Peter Mutharika

Supporters celebrate Mutharika’s victory despite no official declaration

Crowds of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters in Thyolo gathered at the District Commissioner’s office on Monday, celebrating what they claim is Professor Peter Mutharika’s presidential victory. The scenes of jubilation included singing, dancing, and waving party flags. Supporters said they were confident Mutharika had secured a win in the just-ended elections. Similar celebrations erupted…

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‘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…

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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…

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