Month: January 2020 Posts

Opposition politician Kabwila released on bail

Jan 14, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to politician Jessie Kabwila who was arrested for intimidating Constitutional Court judges. Senior Resident Magistrate Shyreen Chirwa  told Kabwila to pay a cash bond of K20,000,… ...

Kabwila denies intimidating judges

Jan 13, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

…. Bail ruling set for Tuesday UTM member Jessie Kabwila has denied threatening Constitutional Court judges presiding over the presidential elections case. Kabwila appeared at Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court today where she was charged with proposing… ...

Kabwila in court today

Jan 13, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

Opposition politician will appear at the Lilongwe Magistrate Court where she will be formally charged. The former Salima North West parliamentarian is also expected to take plea and the court will also hear her application… ...

Jessie Kabwila arrested for intimidating judges

Jan 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Opposition politician  Jessie Kabwila has been arrested for inciting violence and intimidating Constitutional Court  judges during Thursday's demonstrations. Police have confirmed the arrest of Kabwila who is a UTM members and former Member of Parliament… ...

Malawians have suffered under DPP, says Kabwila

May 08, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

UTM National Executive Committee member, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, has called on Malawians to vote out the Democratic Progressive Party ( DPP) on May, 21, saying people in the country have suffered a lot under its… ...

PACENET dates Kabwila’s constituency for 50-50 campaign

Jan 18, 2019 Christina Matoga - MEC Stringer 0 &

As one way of making sure more women are elected in the 21 May 2019 tripartite elections, Pan African Civic Educators Network (PACENET) has organized mobilization meetings in all the wards and constituencies where women… ...

Kabwila win UTM primaries unopposed

Jan 08, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Parliamentarian Jessie Kabwila has won UTM primary elections in Salima North West constituency. Kabwila’s contender Moses Buwa withdrew from the race after failing to pay the K50, 000 nomination fee for the polls. The elections… ...

Kabwila confident of retaining seat after joining UTM

Dec 28, 2018 Alex Sakala 1 &

Salima North West Member of Parliament Jessie Kabwila says she is confident of retaining her seat when she stands on UTM ticket in the 2019 elections. The parliamentarian said this on Friday in Salima when… ...

Kabwila joining UTM

Dec 28, 2018 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 1 &

Parliamentarian for Salima North West, Jessie Kabwila is contemplating on joining Saulos Chilima's UTM, it's been reported. Kabwila who snubbed MCP primaries in her constituency in order to attended a UTM convention told a told her… ...

Kabwila boycotts primaries

Dec 17, 2018 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Salima North West Jessie Kabwila this morning boycotted primary elections in the constituency saying they were illegal. Enock Phale won the primary elections with 1024 votes,… ...

Kabwila rues lack of awareness on dangers of early marriage

Nov 26, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Chairperson of Parliamentary Women's Caucus Jessie Kabwila says early marriages remain a  challenge in the country due to lack of awareness on the dangers of such marriages. Speaking to Malawi24, Kabwila said there is a… ...

The Chosen One! MCP settles for Kabwila

Nov 21, 2018 Christina Matoga - MEC Stringer 1 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Vice President Sidik Mia has declared Jessie Kabwila as the party's candidate for Salima North West Constituency during the 2019 Malawi Tripartite Elections and urged her and other aspirant members of… ...

Primaries in Kabwila’s constituency called off again

Nov 18, 2018 Christina Matoga - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Saturday called off primary elections in Jessie Kabwila’s Salima North West constituency citing logistical challenges. The primaries were expected to be held at Nkombozi School ground in the constituency. This… ...

MCP forced to cancel primaries in Kabwila’s constituency

Oct 01, 2018 Christina Matoga - MEC Stringer 1 &

There was tension on Saturday in Jessie Kabwila’s Salima North West Constituency forcing the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to cancel primary elections. According to Director of Political Affairs in the party Alex Kalamula, the tension… ...

I am still in MCP – Kabwila

Jul 10, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Member of Parliament for Salima North West constituency Jessie Kabwila on Monday assured her constituents that she is still a member of the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP). This follows the party’s decision to dissolve… ...