Councillors Archives

All AFORD councillors dump party

Aug 12, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

All the councillors who were elected on Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) ticket in the 2019 elections have left the party to join alliance partner UTM. Councillor Vincent Kayuni from Karonga central ward and Hiwett Mkandawire… ...

Thyolo Councillors, Chiefs reject new DC Matchaya

Jul 28, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Councillors and Chiefs in Thyolo have rejected new District Commission (DC) Medson Matchaya due to his unprofessionalism showcased in other districts. The refusal comes in following Matchaya's alleged bad record in other districts where he… ...

Chilima promises to resolve councillors’ grievances if Mutharika fails

Mar 02, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

UTM president Saulos Chilima has promised to resolve councillors’ grievances over working conditions if the Peter Mutharika administration continues to ignore the elected officials. Speaking at rally in Mzuzu on Sunday, Chilima who is also… ...

Leader of concerned councillors quits DPP

Jan 05, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A ward councillor has dumped the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) saying he received death threats after leading other councillors in demanding pay hike. Councilor Alexander Cosmas of Mlomba Ward in Machinga Central East constituency claims… ...

Councillors demand K350,000 monthly pay

Dec 30, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Councillors want the government to increase their monthly honorarium from K100,000 to K350,000 and have threatened to hold nationwide demonstrations if their demands are not met. The councillors also want their motorcycle loan to be… ...

Ministry to discipline Mzuzu councilors for vandalising CEO’s office

Dec 16, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Ministry of Local Government says it will take action against Mzuzu City Council (MCC) councilors who vandalized the council’s chief executive officer’s office in reaction to delayed K1.5 million motorbike loans. The councilors, who… ...

Councillor assures community leaders of support

Jun 25, 2019 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Ward Councillor for Kaporo Ward which is in Karonga North constituency Councillor Misheck Mwaijengo has assured Iponga area development committee (ADC) members of his support to gender responsive budget being advocated… ...