MCP Archives

Jacob Zuma survives impeachment

Mar 01, 2016 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 70 &

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has survived a no-confidence motion in Parliament intended to impeach him over corruption accusations. Democratic Alliance (DA) proposed the motion on the heels of the Rainbow nation’s economic crisis which… ...

Opposition parties slapped in the face!

Mar 01, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 29 &

The Malawi Government has asked opposition parties to stop criticising it and instead to start presenting solutions to the problems facing Malawians. This follows remarks made by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila who… ...

Lazarous Chakwera, Kamlepo Kalua Chihana

‘Mutharika is irresponsible’ Chakwera, Chihana go angry!

Feb 29, 2016 Joseph Dumbula 298 &

A joint rally in Lilongwe by opposition parties, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Peoples Party and the Alliance for Democracy (Aford) has openly dressed down Malawi President, Peter Mutharika as an 'irresponsible leader' who they… ...

MCP rallies behind members facing treason

Feb 26, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 77 &

The country's main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says the party is committed to support members who are being suspected to have planned to overthrow President Peter Mutharika’s government. Speaking to one of the local… ...

Richard Msowoya escapes arrest

Feb 25, 2016 Joseph Dumbula 99 &

The Malawi Police Service says it will not arrest or charge Speaker of the National Assembly, Richard Msowoya after he aided Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Spokesperson Jessie Kabwila to escape an arrest which the speaker was aware… ...

Malawians in solidarity with Kabwila

Feb 24, 2016 Luke Bisani 168 &

Malawians have taken a swipe at government over the arrest of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament Jessie Kabwila arguing that government should focus on addressing challenges that have rocked the country. MCP… ...

Malawi Police yet to charge Kabwila: We arrested her as a warning

Feb 24, 2016 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 325 &

Malawi Police have contradicted themselves saying they only arrested opposition parliamentarians, Jessie Kabwila and Peter Louis Chakhwantha, to warn them rather than to charge them for treason, Inspector General of Police, Lexten Kachama, revealed this… ...

DPP torn apart!

Feb 24, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 34 &

Malawi’s ex ruling People’s Party (PP) has blasted the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government for abandoning democratic principles. Reacting to the recent arrests of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials, PP spokesperson Ken Msonda said the… ...

Chakhwantha out on bail

Feb 24, 2016 Richard Jimu 37 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) legislator Peter Chankhwantha was on Tuesday night granted bail from police custody hours after he was arrested for alleged treason in an ongoing reported plot to oust Malawi President Peter Mutharika. Malawi24… ...

Malawian Members of Parliament living in fear

Feb 23, 2016 Richard Jimu 323 &

Members of Parliament in Malawi are living in fear after reports that the Peter Mutharika led government is on the verge of netting other legislators this week over a feared coup plot against him ,… ...

MLS condemns arrest of MCP officials

Feb 23, 2016 Luke Bisani 88 &

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has condemned the office of Director Public Prosecution (DPP) for using WhatsApp conversations as the basis for the sedition cases against opposition members. The Malawi police arrested Malawi Congress Party's… ...

Malawi Police set up Roadblock at Parliament to Arrest Kabwila

Kabwila’s arrest is illegal – Lawyers

Feb 23, 2016 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 144 &

Renowned lawyer has issued a stern warning saying Malawi is passing through “dangerous times” that could turn the country into a police state following the arrest of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson, Jessie Kabwila which the… ...

Kabwila on bail on her treason charge

Feb 23, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 285 &

...Chakhwantha hands himself in Having spent a cold night in custody on Monday, opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Publicist, Jessie Kabwila was this monring granted bail, Malawi24 can confirm. Her arrest came after a thread of… ...

Mutharika orders Malawi police not to let anyone see Kabwila

Feb 23, 2016 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 424 &

Malawi24 has reliably been informed that the Malawi Police have been issued with orders not to allow anyone to see opposition parliamentarian, Jessie Kabwila, who was arrested yesterday for treason. Member of Parliament (MP) for… ...

Breaking: Malawi Police arrest Kabwila and Chakhwantha for treason

Feb 22, 2016 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 1,757 &

Reports reaching Malawi24 news desk indicate that Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson, Jessie Kabwila, and MCP's Legal Adviser, Peter Louis Chakhwantha have finally been nabbed. Reports indicate that Kabwila was arrested at Germany Embassy where… ...