Vitumbiko Mumba, former Minister of Trade and MCP running mate, has been arrested by police in Lilongwe. He was arrested at his Area 47 residence around 11:30 am and taken to Lingadzi Police Station. The arrest is believed to be connected to comments Mumba made at a press briefing after the September 16 general elections,…
Malawi’s government has recalled Violet Chakwera, daughter of former President Lazarus Chakwera, from the Malawi Embassy in the United Kingdom.
Malawians online are criticizing the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) over its recent remarks on the country’s economic challenges.
Simplex Chithyola Banda, former Finance Minister in President Lazarus Chakwera’s government, has expressed confidence in his ability to become Malawi’s best-ever Leader of Opposition.
After being spotted performing at the Malawi Congress Party convention, musician Joseph ‘Phungu’ Nkasa clarified that he’s not affiliated with any political party.
President Lazarus Chakwera and Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba have been barred from attending the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Peter Mutharika, scheduled for tomorrow at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and Justice Jane Mayemu Ansah on their election as President Elect and Vice President Elect of Malawi, respectively.
Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Justice Annabell Mtalimanja, has announced that Professor Peter Mutharika has won the September 16 presidential election with 3,035,249 votes, representing 56.8 percent of the total votes cast.
Business came to a standstill in Limbe on Wednesday afternoon after a group of youths stormed the market, chasing people away and forcing traders to abandon their trade.
