Beats, with Lang K bringing visual storytelling through an eye-catching music video.
Wargon's musical journey kicked off back in 2013, and he's been winning hearts ever since with lyrics that float like a gentle breeze. His...
Malawi's political scene is heating up after Chief Salima stirred controversy at a recent rally. The traditional Chewa leader openly urged voters to support a fellow tribe member in the upcoming elections, raising red flags about tribal politics creeping into the national discourse.
During his passionate speech, Chief Salima bluntly told supporters that maintaining Chewa leadership was crucial for their community's survival. He emphasized the importance of keeping power within their ethnic group and suggested that losing political control would spell disaster for the Chewa people.
Local experts quickly condemned the chief's remarks. James Tembo, a lecturer based in Mozambique, sharply criticized the statement as divisive and harmful...
A Malawian minister just stirred up a storm by choosing a fancy hotel over a government boardroom for a press conference, forcing taxpayers to shell out big bucks. Trade Minister Vitumbiko Mumba and Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu are set to hold their briefing at the upscale Capital Hotel, sparking widespread criticism.
Social media users are calling Mumba's move totally hypocritical. The government is wrestling with hyperinflation that's drawing uncomfortable comparisons to Zimbabwe and Zambia's economic meltdowns. Mumba recently banned importing basic necessities like rice and toothpicks, claiming these purchases were draining Malawi's already tight foreign exchange reserves.
Initially, many Malawians backed the import...
