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‘Chakwera’s administration betrayed trust of Malawians and gave new life to the very party we once buried’—economist Dr. Kadyampakeni

August 31, 2025

* Who would have thought that the DPP would even stand a chance to contest in 2025 after what this nation went through prior to the 2019 elections? Malawians had endured years of corruption, arrogance and abuse of power under the DPP * The call for change was overwhelming, and when Dr. Chakwera and the Tonse Alliance came into office, hope was reborn. We listened to Dr. Chakwera’s speeches — speeches that lifted our spirits and promised us a…

Chakwera’s campaign dwells on construction of long-lasting infrastructure, low cost of living, small-scale businesses support

August 31, 2025

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* Defends Tsogolo Account and vows to expand National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) into a government-owned fully-fledged bank * Assures quality maternal services in rural areas; rehabilitation of the M1 road to be completed at all costs — with key trading centres given special attention * To increase the constituency development fund (CDF) from K220 million to K500 million to ensure continuity of infrastructure development initiatives Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira from MANA’s coverage of Chakwera’s whistle-stop campaign tour As…

MEC accredits 19 international observers and 40 locals for September 16 general election

August 29, 2025

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* Include African Union Commission, COMESA, UN Women, Southern Africa Election Support Network, SADC Electoral Commissions Forum, British High Commission, European Union * A briefing and certificate presentation session for all accredited observers will be held on Tuesday, September 2 at BICC in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) notifies the public that it has completed the accreditation of election observers for the September 16, 2025 General Election — in accordance with Section 103 of the…

MEC encounters no challenges to September 16 general elections’ results management system after yesterday’s dry test run

August 28, 2025

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* Present were political parties, independent candidates and the media to observe the test proceedings, supporting the Commission’s commitment to transparency and accountability * Citizens must trust that their vote counts; political parties must trust that the system treats them equally and fairly * Civil society and the media must trust that the process is open to scrutiny and accountable to the public By Duncan Mlanjira After yesterday’s dry test run of the September 16 general elections’ results management…

MRA arrests customs clearing agent Rhoda Ndovie for falsifying importation documents of goods on behalf of AFORD and DPP

August 28, 2025

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MRA conducted a search at AFORD president Enoch Chihana’s premises where the goods were allegedly offloaded * Limu Clearing falsified the quantity and value of imported goods — which is alleged to have resulted into evasion of taxes in excess of K300 million * Ndovie is also under investigations of alleged evasion of taxes include value added tax (VAT) by business entities operated by her By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) notifies the public that on Tuesday, August…

Controversy mars CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s leadership elections

August 26, 2025

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* The then incumbent Rev. Dr. Humphreys Zgambo has been voted out as Synod Moderator, replaced by Rev. Reynold M’mangisa * Rev. Anne Kapinda replaced as Vice-Synod Moderator by Rev. Missie Kananji Sipiki while the post of Deputy General Secretary has been taken by Rev. Jimmy Michael Banda — replacing Rev. Baxton Maulidi By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) went to polls at its general assembly held at St. Michael’s and All…

MEC to conduct a dry run September 16 general elections’ results management system tomorrow in eight councils

August 26, 2025

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* To set up constituency and district tally centres and a national tally centre at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe * It is a technical test only to verify the effectiveness and efficiency of the system in representative real-world conditions * Invites all contesting political parties and independent candidates to send two representatives to the tally centres By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will tomorrow August 27 from 14h00-16h00 27th August, conduct a dry-run of the…

MACRA urges social media influencers to follow electoral laws

August 14, 2025

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* Influencers should discourage hate speech, promote respectful online engagement, and ensure informed, peaceful and fair elections By Santos Zefania, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has urged social media influencers to comply with electoral principles by avoiding the dissemination of misleading information, warning that violations could attract penalties. MACRA’s Head of International Affairs & Corporate Communication, Limbani Nsapato, made the remarks this morning during a social media influencers workshop at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe —…

Vitumbiko Mumba to lead Malawi delegation at 45th SADC Summit in Madagascar

August 13, 2025

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* Amidst Vice-President Michael Usi’s spat with President Chakwera’s administration over corruption allegations * Usi further alleges that top government officials want to assassinate him by dropping his security team * He has also played an audio where someone is disagreeing with the plans to kill him By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba — who is President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate for the September 16 presidential election — has been chosen to lead Malawi’s delegation…

From hope to disappointment: The crisis of leadership in Malawi

July 31, 2025

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* For the first time in many years, we believed that a new dawn had truly arrived, but five years later, the mood has changed — the hope that once burned so brightly has faded * Now, the time has come to judge President Chakwera not by his words, but by his actions — and more importantly, by the tangible results of his leadership By Dr James Kadyampakeni There comes a time in every nation’s journey when silence becomes…