Category: Politics
‘DPP and MCP both preparing for President swearing in’
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has warned the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) against interfering with the presidential election results, after unofficial reports showed Peter Mutharika leading. DPP officials expressed shock at MCP claims of Lazarus Chakwera’s victory, contradicting unofficial results. The DPP emphasized that it will defend the people’s will and urged security agencies…
Five in hospital after eating poisonous cassava meal
Barely days after a nine-year-old child died from eating cassava flour suspected to contain poison, five more people have been admitted to Neno District Hospital after consuming a similar meal. Health workers at the hospital confirmed that the patients, who are from Chikungulu area under Senior Chief Mlauli, arrived on Saturday night in critical condition…
The list of ALL 17 presidential candidates in Malawi elections
Tempus fugit. Time flies! In the next 48 hours Malawians will be choosing one among these 17 as President.
Simene kulili: Police arrest four over planned violence
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has arrested four individuals accused of conspiring to burn down major markets in Lilongwe in an alleged attempt to disrupt the upcoming September 16, 2025, General Elections.
Overspending: Joyce Banda speaks against State House MK67 Billion funding
An online interviewer of Former Malawi president Joyce Banda has sparked debate online after a video surfaced of her criticizing the K67 billion allocated to State House in the 2024/25 national budget.
Youths cry out over exclusion
Youths in Mangochi have expressed concerns over being left out of policy formulation at the district level. They claim that authorities and partners do not involve them in decision-making processes, denying them a voice in matters that affect them. Ednah Manfred, representing the youths, accused authorities of excluding them from meetings where plans and policies…
‘Thats my car’- Usi trends in a video on a restrained convoy vehicle
Vice President Michael Usi has raised concerns over what he described as a breach of constitutional order after his official convoy was reportedly taken over by a cabinet minister, who also serves as President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate. The incident occurred in Matindi, where Dr. Usi was conducting a whistle-stop campaign tour. As his convoy…