Category: Politics

By Duncan Mlanjira While the Supreme Court of Appeal judge, Justice Dunstain Mwaungulu is of the opinion that the re-appointment of two Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioners, Linda Kunje and Jean Mathanga is good for continuity, Citizens For Transformation (CFT) believes otherwise and asks President Peter Mutharika to revisit the appointments by removing the two controversial members. CFT believes that the President is in contempt of Court and describes his actions as a sham and a deliberate machination aimed…

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By Duncan Mlanjira While the choice of High Court Judge, Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale as the new Malawi Electoral Commissioners (MEC) chairperson, has been well appreciated by the general public — describing him as a man of integrity both as a professional and as an individual — many have expressed their reservations. In a post on Facebook, prominent lawyer, Wapona Kita described Justice Kachale, a product of Kamuzu Academy, as an epitome of what a judge ought to be….

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By Belton Mhango, MEC Stringer The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) senior officials had a tough time selling President Peter Mutharika’s candidacy in Mzimba on Tuesday following the party’s unfinished projects in the district. The DPP, led by its vice-president for the North Goodall Gondwe, regional governor for the North Mzomera Ngwira and party guru Leston Mulli, embarked on a series of whistle stop tours in Mzimba on Tuesday; the rallies that were at some point marred by boos…

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is taking to task Mibawa Television, Times Television (TTV), Times Radio Zodiak Broadcasting Station (TV and Radio) on suspicion that they are broadcasting indecent, insulting and offensive material during the current political campaign meetings. MACRA says following a preliminary assessment of some political broadcasts, it indicate these broadcasters are breaching section 22 of the Second Schedule to the Communications Act, 2016. MARCA further says it will submit a report to the…

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By Elijah Phompho, MEC Stringer  Former president Joyce Banda has blamed the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for frustrating opposition political campaign rallies by arranging parallel meetings, which has the potential to fuel political violence among supporters that can destabilize the upcoming  elections. President Joyce Banda, who is also the leader for People’s Party (PP) that is in Tonse Alliance alongside other nine opposition parties, said DPP is not ready for the fresh presidential elections as it is aware it is heading towards defeat…

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By Duncan Mlanjira In their Pastoral Letter released on Sunday, Catholic Bishops say Malawi is at crossroads to either choose to save or destroy it but the most urgent task before the people is to choose a leader who can rescue it from further deterioration.  The Letter says the forthcoming fresh presidential election provides people with an opportunity to choose a leader who can save the country from collapsing and who can turn it into a unified, orderly and…

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By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamveka is planning amend the Regulations under the Customs and Excise (Tariffs) Order so that motor vehicles bought duty free by cabinet ministers and Members of Parliament be disposed of without payment of duty upon expiry of the term of office. He has since written to the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) last Thursday (May 21) advising it that this will be applied beginning with the 2019-24 cohort of Ministers and Members of…

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