Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Archives

Ben Phiri in hospital

Dec 10, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Member of Parliament for Thyolo Central Ben Phiri, who was arrested on Wednesday, was taken to a hospital in Lilongwe last night after he felt unwell. Phiri was rushed to rushed to Good Hope Private… ...

We have accepted ConCourt ruling – DPP

Nov 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says it will not appeal against the ruling delivered by the Constitutional Courts in the case in which the DPP wanted the 2020 Fresh Presidential Elections nullified. DPP spokesperson Shadric… ...

DPP slammed for ‘forum shopping’

Nov 27, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Constitutional Court has bashed the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for deliberately avoiding the Lilongwe High Court and filing the elections case at Blantyre Court with hope of getting a favourable outcome in Blantyre. The… ...

Malawi Court throws out DPP elections case

Nov 26, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Constitutional Court has thrown out the Democratic Progressive Party's application for the nullification of the 2020 Fresh Presidential Elections, describing it as an abuse of the court process and an attempt by the DPP… ...

Court to deliver ruling in DPP elections case today

Nov 26, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court sitting as a Constitutional Court will deliver its ruling today on whether the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) elections case should be dismissed or not. In the case, the DPP wants the June… ...

DPP Govt dropped plan to introduce K5000 banknote – Mwanamvekha

Nov 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson on Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha says the DPP administration wanted to introduce 5000 Malawi Kwacha banknote but dropped the plan after realising that it was not good for Malawians. Mwanamvekha who… ...

Mwanamvekha says 5000 Malawi Kwacha banknote will fuel inflation and money laundering

Nov 25, 2021 Mike Kalumbi 1 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson on Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha who is also Member of Parliament for Chiradzulu South and a former Finance Minister says the introduction of K5000 Malawi Kwacha banknote has a potential of… ...

Arrest him – DPP says of its Councillor Jomo Osman

Nov 22, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Osman (answering phone) during protests The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has asked for the arrest of its Councillor, Jomo Osman. This follows news of Osman's violence targeted at demonstrators. Speaking to local media, spokesperson… ...

Mutharika to propose solutions to Malawi economic crisis

Nov 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika is planning to hold a rally where he will propose solutions to the current economic crisis. This is according to a statement released yesterday by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson Shadric… ...

Mutharika meets DPP presidential aspirants

Nov 20, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika has met Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential aspirants, including Prophet David Mbewe and Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa. A picture shared on the Democratic Progressive Party Facebook Page shows Mutharika, who… ...

DPP opposes plan to increase number of constituencies

Nov 08, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has argued that the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) should not increase the number of constituencies from 193 to 228, saying the increase will cost taxpayers MK16.8 billion in five years.… ...

MCP wins in Dedza Central East, Nkhotakota North East

Oct 27, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has won parliamentary seats in Nkhotakota North East and Dedza Central East. In Nkhotakota North East, unofficial results indicate that MCP’s Overstone Kondowe has amassed 6,729 votes following by-elections held yesterday.… ...