Month: September 2020 Posts

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… ...