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CCAP’s Church & Society Programme, Vice-President’s UTM Party strongly condemn violence against DPP supporters in Lilongwe

February 25, 2024

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* We are calling upon the Law enforcement agencies to swiftly bring to book perpetrators of the said violence * Additionally, we are calling upon political party leaders from all parties to condemn this act in strongest terms By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), Blantyre Synod through the Church & Society Programme, is appalled to learn that there were no police officers present yesterday at Mbowe Filling Station in Lilongwe, where thugs armed with stones,…

Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter implores on Malawians to vote wisely in 2025 general elections

February 25, 2024

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* As much as our leaders are responsible for the many problems we face as a country, we the citizens, the voters, are also responsible for these problems by choosing leaders who are not able to govern the country properly * As we approach the 2025 elections, we want to remind everyone that not being interested in politics translates to not being concerned about your quality of life, well-being, job, freedom and future By Duncan Mlanjira In the Pastoral…

Catholic Bishops reveal of several engagements with Chakwera, describing them as ‘fruitless’

February 25, 2024

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* We still fail to see any positive change in the general governance of our dear Malawi * Or any improvement in the plight of our poor brothers and sisters across the country * As Government, we will not engage in item by item response with the clergy in public—Minister of Information * Instead, we will not get tired utilizing the engagements that we do have with the clergy from time to time By Duncan Mlanjira Mindful of their…

DPP tears apart MCP’s criticism over decisions made by the opposition party

January 22, 2024

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* MCP should be concerned with its distinguished failure to fulfil any of the campaign promises that Malawians voted them for * Malawians have not forgotten that in 1993 MCP campaigned against political pluralism and described multi-party democracy as war By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has fired its renegade members that include Opposition Leader in Parliament, Kondwani Nankhumwa, former gecretary general, Grezelder Jeffrey and several other influential members — but in a bizarre turn of events,…

Jeffrey, Nankhumwa, Chazama once more lose court case against DPP

January 6, 2024

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* The summons for interlocutory declaratory orders of injunction was unprocedural * For being improperly brought before Supreme Court Court as well as the High Court itself By Duncan Mlanjira The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal that Grezelder Jeffrey, Kondwani Nankhumwa and Cecilia Chazama applied after the High Court rejected three politicians’ application that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president, Peter Mutharika violated their political rights when he assigned them to different positions from those they…

Governance activists question Trapence morality to criticize Tonse Alliance government

December 31, 2023

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* HRDC chairperson Trapence further claims the government is suppressing peaceful demonstrations * And interfering with the media’s rightful role, and intruding into private expression on social media Leston Phakamisa, Contributor Social media commentators have questioned the morality of human rights activist Gift Trapence to accuse President Lazarus Chakwera and his Tonse Alliance government of failing to manage the economy and stifling people’s liberties. In his end of year statement, the Human Rights Defenders’ Coalition (HRDC) chairperson accused the Tonse…

High Court rules against Jeffrey, Nankhumwa, Chazama’s injunction stopping Mutharika from removing them from their original positions

December 28, 2023

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* They are still members of the National Governing Council and can still take part in the activities of the DPP * Even at the highest level of a National Governing Council and/or a Central Committee * Can this really be a violation and/or a deprivation of one’s political rights? I don’t think so By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court sitting in Lilongwe has ruled that not any political right of Grezelder Jeffrey, Kondwani Nankhumwa and Cecilia Chazama was…

Former UTM publicity secretary Mwenifumbo launches political party amidst accusations of abuse of resources at NRWB

December 19, 2023

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Frank Mwenifumbo * He’s been accused of using an institutional vehicle to support his campaign for the establishment of the new party * He has been embarking on official trips, drawing hefty allowances, which are seemingly aimed at galvanizing support for his political venture By Laison Kamkole In a surprising turn of events, former UTM Party publicity secretary Frank Mwenifumbo, who currently serves as the chairperson of the Northern Region Water Board (NRWB), is set to launch his own…

DPP must foster unity, we need a strong and robust opposition in a democracy—Joshua Chisa Mbele

December 9, 2023

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* What is happening is nothing but intimidation, harassment and abuse of authority within party structures * Unfortunately, the DPP faction that is threatening Jeffrey cannot do anything as implied herein * Can the other faction declare sources of their funding. For the sake of transparency, show us your bank balance. Tidziwe nawo By Duncan Mlanjira Political and social issues commentator, Joshua Chisa Mbele has described the in-house leadership conflict in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as political implosion….

DPP fires its secretary general Grelzeder Jeffrey for ‘unilaterally” calling for party’s national governing council meeting

December 2, 2023

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Grelzeder Jeffrey (left) * Found guilty of two counts of misconduct contrary to article 6(1) (v) and (vii) of the DDP constitution * The DPP is taking all necessary steps to conduct its national political conference * In accordance with the DPP Constitution as ordered by High Court of Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progress Party (DPP) has fired its Secretary General, Grelzeder Jeffrey for what it describes as “unilaterally” calling for the party’s national governing council (NGC)…