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Mzuzu MP faults DPP for shelving youth centre construction

Oct 16, 2018 Patricia Mtungila - MEC Stringer 0 &

Mzuzu City Legislator Leonard Njikho has condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government over its failure to implement promised infrastructure developments such as a state-of-the-art youth centre, airport and stadium in the City of Mzuzu.… ...

UTM sends condolences to DPP

Oct 15, 2018 Mathews Kasanda 1 &

The United Transformation Movement (UTM) has sent a message of ‘condolence and goodwill’ to the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) following a road accident that claimed one life while four others sustained injuries. The accident,… ...

Chilima leaves for Britain

Oct 14, 2018 Mathews Kasanda 2 &

Malawi Vice President, Saulosi Chilima, who is also leader of the newly formed United Transformation Movement (UTM), has left the country for Britain during wee hours of Sunday. According to the media statement from the… ...

Malawi hits top 10 on development index

Oct 13, 2018 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 0 &

...Nigeria is world's poverty capital Malawi has been ranked among top 10 countries committed to progressive taxation with the goal of reducing inequalities and poverty, beating the world's most developed countries like Norway and Finland.… ...

I will end blackouts – Joyce Banda

Oct 13, 2018 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Former Malawi President, Joyce Banda, has promised to end blackouts if voted back into office in the 2019 Tripartite Elections. Joyce Banda who, in 2014, lost to the incumbent President Peter Mutharika says she has… ...

Female aspirants need financial support – MP

Oct 12, 2018 Patricia Mtungila - MEC Stringer 1 &

Member of Parliament for Mzimba North East Constituency Olipa Muyaba Chiluba has called on implementers of the 50:50 Campaign to provide financial support to struggling female aspirants to aid them compete effectively with men. According… ...

Government backs statue construction: ‘Gandhi is a role model’

Oct 11, 2018 Bright Malenga 2 &

Malawi government has backed the erection of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Blantyre describing the Indian rights campaigner as a role model for African activists. In a statement issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and… ...

MEC bemoans absence of monitors at registration centres

Oct 11, 2018 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has bemoaned absence of party monitors at registration centres in Chiradzulu, saying this compromises credibility of elections. This was said during a visit to seven registration centres in the on-going voter… ...

SKC excited with UTM progress

Oct 11, 2018 Sam Sotta 2 &

Leader of the United Transformation Movement (UTM), Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima, has expressed excitement over the progress the movement is registering just over four months after it was launched. According to UTM’s Publicity Secretary, Dr.Joseph… ...

‘MCP also needs a foreign president’ – Malawians react to Chakwera’s proposal

Oct 10, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 4 &

Malawians have poured scorn on Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president, Lazarus Chakwera’s proposal to hire a foreigner as boss of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). On social media, Malawians have condemned Chakwera for preferring foreigners over… ...

DPP aspirant wants 50-50 campaign redesigned

Oct 10, 2018 Andrew Mukhuwa 0 &

A Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) aspirant for Nsanje South West constituency, Helen Buluma, has asked 50-50 campaigners to consider changing the way the program is implemented. In an interview, she said the current design where… ...

Anglican Bishop declares Malawi ‘natural disaster in corruption’

Oct 10, 2018 Nicolas Mbonela - MEC Stringer 0 &

The outgoing Chairperson of Anglican Council in Malawi-ACM who is also the Bishop of Diocese of Lake Malawi, Reverend Francis Kaulanda, says the country is in a ‘natural disaster in corruption’ urging electorate to elect… ...

Chakwera wants foreigner to head ACB

Oct 09, 2018 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has proposed the hiring of a foreigner to head the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to ensure independence of the bureau. Chakwera told supporters during a whistle-stop tour in Mzimba… ...

Khansala wa MCP asankhidwaso kukhala wapampando wa nkhonsolo ya Salima

Oct 09, 2018 Christina Matoga - MEC Stringer 0 &

Pamene kwangotsala miyezi yowelengeka kuti a Malawi aponye voti, Khonsolo ya Salima yasankhaso a Everson Mpayani kukhala wapampando wa bomali mu chisankho chomwe chinachitika lolemba m'maofesi a bomali. A Mpayani omwe analinso wapampando mu zaka… ...

MBC presenter eyes parliamentary seat on DPP ticket

Oct 09, 2018 Nicolas Mbonela - MEC Stringer 2 &

A Radio 2 FM presenter has expressed interest to contest on Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ticket in Blantyre City East constituency during the forthcoming 2019 Tripartite Elections. The presenter Chris ‘Ada’ Manda faces Alex Chimwala in… ...