Month: February 2019 Posts

I represent a new vision for Malawi – Chakwera

Feb 04, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera says he represents a new vision for Malawi because he and his runningmate Sidik Mia have never been president or vice president of Malawi. Chakwera made the remarks… ...

Chakwera promises to introduce National Youth Service

Feb 03, 2019 Christina Matoga - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has urged people in Salima to vote for him in the 21 May tripartite election saying his government will introduce National Youth Service aimed at empowering young people… ...

Chakwera commends RBM for policy rate cut

Feb 01, 2019 Bright Malenga 0 &

Leader of opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has hailed Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) for reducing the policy rate saying the central bank agrees with his party's position. Chakwera said the move is in line… ...

Chakwera fired up for Monday

Feb 01, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

...says he leads while others follow Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera says it is not merely a coincidence that he will be the first presidential aspirant to present his nomination papers to… ...

Chakwera to present nomination forms Monday, Mutharika on Friday

Jan 31, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president will be the first presidential candidate to present nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). According to the electoral commission, Chakwera will present his papers at Comesa Hall in… ...

Analyst expects number of presidential aspirants to fall

Jan 25, 2019 Russell Kondowe 1 &

… Says race between Chakwera, Chilima and APM Twenty presidential aspirants have collected nomination papers for the May 21 elections but a political analyst expects the number to decline. Political analyst Ernest Thindwa of the… ...

Mutharika’s presidency has been a disaster – Chakwera

Jan 24, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

Leader of opposition Lazarus Chakwera says President Peter Mutharika has failed miserably  on various issues during the five years of his presidency. According to Chakwera, Mutharika has failed on the economy, development and governance. Chakwera… ...