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South Africa are out of the FIFA World Cup after being knocked out by Canada. As an African, how do you feel about Bafana Bafana’s exit?

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'Ndi 50-50': Widow questions plane crash narrative

The widow of the late Major Wales Aidin has told the Commission of Inquiry into the Chikangawa plane crash that she remains unconvinced by the official explanation of the tragedy, saying she believes there is an equal possibility that the crash was either a genuine accident or deliberately caused.

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Malawian caught taking explosive cables to SA

A Malawian national has been arrested at Beitbridge border after authorities allegedly uncovered explosive cables hidden inside sacks of rice.

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UNIMA ranks first in Malawi for environmental sustainability

University of Malawi (UNIMA) has emerged as Malawi's top-performing institution in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, overtaking all other local universities in the global assessment of sustainability.

The rankings measure universities' contributions to sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They do not measure overall academic excellence, teaching quality or research reputation. Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) retains that distinction after emerging as Malawi's highest-ranked university in the last Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings.

The Sustainability Impact Ratings should not be confused with the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. While LUANAR remains Malawi's highest-ranked university in THE's latest published rankings for the region, only MUST appears in the 2026 World University Rankings as a reporter institution.

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Xenophobia’s cruelest victim: Baby born amid terror

The newborn was reportedly born on the road, as the pregnant mother fled the vicious and inhumane xenophobic attacks in South Africa, which some activists have described as crimes against humanity.

After receiving medical attention at the makeshift shelter at Kamuzu Stadium, the child was placed back into the arms of the mother. Thank you South Africa. 📷 MANA

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Chiefs say no, HRDC says go

The clash has set the stage for a fresh showdown in Karonga, with the rights group refusing to back down from planned demonstrations over the troubled Karonga-Chiweta Road

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Ishmael challenges MPs: focus on what killed Chilima

A heated debate over the late Vice President Saulos Chilima's seat on the doomed military flight took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when a senior military officer challenged lawmakers to rethink their line of questioning.

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Refugee arrested for running business outside Dzaleka camp

A Burundian refugee is in police custody after allegedly leaving Dzaleka Refugee Camp and operating a grocery business in Zomba without authorisation.

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Chakwera cleared Chilima’s doomed flight

Fresh testimony before Parliament’s inquiry into the Chikangawa plane crash has placed former president Lazarus Chakwera at the centre of the decision that allowed Vice President Saulos Chilima to board the military aircraft that later crashed, killing nine people.

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MDF knew weather was bad before Chilima flight

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commanders knew northern Malawi was experiencing poor weather conditions before the military aircraft carrying vice-president Saulos Chilima and eight others crashed in Chikangawa, Parliament has heard.

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Abolish Malawi's vice presidency

Many people believe Malawi no longer needs the office of the vice president as pressure grows to scrap one of the country's highest constitutional offices.

The debate intensified after Vice President Jane Ansah dismissed reports of a fallout with President Peter Mutharika. The latest Malawi24 poll found that most participants favour abolishing the office, arguing that it consumes public resources while offering little value to the country and her democracy.

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Starmer resigns as Burnham launches bid for prime minister

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after losing the confidence of Labour MPs.

Speaking outside Downing Street on Monday, Starmer confirmed that he had informed King Charles III of his decision to step down as PM.

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Netflix's The Polygamist goes viral in Malawi

Netflix drama The Polygamist has gone viral in Malawi, with viewers linking the show to a local social media scandal as Nigerian star Davido joins the conversation.

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HRDC threatens M1 shutdown

The five-year silence appears over as HRDC threatens to shut down the Karonga-Chiweta section of the M1 Highway, but some Malawians are questioning why now?

But while the poor state of the Karonga-Chiweta road is not in dispute, the planned demonstrations have triggered a fierce backlash online, with many commenters accusing HRDC of remaining quiet while the road continued deteriorating during the five years the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was in power.

The planned demonstrations also come at a time when HRDC is battling internal turmoil, with a rival faction led by Southern Region Chairperson Henderson Mhango calling for the resignation of Chairperson Michael Kaiyatsa.

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Nkhotakota land dispute takes new turn

A land ownership dispute between businessmen Ibrahim Swed and Habib James has taken a dramatic new turn after the Nkhotakota District Council summoned both men to present documents proving their claims, but only one reportedly showed up.

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Iran slams Israel over minister's 'Lebanon Must Burn' Remarks

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'ALL OF LEBANON MUST BURN!' Israeli Security Minister declares

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Malawians back Mutharika

Many Malawians say they are satisfied with the direction the country is taking under President Arthur Peter Mutharika.

Public confidence in Mutharika remains strong, with many people saying his performance during the first half of the year has exceeded their expectations. Some say they would vote for him again if Malawi held elections today.

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