This article was originally published on Malawi24 ">Malawi24 , Malawi's #1 independent news platform. The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has recorded a significant drop in road traffic accidents and fatalities during the 2026 Independence Day holiday. According to National Police Deputy publicRelationsOfficer, Alfred Chimthere, two fatal road accidents were recorded this year, down from six during the same period in 2025.