Main opposition and erstwhile governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has swiftly moved to enforce its “existing moratorium”, aimed at restraining the endorsement of aspirants in constituencies presently represented by sitting DPP Members of Parliament (MPs).
In a troubling turn of events, Alfred Gangata, the Managing Director of Masters Boreholes Drilling Company, has found himself at the center of a storm of allegations, including intimidation and potential collusion in corrupt activities. Recent statements from human rights lawyer Alexious Kamangila reveal a disturbing pattern of threats that not only raise questions about Gangata’s character but also highlight broader issues of power and accountability in Malawi.
Shadric Namalomba, a prominent member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has urged residents of Mgona in Lilongwe to register for the upcoming elections, as the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) prepares to commence the voter registration process soon. His call comes at a critical time when the DPP seeks to strengthen its support base ahead of future elections.
In a display that can only be described as a circus of desperation, Thursday’s press briefing by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) unveiled a party teetering on the brink of accountability.
As Malawi gears up for its pivotal general elections in September 2025, the decision by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to partner with Smartmatic, a controversial election machine supplier, is raising significant concerns among electoral stakeholders and civil society.
President Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Blantyre to a raucous welcome from a passionate crowd of supporters who filled the streets, chanting “Chakwera is alive!” The president, accompanied by the First Lady, made his way from the clock tower, where an enthusiastic gathering had assembled to greet him.
Your Lordship, the Chief Justice,
Vice-President Michael Usi, yesterday, crossed the 100-day mark in the role, and experts are saying his growing political and public service stature could make him an asset to the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
With exception of Kamuzu Banda, who had excessive powers, not even one president—during this democratic dispensation—has taken the right steps to trim their power and studies show that all of them, including incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, have defied the Constitution for the sake of consolidating power.
