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Pillar: DPP says APM not moved by ‘illegitimate president’ tag

Jul 02, 2019 0

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says the results of the May 20 elections were authentic enough and verified that Peter Mutharika was handed a second term by Malawians against claims he is facing of rigging… ...

Tobacco sales slump in Malawi

Jun 26, 2019 0

Tobacco sales have gone staggeringly low in Malawi this year as compared to last year's marketing season. Since April this year when the market was opened, just $92 Million has been realised. This is against… ...

Ansah maintains all queries were addressed by MEC

Jun 25, 2019 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Jane Ansah has maintained that all political parties were part of a rigorous process the commission had set up in addressing the whole lot of complaints from various parties. According… ...

Chakwera visits incarcerated MCP supporters

Jun 10, 2019 0

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera yesterday visited party supporters locked up at Maula Prison. The 18 MCP supporters were arrested last week for protesting against the outcome of the 2019 presidential election. The… ...

Malawi Elections: Govt attacks AU for condemning violent police

Jun 08, 2019 1

The Malawi Government has attacked the African Union (AU) for condemning the police’s aggressive use of force against demonstrators. Government through a statement released today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says… ...

MCP received K700m in campaign funds from billionaire Simbi Phiri

May 31, 2019 0

The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) received K700 million in campaign funds from South Africa-based Malawian billionaire Simbi Phiri. According to published reports, the party is using some of the money to cover court costs… ...

14 police officers forcibly transferred from Sanjika Palace

May 30, 2019 2

Fourteen police officers have been forcibly transferred from Sanjika Palace following President Peter Mutharika’s re-election. A few hours after Mutharika was declared winner of the May 21 elections, the officers were sent packing from the… ...