Month: September 2020 Posts

Kazombo takes by-election campaign to hard to reach Katili

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

Member of Parliament for Kasungu East Madalitso Kazombo popularly known as Kamatcheni on the political scene, on Sunday braved the Karonga scorching heat and bumpy road and took the by-election campaign to Katili to sell… ...

Gotani Hara drums up support for MCP’s Mwalwanda in Karonga

Sep 21, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Deputy secretary general for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Catherine Gotani Hara has called upon women in Karonga Central Constituency to vote wisely during the forthcoming by-election billed for November 10 if poverty levels are… ...

MCP, UTM send contrasting messages as fight for parliamentary seat rages on

Sep 14, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Political dimension took a new twist on Saturday in Karonga Central Constituency when two major political allies in Tonse Alliance, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM Party, preached different messages to their supporters in… ...

Mzuzu vendors complain to MCP over market space

Sep 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Blessings Kaunda - MANA Vendors in Mzuzu on Friday presented a petition to the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) over alleged unfair distribution of market space at Mzuzu Flea Market. Malawi News Agency (Mana)… ...

We are not divided – Tonse Alliance

Sep 10, 2020 Cyrus Bengo 0 &

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM have dismissed reports about divisions within the Tonse Alliance government. According to a statement signed by MCP spokesperson Maurice Munthali and UTM publicity secretary Dr Chidanti Malunga, President… ...

MCP accused of murdering activist who attacked Chakwera

Sep 09, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has been accused of murdering in cold blood an activist who operates a Kabaza business in Lilongwe for opposing President Lazarus Chakwera. Member of Parliament for Chitipa South Werani Chilenga made… ...

Tonse cracks: UTM defends Kaliati, MCP backs Harry Mkandawire

Sep 09, 2020 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

UTM has defended its Secretary General Patricia Kaliati who is also Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare  over criticism that she allegedly used party structures to hand out forms to women for loans disbursed… ...

CDEDI asks Chakwera to discipline Mkandawire for ‘castigating’ Chilima

Sep 07, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says President Lazarus Chakwera should take action against Malawi Congress Party (MCP) second vice President Harry Mkandawire over “highly insensitive and derogatory” remarks against Vice President… ...

NGO concerned over Kokoliliko Holdings’ connection to MCP

Sep 02, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

A non-governmental organisation has warned the Daud Suleman led Kokoliliko Holdings against using its connections to the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to monopolise government businesses and engage in corruption. Centre for Democracy and Economic… ...

MP Salim Bagus leaves DPP

Aug 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Member of Parliament (MP) for Chikwawa Central Constituency Salim Bagus has dumped the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), saying his constituents want development. Bagus who was Minister of Trade in the DPP administration won his… ...

Minister Gwengwe appointed as trustee of Press Trust

Aug 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe has been appointed as a trustee of Press Trust which is the majority owner of Press Corporation, raising concerns that it is part of a process to hand the company… ...

Talking Blues: Malawians say “no” to deals, golden parachutes and revolving doors

Aug 30, 2020 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

Sincere apologies for missing an entry last week. Please take note that I now have a mechanism in place to spare you from reading recycled pieces. Talking of recycling, it is enough that the Malawi… ...

Confusion in MCP ahead of primary elections in Karonga

Aug 26, 2020 Andrew Mwenelupembe 0 &

Hundreds of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) supporters in Karonga Central constituency have threatened to protest against the decision by the party leadership to hold  primary elections  at Chilumba in Karonga South Constituency on Saturday. Speaking… ...

MP Tony Ngalande joins MCP

Aug 17, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Balaka North Member of Parliament Tony Ngalande on Sunday joined the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). MCP vice president Sidik Mia welcomed Ngalande and three councillors into the party at Balaka Stadium. Ngalande who won the… ...

Malawi Young Pioneers was a wonderful enterprise – Chakwera

Aug 13, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says there is need to learn from the Malawi Young Pioneers (MYP) programme which he has described as a wonderful enterprise that had its positives. Chakwera made the remarks when he met… ...