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Parliament constitutes new Parliamentary Service Commission

November 7, 2025

* Comprises Speaker Sameer Suleman as chairperson; Ismail Rizzq Mkumba, Chifundo Makande, Daniel Chitonya, Fred Penjani Kamlepo Kalua and Beatrice Roseby Mwale * The commissioning was presided over by First Deputy Speaker, Victor Musowa, who described as youthful, urging them to uplift the values of the august House By Duncan Mlanjira Parliament has confirmed the appointment of members of the new Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) for 2025-2030, in accordance with Section 194 d (1) of the Constitution whose chairperson…

When accountability becomes convenient; If transparency matters now, why did it not matter then?

November 7, 2025

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* Just four months ago, Simplex Chithyola Banda occupied the very office responsible for the economic decisions now suffocating Malawians * When the public raised concerns about reckless borrowing, rising inflation, and opaque negotiations, he dismissed criticism * When civil society asked for transparency in government spending, he defended the status quo. When others cautioned against the consequences of policy missteps, he remained unmoved Op-Ed by James Kadyampakeni Malawians have seen this script too many times — a leader…

Outmaneuvered and out-smarted: How MCP lost the election

October 31, 2025

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* Leaders who underestimate their people, assume control is permanent, and mistake entitlement for loyalty will ultimately fail * Chakwera and his inner circle need to reflect on this hard lesson if MCP wants to stay relevant * Malawi’s voters sent a clear message: political entitlement has limits, and those who take the electorate for granted risk facing severe consequences Op-Ed by James Kadyampakeni After Malawi’s recent election, one truth stands out clearly; the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was…

New Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman pledges to uphold constitution and serve people better

October 29, 2025

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* Nominated by Karonga Central legislator Frank Mwenifumbo to represent the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), got 134 votes, while Peter Dimba of the Malawi Congress Party got 85 votes of the 221 votes * I stand before you humbled and honoured to have been elected as Speaker and I pledge to uphold the constitution and ensure that this house remains a symbol of democracy and accountability By Patience Longwe, MANA Parliament elected Chigumula-BCA Banana legislator Sameer Suleiman as the…

Six of panga-welding gang that assaulted civil rights activist Slyvester Namiwa and civil servants arrested

October 28, 2025

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* Appeared before Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe yesterday charged with grievous harm, malicious damage, theft and robbery * They are Alfred Banda Kadula; Joseph Tilibe Gidien; Lameck Mandowa; Lester Haneck Aaron Kanjunga; Haward Hamuza; and Mavuto Njuchi * Joseph Tilibe Gidien is also linked to a separate incident of robbery that took place in Salima District By Santos Zefania, MANA Six of the panga-welding gang that disrupted a peaceful street demonstration in Lilongwe and assaulted civil rights…

MEC rolls out centidaily countdown to 2030 general election

October 14, 2025

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* The next General Election will take place on the third week of September that year — thus 17th September 2030 as according to Section 67 (1) of the Constitution * Provided that where it is not practicable for the polling day to be held on the Tuesday in the third week of September, the polling shall be held on any day, within seven days from that Tuesday, appointed by MEC Maravi Express After President Arthur Peter Mutharika assumed…

MCP requests Chakwera to retire honourably as party president

October 9, 2025

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* Article 30(3) stipulates that the president shall be eligible to contest for an additional term if he or she is elected as State President during his or her second term in the party * The party presidency became vacant following Chakwera’s loss to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Arthur Peter Mutharika in the September 16, 2025 elections By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leadership at regional and district levels has petitioned its president, former Head of…

Notable MPs back in august House include Kaliati, Bande, Mkaka, Gwengwe, Kunkuyu, Namalomba, Mkumba, Lipipa

October 2, 2025

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* Old guards include Mwanamveka, Chaponda, Enoch Chihana, Jappie Mhango, Khumbo Kachale, Nankhumwa, Vuwa Kaunda, Mchacha, Kutsaira * Making their debut include popular music artist, Skeffa Mlongoti Chimoto; Paulosi Norman Chisale; journalist Tailos Bakili; prominent female golfer, Roza Mbilizi * As well as Kamlepo Kalua’s son, Fred Fredokis Kalua and former NGORA executive director, Edward Chileka-Banda, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Notable Members of Parliament (MPs) that have managed to earn the trust and confidence of constituents to represent…

Chakwera applauded for his decision to attend Mutharika inauguration as democratic maturity

October 1, 2025

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* First, he conceded defeat, and now he has chosen to attend the ceremony. This sets an example for future leaders especially for our young ones, that peaceful transitions are possible * Chakwera to attend together with his Vice-President Michael Usi along with former presidents Bakili Muluzi and Joyce Banda By Judith Maluwa, MANA Political analyst Caesar Kondowe has described President Lazarus Chakwera’s decision to attend the inauguration of President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice-President-elect Jane Ansah as a historic…

MEC to conduct parliamentary re-elections in four constituencies

September 30, 2025

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MEC chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * Blantyre West Constituency was halted following the death of a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate, Michael Isaac Chisala * In Nkhotakota Liwaladzi, the process was paused after candidate Daniel Binda petitioned the court to review MEC’s decision to reject his nomination papers, citing underpayment of nomination fees * While results in Lilongwe Mtandire-Mtsiriza Constituency, although voting took place, were nullified following a complaint regarding the handling of invalid votes * * Which were…