The Netball Association of Malawi has expressed delight that preparations are well underway as Malawi gets ready to host the 2025 Africa Netball Cup at the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex, Lilongwe, from 08 – 14 December 2025. The tournament, held under the leadership of Africa Netball, will bring together some of the continent’s top national… Continue reading Malawi Ready to Welcome Africa to the 2025 Africa Netball Cup
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Bus Crash: Limpopo Government Concludes First Phase of Repatriation of 29 Zimbabwean Nationals
The Limpopo Provincial Government has completed the first phase of repatriating 29 Zimbabwean nationals who died in the tragic N1 bus crash near Louis Trichardt earlier this month. The victims will be transported to Zimbabwe following the completion of identification procedures, while the identification of seven children is ongoing through DNA testing. Provincial authorities confirmed… Continue reading Bus Crash: Limpopo Government Concludes First Phase of Repatriation of 29 Zimbabwean Nationals
Mozambique’s Mpox Cases Traced to Malawi as Authorities Step Up Surveillance
The Mozambican government has confirmed that all three mpox (monkeypox) cases recently detected in Niassa province were imported from neighbouring Malawi, which is currently battling a larger outbreak of the virus. “These are three Mozambican nationals who travelled from Malawi to Mozambique. Malawi has a significantly higher number of cases, slightly more than 40. I… Continue reading Mozambique’s Mpox Cases Traced to Malawi as Authorities Step Up Surveillance
Floyd Shivambu Says Trip to Malawi Where He Eventually Met with Bhushiri Was “Mandated”
The Secretary-General of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, Floyd Shivambu, has explained his Easter weekend trip to Malawi that sparked outrage after he visited the church of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bhushiri. Shivambu said the visit was not specifically to the church of the fugitive, who is wanted for a series of cases in South Africa,… Continue reading Floyd Shivambu Says Trip to Malawi Where He Eventually Met with Bhushiri Was “Mandated”
Malawi Court Orders Extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife to South Africa
Malawi’s chief Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe, Madalitso Chimwaza, has ordered that fugitives prophet Bushiri and his wife, Mary, be extradited to South Africa. There, they face charges of fraud, money laundering, and other crimes. The controversial couple mysteriously fled the country after skipping bail in 2020, facing charges of money laundering to the tune… Continue reading Malawi Court Orders Extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife to South Africa
China-Assisted State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex Construction in Malawi to Speed Up Court Processes
A shortage of courtrooms has long been a challenge in Malawi, especially since more judges were hired to help to streamline the country’s judicial process. Yet, while the current judiciary is headquartered in the country’s second-largest city of Blantyre, due to a lack of work space; some sections of the judiciary are located elsewhere, such… Continue reading China-Assisted State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex Construction in Malawi to Speed Up Court Processes
Chinese Medical Equipment Proves Valuable In Providing Quality Health Care In Malawi
China has been sending medical doctors to provide health services in Malawi’s clinics since 2008. This is in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, which seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages by 2030. Since the first group of 12 Chinese medical workers arrived in Malawi, 11 groups have… Continue reading Chinese Medical Equipment Proves Valuable In Providing Quality Health Care In Malawi
Chinese Railway Project To Provide Jobs, Reduce Travel Costs In Malawi
Malawi is expected to generate hundreds of jobs, thanks to the railway project China Railway Signal and Communication Corp. International will undertake in the country. Malawi’s Minister of Transport and Public Works Jacob Hara made the comment after returning from the third Road and Belt Forum for International Cooperation that took place in Beijing in… Continue reading Chinese Railway Project To Provide Jobs, Reduce Travel Costs In Malawi
HIV Infections, AIDS-Related Deaths Plummet In Malawi
LILONGWE, May 26 (Xinhua) — Malawi’s new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths plunged by 73 percent and 69 percent in 2022 from 2010, authorities said on Wednesday. New HIV infections in the country have tumbled from 56,500 in 2010 to 15,000 in 2022 while AIDS-related deaths from 36,000 in 2010 to 11,100 in 2022, said… Continue reading HIV Infections, AIDS-Related Deaths Plummet In Malawi
Hundreds remain missing after floods in Malawi
THE death toll after Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi stands at 676. At least 533 people are missing. According to a draft assessment report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), some 2,3 million people have been affected, over 1,6 million severely food insecure and over 650 000 displaced. The highest reported impact was in the… Continue reading Hundreds remain missing after floods in Malawi