Politics Posts

Phalombe UTM leaders join DPP

May 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Over 480 supporters for UTM including district and constituencies’ governors for Phalombe have defected to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ahead of fresh presidential polls. They were all welcomed to the governing party on Wednesday… ...

Mzuzu Youth Association preaches peace ahead of fresh polls

May 28, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Mzuzu Youth Association, an umbrella body of more than 50 youth entities in Mzuzu, has appealed to the youths in the country to refrain from being used as perpetrators of violence ahead of the fresh… ...

New MEC Commissioners: Mutharika requests names of nominees

May 27, 2020 Russell Kondowe 1 &

President Peter Mutharika has asked political parties to submit names of persons for possible appointment as commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Presidential Press Secretary Mgeme Kalilani said Mutharika wrote the parties on Tuesday… ...

DPP haunted by unfinished projects in Mzimba

May 27, 2020 Elton Mhango 1 &

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) senior officials had a tough time selling President Peter Mutharika's candidacy in Mzimba on Tuesday following the party's unfinished projects in the district. The DPP, led by its vice… ...

Tay Grin concedes defeat

May 27, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawi's hiphop icon, Tay Grin, survived another onslaught on Twitter after throwing in a white towel to concede an early defeat when a fan went on his talent. The multi-award winning artist was attacked on… ...

Chilima says recruitment of police, Malawi Army officers should be based on merit

May 27, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima says new recruits at  the Malawi Police Service and Malawi Defence Force should not be hired based on their district of origin. Chilima who is also runningmate for the Tonse Alliance… ...

People in Lower Shire urged to vote for Chakwera

May 27, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Tonse Alliance torchbearer and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has asked people in the Lower Shire to vote for Tonse Alliance for good governance and improvement of people's livelihoods. Chakwera made the remarks… ...