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Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango joins the political arena; To contest at AFORD 2024 Convention as a technocratic politician on position of national director of economic affairs

September 12, 2024

* I will offer myself to the best of my abilities, with practical knowledge and the experience I have gained internationally * To support the process of rebuilding the Malawi economy through Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) platform * Change does not come on a silver platter — change can only be effected by those that are aligned to it, through taking up leadership positions in society By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa-based Chief Economist, Chifipa ‘Chifi’ Mhango, who passionately analyses…

DPP rejects fuel price increase that was proposed by its own MPs in the Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources

August 29, 2024

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* The Committee’s chairperson is Werani Chilenga, legislator for the DPP itself and has four other DPP members * Including the Party’s publicity secretary, Shadric Namalomba who issued the petition against fuel price hike By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is rejecting the proposal for Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to consider adjusting upwards prices of fuel, which was submitted by Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources & Climate Change whose chairperson is Werani Chilenga, legislator for the…

Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara has beaten three men heavyweights for post of MCP 1st vice-president

August 10, 2024

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* The party heavyweights are Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, Moses Kunkuyu, and newcomer, Vitumbiko Mumba * Richard Chimwendo Banda attains post of secretary general as Jessie Kabwira is voted publicity secretary Maravi Express Speaker of the National Assembly, Catherine Gotani Hara has beaten three men heavyweights — Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, Moses Kunkuyu and the newcomer, Vitumbiko Mumba — for the post of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) 1st vice-president, with President Lazarus Chakwera assuming the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) leadership….

Chief economist Chifipa Mhango applauds Chakwera for condemning cash handouts by MCP candidates to entice votes from delegates

August 8, 2024

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* I usually don’t comment on political matters, as I stick to the economy * However, today — at least — a leader of a political party has for the first time in the history of Malawi party politics since multiparty system in 1994, openly hit hard on using money to get elected into party positions * My fellow country people, having leaders elected on the push of cash has consequences on the economic direction of the country By…

DPP councilors Joseph Makwinga, Elsen Dumuka elected Blantyre Mayor and District Council chairperson respectively

July 23, 2024

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* Jomo Osman earned 11 votes to defeat incumbent deputy mayor Funny Kanongera of UTM who got 10 * Dumuka defeated deputy Mussa Chikwawa of MCP while MCP’s Montfort Phalura is deputy chair By Beatrice Bangula, MANA Blantyre City Council has new Mayor, Councilor, Joseph Makwinga of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) while his deputy is Issac Jomo Osman also of the DPP. Makwinja — formerly deputy mayor and succeeds Wild Ndipo, got 16 votes while his contender Geltrude…

UTM Party threatens to mobilise streets demonstrations if its demand is not met for an independent commission of inquiry into Chilima’s plane crash

July 12, 2024

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* As it dissolves the Tonse Alliance, saying the letter of its Alliance Agreement was undermined and betrayed by MCP * From the very beginning MCP clearly telegraphed their intention that they no longer considered the Agreement binding * In a way, therefore, it is them who have repudiated the Agreement By Duncan Mlanjira The UTM Party has severed the Tonse Alliance, saying the letter of its agreement was undermined and betrayed by the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) right…

The political arrests that keep occurring in Malawi have economic consequences

June 24, 2024

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* There is need to be cautious of the image the country is creating, as some news of the arrests are attracting international attention * Malawi economy is facing enormous challenges to sustain a high level of economic growth rate * That can support job creation, deal with forex challenges, creating a strong domestic revenue base and foreign investment levels that are relatively low among others By Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist @ Don Consultancy Group The Malawi Government, through…

‘There is no joy in being a Vice-President, it is a sacrifice on my personal life for service to the Malawian people’

June 22, 2024

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* As Vice-President, I no longer have to think about myself and family, but I have to be like a Grandfather * Who constantly thinks about the needs of his children and grandchildren — that is a service By Tabbu Kitta Kauye, MANA Newly-sworn in Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi Dr. Michael Biziwick Usi has vowed to do his best to deliver on the bold development agenda of the country. Speaking after he took the oath of office…

New MEC chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja and fellow new Commissioners asked to promote transparency and accountability

June 21, 2024

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Justice Annabel Mtalimanja being sworn in * As members of MEC ensure that you abide by the laws as guidelines from the Constitution * For the elections to be managed with highest degree for the better results including justice and fairness By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Chief Justice, Rizine Mzikamanda has encouraged the newly sworn-in Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Annabel Mtalimanja and two new Commissioners, Rev. Philip Kambulire and Dr. Limbikani Kamlongera to work with transparency and accountability as…

National Advocacy Platform calls Chakwera to appoint a Vice-President who should embody the vision and values that Chilima upheld

June 19, 2024

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* The incoming Vice-President must be able to unify the nation and lead us through this period of collective healing * The President faces significant pressures, but this decision must transcend political interests * The future of our nation depends on choosing a capable, dedicated leader committed to our collective goals By Duncan Mlanjira As the 7-day period elapsed which President Lazarus Chakwera is required by law to appoint a replacement of the Vice-President after his death, National Advocacy…