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DPP knows it will not win May elections – Chakwera

Apr 22, 2019 Johans Mumba 1 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has called upon Malawians to be alert saying the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is desperate because it knows it is at the entrance of destruction. He was… ...

PP aspirant to lobby for Sec 64 return if elected

Apr 22, 2019 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

People's Party parliamentary candidate for Chiradzulu East has pledged to lobby for the return of Section 64 in the country's constitution, if he makes it to Parliament, after the May 21 polls. Commonly known as… ...

MACRA boss petitioned over vehicles given to DPP

Apr 21, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

A grouping of Malawians under the tag, Concerned Citizens has petitioned the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General to withdraw all vehicles given to the ruling DPP for its campaign. The grouping understands that… ...

An ode to Lucius Banda

Apr 21, 2019 Lyonike Mughogho 1 &

Malawian legendary musical figure Soldier Lucius Banda deserves all the accolades in the world for his unwavering contributions owards his country's music industry. Last year, he was honoured with a lifetime achiever recognition in the… ...

MCP will always remain in opposition- Mutharika

Apr 21, 2019 Johans Mumba 1 &

President Peter Mutharika who is also leader of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says he will make sure that MCP should remain in opposition. President Mutharika together with some of DPP officials on Saturday… ...

I lost local council polls but will win presidency – says Reverend Kaliya

Apr 20, 2019 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

With a month to go before Malawians vote in the tripartite elections, one of the presidential candidates Reverend Hardwick Kaliya has said he will win the polls. Kaliya who is the sole independent candidate is… ...

I will never forgive Ben Phiri for insulting Shanil – JB

Apr 20, 2019 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Former Malawi president Joyce Banda says she will never forgive Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) director of elections Ben Phiri for insulting former First Lady Shanil Dzimbiri. Banda said in a statement that Phiri offended her… ...

Do we know our candidates?

Apr 20, 2019 Masiya Bingiza Nkhoma 0 &

The much touted and awaited Tripartite General Election (TGE) is few days away. Malawi is going to decide the next five years. The future is in Malawians' hands. A total of seven candidates have put… ...

Community Journalists challenged on electoral reporting

Apr 20, 2019 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has challenged the media to objectively and accurately disseminate electoral process news to the general public for them to make an informed choice in the May 21 tripartite polls if… ...

MEC cautions Malawi media on opinion polls

Apr 19, 2019 George Banda 0 &

As the May 21 tripartite elections draw closer, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has urged the country's media to be watchful when reporting opinion polls to avoid voter apathy during the polls. MEC Commissioner Linda… ...

Wapepesa: Ben Phiri anyazitsa DPP

Apr 19, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Woyang’anira zisankho mu chipani cholamula cha DPP a Ben Phiri apepesa ponyoza a Shanil Dzimbiri, omwe anakhalako mayi wa fuko wa dziko lino. A Phiri anayankhula pa msonkhano masiku apitawa kuti mtsogoleri wakale wa dziko… ...

Magufuli to visit Malawi: Lake saga on the agenda

Apr 19, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Tanzanian president John Pombe Magufuli will visit Malawi next week with the Lake Malawi wrangle high on the agenda. According to the Malawi Ministry Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Magufuli will arrive in Malawi on… ...

Chilima waulula: DPP ikusolola ndalama za kampeni yake ku MACRA

Apr 18, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Wachiwiri kwa mtsogoleri wa dziko lino yemweso ndi mtsogoleri wa chipani cha UTM a Saulos Chilima waulura kuti chipani cholamula cha DPP chikusolola ndalama ku ma kampani awiri a boma. Poyankhula Ku khwimbi la anthu… ...

CCJP trains women aspirants to sell manifestos

Apr 18, 2019 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Catholic Commission for Justice and (CCJP), Mangochi Diocese has expressed happiness over the outcome of the Malawi Electoral Cycle System (MECS) project it is implementing in the district, saying it has empowered women to… ...

Issue of handouts not complicated – ACB

Apr 18, 2019 Laura Tebulo - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says the issue of political handouts is straightforward and not complicated as people may put it. Speaking in an interview during voter education meetings at T/A Chikho in Ntchisi, on… ...