Young Politicians Union Northern Region Chapter indeed condemned Jappie Mhango over Enock Chihana remarks

Politics

True

Young Politicians Union Northern Region Chapter indeed condemned Jappie Mhango over Enock Chihana remarks

A statement signed by Young Politicians Union (YPU) Northern Region Chapter Chairperson Mervin Nxumayo and Secretary General Christopher Nyirenda said what Jappie Mhango said during the rally is not only politically irresponsible but also an insult to the country's constitutional leadership. YPU says Mhango suggested that Enock Chihana, the Second Vice President, lacks authority because he is not a cabinet minister.

March 17, 2026

Security

True

Former Malawi SPC Colleen Zamba indeed detained at Kamuzu International Airport

In an interview with iVerify Malawi, the Malawi Police Service (MPS) National Public Relations Officer, Lael Chimtembo, confirmed the detention of former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Zamba at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA). Chimtembo stated that the detention was due to an ongoing investigation, and the charges will soon be announced to the public.

December 3, 2025
Govt indeed redeployed 7 police commissioners for director of security roles in ministries, but court grants injunction

Security

True

Govt indeed redeployed 7 police commissioners for director of security roles in ministries, but court grants injunction

Minister of Homeland Security Hon. Peter Mukhito confirmed the deployment in an interview with iVerify Malawi.

November 28, 2025
It is false that court issued warrant of arrest for former Malawi president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera

Security

False

It is false that court issued warrant of arrest for former Malawi president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera

In a statement dated November 26, 2025, the Malawi Police Service (MPS) says what it obtained is a search warrant and not warrant of arrest. The statement signed by Malawi Police Service Deputy Public Relations Officer Alfred Chimthere says the search warrant was obtained in pursuing evidence by the suspect that the police dogs are being kept at Dr. Lazarus Chakwera's residence in Area 10, Lilongwe.

November 27, 2025
Immediate former Attorney General Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda indeed suspended

Politics

True

Immediate former Attorney General Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda indeed suspended

Both the Office of the President and Cabinet and the Reserve Bank of Malawi have confirmed Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda's suspension.

November 27, 2025
It is false that Zambia has terminated Malawi maize deal

Economy

False

It is false that Zambia has terminated Malawi maize deal

In a statement, Zambia's Minister of Information and Media and government spokesperson Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa, stated that the reports are false, misleading, and malicious. Mweetwa said the maize export arrangement between Zambia and Malawi remains intact, and both governments continue to engage in a spirit of mutual cooperation and regional solidarity.

November 11, 2025

Security

True

Police indeed arrested former Deputy Inspector General, Ackis Muwanga

Malawi Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Peter Kalaya confirmed to iVerify Malawi that police arrested former Deputy Inspector General of Police Ackis Muwanga on charges bordering on extortion.

November 11, 2025

Gender and Society

False

Fake story promotional teaser on Malawi’s stance on LGBTIQ attributed to Platform for Investigative Journalism

Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) Director of Investigations, Golden Matonga, states that the teaser circulating is not originating from PIJ.

November 10, 2025

Gender and Society

False

Fake statement claiming Malawi government is taking steps to include, protect LGBTIQ+ community

Public Relations Officer in the Ministry of Gender Pauline Kaude confirmed that the Minister has not issued a statement announcing that the government is taking steps to be inclusive and protect minority rights, including those of LGBTIQ+ community.

November 6, 2025
It is false that Malawi’s fuel prices have gone down

Economy

False

It is false that Malawi’s fuel prices have gone down

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has confirmed that the statement is fake. Another indicator that the document is fake is that the official statement on the review of fuel prices is signed by MERA Board Chairperson and not 'BY MANAGEMENT' as it is with the circulating statement.

November 5, 2025

Security

True

Malawi Police indeed arrested six suspects over June 2025 activist Sylvester Namiwa attack

Malawi Police Service released a statement confirming the arrest of six people in Lilongwe for being suspected to be behind the attack of human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa and destroying property during demonstrations in June 2025.

October 29, 2025
Concerned citizens indeed stated the need for a well-educated, experienced, and approachable Speaker of Parliament

Politics

True

Concerned citizens indeed stated the need for a well-educated, experienced, and approachable Speaker of Parliament

One of the press release signatories confirmed that they indeed issued the circulating statement, which emphasizes the need for Members of Parliament to elect a well-educated, experienced and approachable Speaker of Parliament

October 22, 2025

Politics

False

Fake story claiming Malawi President Mutharika rebuffed senior DPP member Ben Phiri as party candidate for Speaker of Parliament

Nation Publications Limited did not publish such a story in The Nation of October 15, 2025, as claimed in the circulating story picture.

October 20, 2025

Economy

False

Fake story claiming Malawi President Mutharika rebuffed senior DPP member Ben Phiri as party candidate for Speaker of Parliament

Nation Publications did not publish such a story on October 15, 2025 as claimed in the circulating story picture.

October 20, 2025

Economy

False

Fake statement opposing importation of maize from Zambia attributed to Muvi Wachilungamo Revolutionary Party

Muvi Wachilungamo Revolutionary Party Secretary General Gracious Mbuwa says the circulating statement is not from the party.

October 20, 2025

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