Month: June 2022 Posts

I will speak to you on Friday about my alleged corruption scandal – SKC

Jun 28, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima will this Friday speak on his alleged corruption involvement following shocking revelations in a comprehensive investigation report by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) that pins the embattled UTM leader in the… ...

UTM disowns Kalindo’s sentiments on high cost of living

Nov 15, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The UTM Party has condemned recent remarks by its National Youth Director, Bon Kalindo, on the country's worsening economic situation. This is coming as recently Kalindo in interviews with several media houses, expressed dissatisfaction with… ...

UTM focusing on Tonse promises – Mwenifumbo

May 17, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Following statements by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials that President Lazarus Chakwera will stand again in the 2025 president elections, UTM says its focus is on implementation of the Tonse Alliance’s campaign promises. The party’s… ...

UTM Party supporters attack MCP officials in Karonga

Mar 28, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

UTM Party supporters attacked Malawi Congress Party (MCP) members on Friday night at a lodge in Karonga, police have confirmed. The violence comes barely days after Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) supporters also complained to have… ...

MEC dismisses Mwenifumbo’s complaints

Nov 13, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has dismissed Frank Mwenifumbo’s complaint over the conduct of the by-election in Karonga Central Constituency. Mwenifumbo who was UTM candidate in the elections complained that some people voted twice, that… ...

UTM candidate Mwenifumbo alleges voter fraud in Karonga Central by-election

Nov 11, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

UTM candidate in Karonga Central Constituency Frank Mwenifumbo has complained that some people voted twice in the November 10 by-election as unofficial results show that he has finished second in the polls. Mwenifumbo has lodged… ...

MCP’s Mwalwanda wins in Karonga Central

Nov 11, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate Leonard Mwalwanda has won the Karonga Central parliamentary seat, according to unofficial results. Mwalwanda has amassed 6763 votes while rival UTM Party’s Frank Mwenifumbo got 6021 votes. Ernest Mwalughali of… ...

Race against time as candidates scramble for votes ahead of by-election

Nov 07, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

With just hours to go before campaign period ends for the November 10 by-election in Karonga Central Constituency, on Friday the five candidates had a busy day as they sold their manifestos to electorates. Mlare… ...

Mwenifumbo dares MEC on threats to halt by-election in Karonga Central

Nov 06, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

The UTM candidate for the November 10 by-election in Karonga Central, Frank Mwenifumbo, on Thursday took a swipe at Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for threatening to call off the by-election due to escalating cases of… ...

UTM supporters attack independent candidate Nthakomwa in Karonga

Oct 30, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

The UTM Party supporters who followed their candidate Frank Mwenifumbo to a debate on Wednesday evening insulted independent candidate Shackie Mary Florence Nthakomwa, calling her a ‘prostitute’ in the presence of the party’s regional governor… ...

Karonga Central candidates engage in live debate

Oct 29, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Voters in the forth coming by-election in Karonga Central Constituency had a rare opportunity on Wednesday evening when National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust organised live political debates on the district’s two community… ...

Mutharika drums up support for Mwenifumbo

Oct 18, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Former First Lady Callista Mutharika on Saturday urged people in Karonga Central to vote for UTM Party candidate Frank Mwenifumbo in the November 10 by-elections for continued development in the constituency. Mutharika said this to… ...

Community gets borehole after decades without potable water

Oct 09, 2020 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

Karonga Central parliamentary aspirant Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo hashanded over a borehole to people of Chiwondo area in Traditional Authority Kyungu who have been without potable water for years. The communities that will benefit from the… ...

Squabble between Tonse partners mar peace event in Karonga

Sep 23, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Efforts to have aspiring candidates for the Karonga Central Constituency sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on implementation of peaceful electoral calendar hit a snag on Monday after wrangles erupted between Tonse Alliance partners at… ...

Community leaders dare Karonga Central candidates on health challenges

Sep 22, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Community leaders from the four health centres in Karonga Central Constituency on Thursday had a rare opportunity to chest out challenges that are impeding health service delivery in their respective health facilities to the Parliamentary… ...