Month: November 2018 Posts

Mutharika stops in Ntcheu: tells people to reject UTM

Nov 01, 2018 Russell Kondowe 4 &

President Peter Mutharika on Wednesday stopped in Ntcheu where he urged voters to ignore Vice President Saulos Chilima’s United Transformation Movement (UTM). Mutharika said the movement has no agenda and capacity to develop the country.… ...

Taking no chances: UTM suspends Indaba

Oct 29, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

The United Transformation Movement (UTM) has postponed its elective conference which was due to take place in November. UTM has shifted the date for the Indaba from 9th November to an undisclosed date. Chidanti Malunga:… ...

Chilima off to Nigeria

Oct 28, 2018 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 3 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima who is also leader of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) has left the country for Nigeria. Chilima left yesterday through Kamuzu International Airport. In Nigeria, the vice president will attend the… ...

Police bar UTM supporters

Oct 22, 2018 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Police on Sunday barred United Transformation Movement (UTM) supporters from welcoming Vice President Saulos Chilima at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. Chilima who is also UTM leader was coming from the United Kingdom where he… ...

I am not the final decision maker – Chilima hits at critics

Oct 20, 2018 Luke Bisani 1 &

Malawi vice president Saulos Chilima has hit at critics who accuse him of speaking evils against the same government he serves, saying he has limited power. Since the cat and rat relationship between Chilima and… ...

CSOs demand Chilima’s resignation over UK trip

Oct 19, 2018 Evan Mtomodo Maseko 5 &

A grouping of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has asked Vice President Saulos Chilima to resign saying he is undermining the President Peter Mutharika administration by holding meetings in the United Kingdom. The grouping, Joint Civil… ...

UTM dismisses runningmate disputes

Oct 16, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 1 &

United Transformation Movement (UTM) has trashed reports regarding runningmate wrangles as the 2019 tripartite elections are getting nearer. The movement which is being led by Dr Saulos Chilima is yet to have a deputy leader.… ...

UTM promises to pay fees for private school learners

Oct 08, 2018 Andrew Mukhuwa 3 &

United Transformation Movement (UTM) has pledged that it will pay school fees for learners in private schools if the movement  is ushered into power come 2019. Secretary General for UTM Patricia Kaliati made the remarks… ...

Speaker Msowoya to stand down as MP: wants daughter to replace him

Oct 08, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya will not stand for re-election as Member of Parliament (MP) in 2019 and wants his daughter to replace him. Msowoya’s daughter Luwani aged 25 will stand as United Transformation Movement… ...

Jesus taught us to remove incompetent leaders – Chilima

Sep 17, 2018 Bright Malenga 4 &

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima has said removing political leaders who are failing to discharge their duties is what Jesus Christ taught his followers. Chilima made the remarks during a fundraising event for a bus… ...

Chilima to trim presidential motorcade

Sep 03, 2018 Bright Malenga 7 &

Vice President of Malawi Saulos Klaus Chilima has said he will reduce size of presidential motorcade if elected president of the country next year. Chilima who is also United Transformation Movement (UTM) leader made the… ...

UTM members told not to wear party regalia at Umhlangano

Aug 31, 2018 Mike Lyson Zgambo 2 &

United Transformation Movement (UTM) has asked its followers not to put on party regalia at the Umhlangano Maseko Ngoni cultural ceremony. In a press release signed by Publicity Secretary of the Movement Chidanti Malunga, UTM… ...

Nankhumwa says DPP not shaken by UTM

Aug 27, 2018 Richard Jimu 0 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the South Kondwani Nankhumwa has claimed that the ruling   party is not shaken by the newly formed United Transformation Movement (UTM). Speaking at a DPP rally in Blantyre… ...