The Media Council of Malawi (MCM) is engaging Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) and Luntha Television following concerns about the publication and broadcast of allegedly false or unverified information. According to an MCM statement issued on Thursday, 6 August 2026, the regulator says it is concerned by recent developments in the media landscape that it believes have included serious lapses in journalistic standards and content that has raised public anxiety. In separate incidents, MCM specifically criticises Zodiak and Luntha TV for what it describes as “unverified” reports. The regulator’s intervention highlights its role in addressing practices that may mislead audiences or undermine confidence in news coverage. The MCM engagement indicates that the broadcasters are being called in or otherwise contacted for clarification and accountability regarding the questioned coverage. The reports described by MCM are presented as incidents involving President Peter Mutharika, with the regulator saying its review found concerns severe enough to warrant formal engagement with multiple outlets. The situation is ongoing as the media regulator follows up on its concerns.