Chimwendo remanded to prison
The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda has authorized Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda to receive medical treatment while remanded at Maula Prison.
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Kabwila ARRESTED!
Jessie Kabwila, spokesperson for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has been arrested in Lilongwe.
BREAKING: Vitumbiko Mumba arrested!
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,…
“Accept and move on”, Malawians tell Mary over Chilima’s death
There has been an outpouring of condolences and messages of support for Mary Chilima, wife of the late Saulos Chilima, following her emotional post about missing her husband.
“My husband’s death is still unexplained” -Mary Chilima
The wife of former Vice President Saulos Chilima, Mary, says she is still reeling from the death of Saulos Chilima’s husband.
“By elections in the pipeline”-MEC
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to announce dates for by-elections in constituencies and wards where polling didn’t take place on September 16 or where results were nullified by courts.
Daughter to Malawi’s ex President Violet Chakwera recalled from UK
Malawi’s government has recalled Violet Chakwera, daughter of former President Lazarus Chakwera, from the Malawi Embassy in the United Kingdom.
“75 percent of Malawians are POOR”-The World Bank says
Malawi’s poverty levels are concerning, with 75% of the population living on less than $3 (approximately K5,253) per day, according to the World Bank’s latest Poverty and Equity Brief.
Umodzi Party speaks tough on recent taxes, agriculture inputs
Umodzi Party President Thomas Kaumba has expressed concern over the government’s implementation of the lean season food program, alleging corruption and favoritism towards ruling party members.
Collen Zamba ARRESTED!
Colleen Zamba, former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, has been arrested at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. She was detained at the airport’s VIP Lounge before being taken to Lingadzi Police Station for processing. Zamba was reportedly traveling to Geneva in Switzerland via South Africa, but the purpose of her trip is unclear. Her…