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Fuel Tanker driver vanishes after causing fatal Mzimba crash

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Fuel Tanker driver vanishes after causing fatal Mzimba crash



By Rahim Abdul

A tragic case of reckless driving has claimed six lives near the Mzimba Bridge on the Mzuzu Jenda M1 Road, after a fuel tanker collided head on with a Toyota Sienta in a failed overtaking attempt.

The fatal incident occurred late last night, with police confirming that the Scania DPX tanker, en route to Lilongwe, was attempting to overtake another truck when it rammed into the oncoming Sienta.



All six people in the smaller vehicle died on the spot, while others sustained serious injuries.

Mzimba Police spokesperson Maria Banda said investigations are underway, and authorities are urgently searching for the tanker’s driver, Said Shaban, who reportedly abandoned the scene immediately after the crash.

Meanwhile, Mzimba South District Health Promotion Officer, Ellings Nyirenda, says three of the injured victims with critical conditions have been referred to Mzuzu Central Hospital, while others remain admitted at Mzimba District Hospital.

The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed as police continue to piece together what led to the fatal crash. With the tanker reportedly carrying flammable fuel, safety concerns are also being assessed.

This latest accident adds to growing concerns about road safety and driver negligence on Malawi’s busy highways.

Diddy denied bail, to remain in jail until october sentencing

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Diddy denied bail, to remain in jail until october sentencing

By Rahim Abdul

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain behind bars after a U.S. federal judge denied his request for bail ahead of his sentencing in October.

Judge Arun Subramanian made the ruling in a packed Manhattan courtroom Tuesday, citing concerns over flight risk and possible obstruction of justice.

Diddy



The decision means Diddy will continue to be held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn until his sentencing date, scheduled for October 3.

The court’s decision follows a lengthy hearing in which federal prosecutors argued strongly against granting the hip-hop icon bail. They presented what they described as “significant evidence” that Diddy could interfere with witnesses or attempt to evade justice if released, pointing to his vast financial resources, multiple international properties, and access to private air travel.

Although the exact charges leading to his incarceration have not been disclosed in full due to the sealed nature of the federal case, sources close to the investigation have suggested that the charges involve financial misconduct, racketeering, and possibly obstruction related to previous civil lawsuits.

Diddy’s legal team, led by high-profile defense attorney Benjamin Brafman, argued for house arrest under strict conditions, including electronic monitoring and a significant bail package backed by his assets.

However, Judge Subramanian was unmoved, stating that no combination of conditions would “reasonably assure the safety of the community and the integrity of the judicial process.”

The 55-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Bad Boy Records appeared calm in court, dressed in a beige prison-issued uniform, and remained largely silent throughout the proceedings.

His attorneys have indicated they will appeal the bail denial in the coming days.

Brother arrested for brutal murder of 3-year-old sister

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Brother arrested for brutal murder of 3-year-old sister

By Rahim Abdul

Police in Koche, Mangochi, have arrested a 19-year-old man, Amin Jameson, in connection with the brutal murder of his 3-year-old sister, Leticia Adam, from Chipoka Village, Traditional Authority Mponda, in Mangochi. Leticia was the daughter of the suspect’s maternal aunt.

According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi Jameson was apprehended over the weekend in Nabale, under Traditional Authority Nankumba, with the help of community members after being on the run for several days.

Leticia was reported missing on July 27, 2025, after her parents assumed she had gone to play with friends. A few hours later, her body was discovered in one of the toilets within the compound, with visible bloodstains around her mouth.

Amin Jameson,


Police responded to the scene and took the body to Mangochi District Hospital for a postmortem examination.

The postmortem results confirmed that the child had been sexually assaulted before being murdered. The cause of death was determined to be strangulation due to a twisted neck.

In his preliminary statement, Jameson confessed to the crime, stating that he sexually assaulted and later killed the victim after she threatened to report the incident to their grandparents. He then dumped her body in a tenant’s toilet in an attempt to conceal the evidence.

Jameson has been charged with having sexual intercourse with a minor and murder. He will appear in court once the necessary paperwork is completed.

He hails from Chipoka Village, Traditional Authority Mponda, in Mangochi.

Malawi pushes for stronger global support at UN LLDCs summit

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Malawi pushes for stronger global support at UN LLDCs summit

By Rahim Abdul

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held from August 5–8, 2025, became a critical stage for Malawi to advocate for stronger international cooperation in tackling the economic and logistical hurdles faced by nations without direct access to the sea.

Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, representing President Lazarus Chakwera, led the Malawian delegation at the gathering, which brought together leaders and representatives from 32 LLDCs.



The summit aimed to identify collective strategies for boosting trade, infrastructure, and financing opportunities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dr. Usi delivered opening remarks at a high level side event titled “Unlocking Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Finance in LLDCs through Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs),” where he stressed the urgency for innovative financing models to bridge the gap between development ambitions and available resources.

The event was jointly organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the INFF Facility a collaboration involving UNDESA, UNICEF, and the OECD which provides technical support to countries in mobilizing both public and private sector funds for sustainable growth.

For Malawi, the stakes are high. Being landlocked increases transportation costs, reduces competitiveness in global markets, and limits access to international trade routes.

These barriers, Dr. Usi emphasized, can only be overcome through enhanced regional integration, investment in infrastructure, and partnerships with international stakeholders.

The conference also served as a platform for Malawi to network with potential development partners and explore avenues for technical and financial support. By aligning its economic strategies with the global SDG financing agenda, Malawi hopes to turn its geographical challenges into opportunities for trade diversification, value addition, and digital economic transformation.

Minister calls chiefs ‘key pillars’ in Malawi’s development agenda

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Minister calls chiefs ‘key pillars’ in Malawi’s development agenda


By Rahim Abdul

Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda, has emphasized that traditional leaders remain central to Malawi’s progress, describing them as “key pillars” in driving socio economic transformation at the grassroots level.

Speaking on Sunday during a colourful ceremony at Ntchisi Community Ground, where Chief Kavwenje and Vuso Jere were officially elevated to the status of Traditional Authorities, Chimwendo Banda said no development strategy can succeed without the active participation of chiefs.

“Development starts in the communities, and chiefs are at the heart of those communities. If they are left behind, the country’s progress will be slowed. We need their guidance, wisdom, and leadership to push forward our developmental goals,” he said.

Chimwendo



The minister urged the newly elevated Traditional Authorities to work hand-in-hand with the government in sectors such as education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure development.

He further called on them to be champions of peace and unity, noting that a united community is more likely to achieve sustainable growth.

The event was attended by government officials, community members, and other traditional leaders, who pledged their commitment to collaborate with the state in fostering local initiatives.

The elevation of chiefs is part of a broader government recognition program aimed at strengthening the authority and influence of traditional leadership, thereby empowering them to better mobilize communities for development.

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