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PushHar Foundation Champions Menstrual Health for Girls in Malawi

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Gladys Costas fyson A local charitable organization, PushHar Foundation, is making strides in promoting menstrual health and self-care among girls in Malawi. The foundation, which was established in July 2025 to address the challenges girls face during menstruation, says it was motivated by the sight of many girls missing school due to lack of sanitary pads. According to Gladys Costas fyso the founder of the organization, said they chose to focus on girls and menstrual health because of her personal experience and period poverty remains one of the major reasons girls drop out of school, especially in rural areas. Gladys explains that its work on the ground involves distributing sanitary pads and providing education on self-care and menstrual hygiene in schools and communities. Fyso also clarified that the foundation operates purely as a non-profit charity and relies on well-wishers and personal contributions to fund its activities. The foundation has not been approached by...
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R.A YAYIMITSA KUTSEKA KWA MSEWU WA CHIWETA

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Bungwe la Roads Authority (RA) lalengeza kuti ntchito yotseka msewu wa M001 ku Chiweta mu Boma la Rumphi yomwe imayenera kuchitika Lachisanu pa 16 October 2026, yayimitsidwa. Malinga ndi chidziwitso chomwe bungweli linatulutsa lolemba pa 12 October 2026, msewuwu umayenera kutsekedwa kwa kanthawi kochepa "maola awiri" chifukwa cha ntchito yophulitsa miyala mwadongosolo, lero bungwli latilutsa chikalata chodziwitsa kulepheleka kwa chokonzerochi. RA yati msewuwu udzakhala wotseguka monga mwa nthawi zonse. RA yati tsiku ntchitoyilatsopano la lidzalengezedwa mtsogolomo. Bungweli lapepesa kwa onse ogwiritsa ntchito msewuwu pa vuto lililonse lomwe chisankhochi lidadza kamba ka chikonzerochi, ndipo layamika anthu chifukwa cha kumvetsetsa kwawo. Izi zikutanthauza kuti magalimoto oyenda pakati pa Karonga ndi Rumphi adutsa pa Chiweta popanda choletsa chilichonse Lachisanu.
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Teenager Sought After Fatal Domestic Incident in Lilongwe’s Area 36

By: Laura Mpoka  A tragic incident unfolded in Area 36 on the evening of October 29, when a domestic dispute ended with the death of a man allegedly beaten by his teenage son while defending his mother. According to multiple neighbors interviewed, the 35-year-old husband arrived home late and visibly intoxicated around 7:30 PM. Eyewitnesses reported that shortly after entering his house,  Banda began physically assaulting his wife, continuing a pattern of violent behavior fueled by alcohol. Residents say this was not the first time the husband, apparently frustrated from work, had unleashed his anger on Susan. In a confrontation that escalated quickly, the couple’s son Chimwemwe, aged 16, intervened to protect his mother. Sources close to the scene indicate that in the struggle, the man suffered fatal injuries. The boy fled the home the following morning and has yet to be located. Police  confirmed the ongoing manhunt, “We are actively searching for the Chimwemwe. We appe...
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Tragic Murder in area12 Kauma "Man Kills Wife Over Infidelity"

In the quiet neighborhood of area 12 Kauma, tragedy struck late Saturday evening when a 34-year-old man, Poul Banda, allegedly murdered his wife, Mayamiko katema, after reportedly discovering her cheating.  Neighbors reported hearing loud screams followed by a sudden silence around that time. According to a neighbor,  Chikondi, “I heard shouting around 9:40 PM. It was a man yelling at a woman, then everything went quiet for a few minutes, after that, I saw Poul running out of his house looking distressed and covered in blood.” Police found Mayamiko, with multiple stab wounds in the living room. The murder weapon, a kitchen knife, was recovered at the scene with fingerprints matching  Banda.  Investigations suggest that Poul found text messages on Mayamiko's phone from another man, provoking a confrontation.   Banda is no where to be seen and the police are on the hunt for him . Forensic  revealed  that the knife had  both Poul’s and Mayamiko’...
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23 year old gets jailed

Chikondi Phiri, a 23 year old suspected of a series of house break-ins in Area 36, Lilongwe, was caught on Thursday, October 9, 2025, sparking anger among residents. The near lynching incident was averted only by timely police intervention. Neighbors say Phiri was spotted attempting to enter homes late in the afternoon. “We have been living in fear for weeks because some houses have been robbed,” said Miriam Banda, a long-time resident. “When we saw him, frustrations reached a boiling point, and some people wanted to teach him a harsh lesson.”Phiri’s neighbor, Peter Kumwenda, expressed mixed feelings: “I believe he should face justice, but violence is not the answer. We need a better system of protecting our homes and guiding our youth.” Chief Nyirenda of Area 36 kandikore condemned the attempted mob justice and called for patience. “The community must work with the police to end crime,” he said. “Vigilantism will only make things worse for everyone.” Police  confirmed Phiri’s arre...
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WOMAN ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT

Last week, on August 25, 2025, Mary Tsutsulo's life was turned upside down when her neighbors in Kandikole, Area 36, accused her of witchcraft. The accusations started after her husband, Banda, passed away suddenly. Mary's sister-in-law chikondi, who stood to gain from Banda's estate, spread malicious rumors that Mary had killed him for rituals. The rumors quickly gained traction, and soon, the entire community was whispering about Mary's alleged involvement in witchcraft. The accusations became so heated that Mary was almost beaten to death by the mob. Fortunately, some nearby residents intervened and reported the case to the police, saving Mary from serious harm. The police launched an investigation and discovered that the accusations were baseless. chikondi  had fabricated the stories out of jealousy and greed.   OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE CASE NO: CR/2023/001 TO: Mary  SUBJECT: Investigation Report and Outcome Following your complaint regarding the fa...
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Masquerade Manslaughter

Police in area 36 Lilongwe have found a dead body rapped in a black plastic bag in malangalanga forest three days ago. In the same alignment of days Samuel Banda 34 years old was reported missing at the community police station. During my investigation I uncovered a web of deceit and corruption. According to eyewitnesses, Chief kasamba of katantha area had been suspected of ordering the man's murder. Banda,had been missing for three days before his body was discovered in the forest. The police initially reported that the man had been killed by armed robbers, but our investigation revealed a different story. Sources close to the scene told me that the kasamba had a motive for the murder. Banda had  been having an affair with the chief's wife, and the chief had been seeking revenge. Kasamba had  hired masquerades to kill the man and then blamed it on armed robbers. I spoke to several people who claimed to have seen the masquerades in the area around the time of the murder. They ...
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