President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday described the May 21 Tripartite Elections as “watershed” which will determine the country’s future whether Malawians will choose development or politics. He, therefore, said if Malawians want the country’s developmental projects to continue he is the right candidate to continue as Head of State for the next five years until […]
UTM Party Secretary general Patricia Kaliati has branded the ruling Democratic Progressive (DPP), a party of terror for attacking her supporters in Mulanje West constituency where she is campaigning to return her parliamentary seat. Kaliati alleged that some DPP cadets reigned terror on her supporters for the past week. Speaking during door-to-door meetings in her […]
Dedza South parliamentary candidates have pledged to improve nutrition in under-five children – which is at 42 per cent in the district – during a debate organised by Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) on Saturday. The debate, which centred on issues to do with improvement of malnutrition in Dedza District, was attended by Fatima […]
In a bid to outshine opponent political parties for colourful campaign initiative, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) had ended up shooting itself in the leg. It has committed a sin of plagiarism. It has emerged that the Hi5 initiative the party has been parading as if it were their own brainchild, is in fact an African Development […]
Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) elections chief Ben Malunga Phiri has taken the campaign trail to the northern region where he continues to ratchet support for President Peter Mutharika and the party’s aspirants in parliamentary and local government ahead of May 21 Tripartite Elections. After taking Dowa, Lilongwe and Mchinji by storm, the youthful DPP […]
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of President Peter Mutharika will soon launch its manifesto for 2019-2024 ahaead of May 21 watershed polls. Nyasa Times senior reporter Green Muheya had a chat with the party vice-president in the Southern Region. Kondwani Nankhumwa, on the launch and other issues. Excerpts: Nyasa Times: The DPP will soon […]
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has a task to ensure its credibility is not damaged by taking action to Senior Chief Mwalweni of Rumphi who defied electoral laws at the weekend when he endorses ruling Democrtaic Progressive Party (DPP) for the May 21 elections. Mwalweni said during a political rally held by Minister of Transport and […]
Before a sea of people which gathered to witness the campaign launch for the main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and its alliance partners— Peoples Party and Freedom Party at Salima LEA ground—Lazarous Chakwera’s presidential running mate Sidik Mia, promised Malawians that he will not undermine the Chakwera presidency once they voted to power in […]
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members in Mzuzu on Sunday accused Mchengautuwa West Ward aspiring Councillor for People’s Party (PP), Luis Tembo, for campaigning for himself at DPP rally in Mzuzu. Tembo, who is one of block leaders in the area, was introduced at the rally, at Mum Primary School ground at Mchengautuwa, as a representative […]
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for Eastern region, Bright Msaka has warned people in the region not to vote for political parties which are making false promises in the country. Speaking during a political meeting held at Gymkhana ground in Zomba on Sunday, he urged people to vote for the ruling DPP led […]
Women’s Manifesto Movement (WMM) will on March 28 2019 launch its first ever women’s manifesto, containing issues that affect women’s lives which leaders across the board will be expected to address. The issues outlined in the Manifesto range from health, education, agriculture, economic empowerment, politics and decision making. In an interview on Monday in Blantyre, […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi on Sunday addressed his party’s campaign rally at Majuni primary school ground 40 kilometres east of Mangochi boma for the May 21 Tripartite Elections with a declaration that he is ready to govern the country after the elections. The UDF torchbearer said he is contesting the presidential […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful Lazarus Chakwera with the backing of former president Joyce Banda has expressed confidence that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) “without doubt” lose power in the May 21 2019 Tripartite Elections, saying their alliance will come in and solve problems which the country is bedevilled with. Chakwera, his running mate […]
UTM Party presidential candidate Saulos Chilima, who is also State vice-president has launched the party manifesto for the country’s May 21 elections, promising to tackle endemic corruption with a promise to repeal Section 91 (2) of the Constitution, to strip off immunity for a sitting President. The UTM faces a ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) […]
Female contestants for the May 21 2019 tripartite elections in Mangochi District have commended the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), Mangochi Diocese, for engaging them in debates, saying this will give them chance to date voters and sell their manifestos. The women said this on Friday at Monkey-Bay Constituency in the district when […]
Female candidates in Karonga District have been challenged to articulate and practise issue based politics throughout the campaign period if they are to win the confidence of the electorate ahead of the May 21, 2019 Tripartite Elections. Foundation for Community Support Services (FOCUS) trained the female aspirants with skills that would enhance their chances of […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says it organized a special service of worship to ask God for his blessing, protection, mercy and guidance before embarking on the official campaign as launched by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on March 20. The prayers were meant to seek God’s guidance and blessings for the MCP and its leaders […]
UTM Party launched its elections manifesto in Dowa Saturday afternoon with a promise of a better Malawi for everyone especially people living in rural areas. Presiding over the launch by its presidential candidate Dr Saulos Chilima who is also State Vice President, the party launched the manifesto in grand style. Chilima lit up a […]