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Kabambe analysed as an astute politician following his quiet underground campaign for UTM presidency

November 18, 2024

* Kabambe was the first mover — he announced his intention at a very early stage to compete with Michael Usi, this gave him first mover advantage * The campaign to market himself started even before SKC’s death as he has numerous public lectures in universities * Kabambe has been meeting the grassroots and secondly, UTM cadres are generally a bit more literate maybe stemming from where the party started from * UTM delegates did or do not want…

Kabambe’s landslide victory over heavyweights Patricia Kaliati, Mtumbuka and Kambala astounds the observer public

November 18, 2024

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* This victory truly belongs to you the delegates and the UTM supporters who want to form government next year * I was never the likeliest candidate for this office — we didn’t start with much support from within or many endorsements * It was a mere wish from an ordinary member, friends and supporters who encouraged me to run By Duncan Mlanjira While the centre of attention prior to the elective convention was between heavyweights within the UTM…

Former Presidents Bakili Muluzi, Joyce Banda and Peter Mutharika describe violence against peaceful protesters as “outrageous assault on democracy”

November 15, 2024

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* The Inspector General of Police must launch an immediate investigation, arrest, and prosecute all perpetrators of the violence — there is ample video evidence to initiate swift action * President Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) must categorically condemn this violence, distance themselves from it, and reassure the citizens that such acts will not be tolerated again By Duncan Mlanjira In a joint statement, former Malawi Presidents, Dr. Bakili Muluzi, Dr. Joyce Banda and Prof. Arthur Peter…

‘MCP-led Government’s rocketing fiscal expenditure patterns is a major concern for the Malawi economy’—AFORD national director for economic affairs Chifipa Mhango

November 14, 2024

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* The Government has already spent MK4.1 trillion in the first nine months of 2024 to September 2024 * Surpassing the year 2023 by MK732.7 billion, of which only 24.7% is towards development projects By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Congress Party (MCP)-led Government’s “rocketing fiscal expenditure patterns is a major concern for the Malawi economy, as less is being diverted towards development-oriented objectives” — says Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, who is the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) national…

Deafening silence on the part of Government over acts of violence against opposition protesters—AACC economic justice champion, Rev. Maulidi

November 14, 2024

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* The violence is not just unwelcome development, but hostile and distressing as the country is preparing for the 2025 tripartite elections * The government, through the right authority agencies, such as the police, should have been quick to respond to the violence by condemning it and having the culprits brought to book By Duncan Mlanjira All-Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi has added more to the distress of yesterday’s…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod condemns police’s failure to provide security to peaceful demonstrators in Lilongwe

November 14, 2024

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* A call for the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service to intervene as a matter of urgency, if Malawians are to return their trust on the police service * Guided by our mandate which is ‘to champion, promote and consolidate democratic governance, human rights and peaceful coexistence’ and our calling to a holistic Ministry * We have noted with concern the increased tensions amongst political party members as the nation prepares for general elections next year, 2025…

Deccan Heritage Trust Chief Dr Safiullah hosts Maravi Express Consulting Editor Dr Ahmed Siddiqui to a special luncheon

November 12, 2024

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Dr. Mohammed Safiullah (1st right) * Where prominent intellectuals exchanged views on Indian political and social scenario as well as discussion on food By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The Deccan Heritage Trust of India’s Chief, Dr. Mohammed Safiullah hosted a traditional Hyderabadi lunch in honour of the Consulting Editor of Maravi Express, Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui on a bright and chilly afternoon on Sunday. The Deccan Heritage Foundation adopts a contemporary approach to the re-purposing of heritage buildings and places…

‘The economy mattered the most in voter decision in the USA and leadership abilities to manage it’—Chifipa Mhango

November 6, 2024

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* The rising cost of living as reflected in inflation rate, has been a number one item being portrayed in electoral process polls, and the results seem to point to that element strongly * This is a key message that countries such as Malawi, that are heading towards elections in 2025, should reflect on; no leadership can survive through excuses on issues or management of the econony By Duncan Mlanjira The election results in the United States of America…

Simple swearing-in ceremony for Botswana President Duma Boko

November 2, 2024

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* Administered by Chief Justice Terence Rannowane at the Gaborone High Court chambers * And was witnessed by few government officials, pastors, close family members and the media By Duncan Mlanjira Duma Boko took an Oath of Office of the President of Botswana at 17h35 yesterday, November 1, to became the sixth leader of Botswana. That country’s media house, Mmegi reported that the small swearing in ceremony, conducted by the Chief Justice Terence Rannowane at the Gaborone High Court…

Balaka shines as it tops MEC’s elections registration exercise after day 3 of first phase

October 25, 2024

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Commissioner Kasaira, responsible for three districts of Balaka, Machinga and Neno * Many of the centres have already passed the 500 mark which is not the case in Machinga and Neno * MEC Commissioner Francis Kasaira calls for more effort especially on civic education so that no one is left behind * As MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja expressed satisfaction with the voter registration turnout in Dedza District By Mary Makhiringa & Zenak Matekenya, MANA Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)…