Politics Posts

DPP accuses MCP of attacking innocent villagers

Mar 30, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

… Jeffrey says DPP supporters living in fear The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has accused the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) of attacking innocent villagers looking to benefit from MEDF loans, and targeting DPP leaders… ...

Coronavirus leading to a global condom shortage: Malawi to be affected

Mar 27, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

There are fears that the coronavirus pandemic will lead to a shortage of condoms globally after the world's largest condom manufacturer was forced to shutdown as part of measures aimed at curtailing the spread of… ...

Ras Chikomeni collects nomination papers

Mar 27, 2020 Mary Banda 0 &

Presidential aspirant Ras Chikomeni Chirwa has collected nomination papers as he looks to stand in the fresh elections Chikomeni collected the nomination forms on Tuesday, a day after Malawi Electoral commission (MEC) released its electoral… ...

Civil servants warned against boycotting work

Mar 26, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Chief Secretary to the Government Lloyd Muhara has warned civil servants that they will face disciplinary action if they boycott work on Friday. Muhara issued the warning in a circular today. On Tuesday, the… ...

UTM, MCP take Mutharika and MEC commissioners to court

Mar 26, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM have dragged President Peter Mutharika and commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commision (MEC) to court over the commissioners' continued stay in office. The two political parties have also… ...

NGO wants more women bidding for govt contracts

Mar 25, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre (MHRRC)  has called for transparency in government contracts so that more women should have access to information about the contracts and bid for them. Executive Director Emma Kaliya said… ...

UTM bows down to Govt’s directive: Cuts short coronavirus sensitization tours

Mar 25, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

The opposition UTM has adhered to government's demand to withdraw its coronavirus sensitization campaign on the grounds of lack of capacity. In a statement yesterday signed by Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology… ...

Trade union urges Malawians to ignore call for work boycott

Mar 25, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) has urged workers to ignore the call by opposition political parties for the workers to boycott work on Friday. In an interview with the local media, MCTU Luther… ...

NGO inspects Service Charter project in Luchenza

Mar 25, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Tilitonse Foundation on Tuesday visited citizens of Luchenza Municipal Council to inspect how the Service Charter project is benefiting both duty bearers and citizens around Luchenza. The project phased out in February this year and… ...

HRDC postpones State House shutdown demos

Mar 24, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has postponed the March 25 demonstrations which were aimed at shutting down state residences. HRDC chairperson Timothy Mtambo said this during a press briefing in Lilongwe on Tuesday. Mtambo… ...

MCP, UTM seek legal action against MEC commissioners

Mar 24, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM have launched a legal challenge against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah and other MEC commissioners’ continued stay in office. The two parties which are in an alliance… ...

MCP, UTM call on supporters to boycott work

Mar 24, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM have called on supporters of the two parties to boycott work on Friday in an attempt to force Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah to resign. Speaking at… ...

Gov. worried with MCP, UTM! Stop misleading Malawians with unofficial coronavirus messages

Mar 24, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Government has demanded the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM to cancel sensitisation tours on the coronavirus to avoid misleading people about the disease. Minister of Information Mark Botomani said this in a statement today.… ...

Mutharika hailed for closing schools

Mar 24, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

An education commentator has hailed President Peter Mutharika for closing schools and banning public gatherings due to the threat of the Covid-19 pademic. In an interview with Malawi24, the analyst Limbani Nsapato, said that the… ...

Ansah says coronavirus could derail 2020 elections

Mar 24, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson says the implementation of activities and procurement of materials for the 2020 elections could be disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Ansah made the remarks on Monday while answering questions from… ...