Category: Politics
Mangochi NGOs challenged on professionalism
NGOs in Mangochi face a call on professionalism
Kabwila declares outcome of Malawi presidential race
The winner in Malawi presidential election has been known. It is the incumbent Lazarus Chakwera as declared by his party MCP Publicist Jessie Kabwila. She says Chakwera is winning with a 70+1 mark this September. Speaking at a media briefing in Lilongwe today. Kabwila has urged people to vote for Chakwera, saying he has a…
A slap: JB’s security vehicle seized by Govt
Former Malawi President Joyce Banda has publicly accused the government of seizing her security escort vehicle without providing a clear reason.
Malawi’s presidential candidates and their educational profiles
As Malawi gears up for its tripartite general elections on September 16, the spotlight is turning to the educational credentials of the 20 approved presidential candidates vying for the nation’s top job. According to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), the nomination process concluded on July 30, with 20 aspirants successfully submitting their papers after an…
Run away soldier: Malawi finance minister CHASED!
A political rally planned as a campaign start by Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda in Nkhota, Kasungu district has ended in tears.
Some people threw stones at those attending the event.
In response, police used tear gas, which caused everyone to leave the area.
The chaos led to the Malawi Congress Party’s security and police taking the minister and other important guests, including guest of honor Lawrence Chakakala Chaziya, Minister of Lands Deus Gumba, and the party’s deputy publicity secretary Ken Nsonda, away from the scene.
Chithyola was organizing the rally to begin his campaign for re-election in the upcoming September 16 parliamentary election.
Joyce Banda escapes an accident in Blantyre
Former President and People’s Party (PP) leader Joyce Banda escaped injury after her convoy was hit by another vehicle which had in it a Malawi flag.
Ex First Lady preaches peace
Former Malawi First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has urged Malawians to prioritize peace, unity, and Godliness ahead of the September 16 polls.
Trouble: No TB medicine in Malawi hospitals
Malawi’s public hospitals are facing a severe shortage of tuberculosis (TB) medicine, leaving thousands of patients without access to treatment.