Month: April 2020 Posts

Analyst says Covid-19 lockdown not good for Malawi

Apr 17, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A social commentator has described as unfortunate the government’s decision to institute a 21-day lockdown in Malawi. On Tuesday, government said a lockdown over the Covid-19 will start on April 18 and end on May… ...

DPP, UDF alliance was expected – Analyst

Feb 26, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A political analyst says it was necessary for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to go into an alliance with the United Democratic Front (UDF). The political analyst Wonderful Mkhutche said in an interview the… ...

MEC needs new blood to avoid voter apathy – analyst

Feb 08, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A political commentator says the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) should have new people in top positions if voter apathy is to be dealt with in the fresh elections. According to the commentator, Wonderful Mkhutche, people… ...

Mutharika can end Malawi political impasse – Analyst

Aug 24, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 3 &

Amid the political tension that has rocked the country for months now following May 21 elections, President Peter Mutharika has been advised to be vigilant and take action to end the unrest. Political commentator Wonderful… ...

Mutharika’s cabinet promotes regionalism – analyst

Jun 21, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A political commentator has faulted President Peter Mutharika for including 16 people from the southern region in the 24-member cabinet claiming this has the potential of promoting regionalism. Mutharika on Wednesday evening announced the new… ...

Political analyst preaches tolerance among parties

Mar 07, 2019 Johans Mumba 0 &

As Malawi draws closer to May 2019 tripartite elections, a political commentator has called for tolerance among political parties in a quest to protect the country's democracy and economy. The remarks follow the outcome of… ...

New party registered: MMD

Jun 07, 2018 Richard Jimu 4 &

Days prior to Vice President Saulos Chilima’s announcement that he will not be vying for any seat at the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) convention, a new party was registered in Blantyre. The registration of the… ...

DPP supporters faulted

May 10, 2018 Ben Ntila Nsombi 3 &

A political analyst has faulted Mulanje South Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters for marching against their Member of Parliament (MP) Bon Kalindo. The supporters petitioned Mulanje District Commissioner (DC) demanding Kalindo to resign for supporting… ...

Political analyst warns on age limit

Apr 20, 2018 Bright Malenga 3 &

One of the political analysts in the country has warned lawmakers to tread carefully on presidential age limit saying there is no need for maximum age limit. Member of Parliament (MP) for Dedza East Juliana… ...

DPP wrangles are a recipe for election disaster – analyst

Apr 16, 2018 Bright Malenga 1 &

A political analyst has warned the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that the current intraparty wrangles may result in the party losing the 2019 general elections. There are divisions in the DPP party as some… ...

DPP should not ignore Callista – Analyst

Apr 08, 2018 Bright Malenga 2 &

One of the political analysts in the country has said the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) should take seriously Callista Mutharika’s suggestion that Vice President Saulos Chilima should represent the party in 2019. The political… ...

Malawi politicians lack set ideologies -Analyst

Mar 23, 2018 Bright Malenga 2 &

A political analyst has said that one of the factors causing political prostitution in the country is lack of set ideologies among politicians. The political analyst, Wonderful Mkhutche, was reacting to news that former interim… ...

MCP warned on internal wrangles

Mar 14, 2018 Bright Malenga 6 &

A political analyst in the country has warned the main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) over its ongoing internal political squabbles. The political scientist Wonderful Mkhutche was commenting on a recent injunction which senior members… ...

APM market visits: Humility or electioneering?

Feb 23, 2018 Luke Bisani 77 &

Malawi leader Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) and his wife Gertrude Mutharika recently visited local markets to buy food items from small businesses, raising questions about their intentions. Mutharika and his wife were also seen in… ...

Too early to predict 2019 elections outcome – Analyst

Jan 27, 2018 Bright Malenga 49 &

A political analyst has said it is too early to predict the winner of the 2019 presidential elections. The analyst Wonderful Mkhutche was reacting to a report by UK based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) which… ...