The Gauteng South Division Court in Johannesburg, South Africa, has convicted seven China nationals on 158 out of 160 charges related to human trafficking, kidnapping, debt bondage and multiple violations of that country’s immigration and labour la...

FORMALITIES—Chakwera (right) shakes hands with Khan By Wezzie Gausi: President Lazarus Chakwera Thursday received letters of credence from six newly accredited non-residential ambassadors and high commissioners, marking a renewed commitment to dip...

OPENING NEW CHAPTER—Tabitha poses with the trophy Malawi National Women’s Football Team captain Tabitha Chawinga represented Malawi at the official unveiling ceremony of the new TotalEnergies Caf Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) trophy in...

MSISKA—I managed to buy a piece of land at Rumphi Boma If 63-year-old Joyce Msiska had her way, she would rewind the hand of time to May 7, 2024. This is because on that day, Msiska—who is from Kalasa Village, Traditional Authority Chikulamayembe...

Before the rise of social media, public understanding of mental health was rudimentary at best. Anyone showing signs of distress was often lumped under the vague label of “mentally challenged” and presumed to need institutionalisation, thinking t...

Malawi’s teams have struck a positive tone as they start their African Union Region 5 Games campaign in Windhoek, Namibia. This is despite flight challenges which resulted into Team Malawi members being spilt into three groups. The first group arri...

South Africa’s ambitious Betway Premiership side Magesi FC has said it settled for Malawian John Maduka to take over as head coach after a thorough search. Maduka takes over from Owen Da Gama who parted ways with Dikwena tša Meetse last week. “M...

Malawi National Football Team Thursday started preparations for a friendly against Botswana as part of the 61st independence celebrations. The two teams will meet at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday, with Flames coach Kalisto Pasuwa namin...

By Isaac Salima: The Constitutional Court sitting in Blantyre Thursday reserved its judgement regarding an application by former vice president Cassim Chilumpha to discharge a case. Chilumpha is answering two charges of treason and attempting to kil...

By Jimmy Chazama: The European Union (EU) has commended its Youth Sounding Board initiative in Malawi, describing it as a key step in strengthening youth involvement in development activities. Speaking during a final engagement with the outgoing grou...