Mutharika says DPP- UDF union ‘forever’, blue and yellow will be on same cloth

President Peter Mutharika has said time will soon come when the blue clour that defines his ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)  and yellow for  the United Democrtaic Front (UDF)  will be on the same cloth as the two parties relationship  will “never end.” The President made the remarks in Machinga when he elevated Senior Chief […]

Atupele promises formidable UDF in 2019: Woos Mangochi on ‘Malawi First’ agenda 

United  Democratic  Front  president  Atupele Muluzi  took  Mangochi  by  storm on Sunday  when  he addressed  a public  rally  at Namalaka  School ground  in  Lutende  constituency promising  a formidable  UDF  in 2019. His  message was coined in a  clear  strategy of giving  hope to the UDF  faithfuls in a district considered the party  stronghold. On the […]

Land laws key to agriculture investment in Malawi – Minister Muluzi

Minister of Land, Housing and Urban Development Atupele Muluzi  has said land laws will increase the impact of agricultural investment and production in the country. Muluzi said this at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe on Friday when he opened a one day inception workshop on mainstreaming of land governance in the National Agricultural Investment Program (NAIP). […]

UDF Governor denies attacking Atupele at Lucius Banda rally

United Democratic Front (UDF) District  Governor  for  Balaka  Ngwangwa, Saidi Mdogo has  distanced  himself  from statement  he is alleged  to have  made  at a rally  address  by  Balaka North  parliamentarian,  Lucius Banda criticising  the party president  Atupele Muluzi. Mdogo  said  he was  surprised  that some supporters  were asking  him  about  his comment  when  he did not […]

Political experts tip UDF to review its affair with DPP

Malawi political experts are tipping the United Democratic Front (UDF) to review its relationship with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) if the former ruling party is seriously considering to contest as strong contenders for the 2019 general elections. This follows the succesful political rallies UDF president Atupele Muluzi held recently in Chikwawa and Machinga […]

Atupele reconnecting with voters: Says UDF agenda is ‘Malawi first’

The United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele  Austin (AA) Muluzi  says the UDF party  agenda is “Malawi first”and  that  the rest  comes  secondary. The UDF leader, who is also Minister of Lands in the President Peter Mutharika cabinet, said this  on Sunday  at Mitondo Primary  School  ground  in Chikwawa East  Constituency. Atupele,  who was  accompanied  by  a contingent […]

Minister Muluzi forced to inspect stinking Lands offices: ‘Not impressed’

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Atupele Muluzi on Wednesday was forced to go an inspect the Regional Commissioner of Lands officer in Lilongwe as  Nyasa Times earlier reported that staff at the ministry are boycotting work at their stinking offices following water disconnection which has turned the offices filthy, producing very bad smell. […]

UDF takes control of local councils in eastern region: Win chairperson title in Mangochi, Zomba, Balaka and Machinga

United Democratic Front (UDF) which is led by Atupele Muluzi currently serving as Minister of Lands, have tightened their grip on eastern region support as they take control of councils. The eastern region local authority map is yellow, as a result of the UDF winning chairpersons in the district to gain dominance of councils. Mangochi […]

Trouble brewing in UDF: Lucius Banda faction call for Atupele ouster over alliance with DPP

Trouble is brewing in the United Democratic Front (UDF) as some members that are aligned to a faction of parliamentarian Lucius Banda are calling for the ouster of party leader Atupele Muluzi, accusing him of killing he party and allowing it to  be swallowed by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) . The group are discussing […]

President Mutharika consoles Muluzi, Busile: JB sends condolence message

Malawi President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday joined former president Bakili Muluzi , his family and mourners who were paying a vigil at Naperi home of  former president’s first born  daughter Esmie Muluzi-Malisita who died after being struck by lightning at Mpemba in Blantyre on Monday. Muluzi-Malisita, who until her death, was a member of the […]

Malawi ex-first lady Annie Muluzi coming from US to attend burial of daughter Esmie set for Friday

Malawi former first lady Anne Muluzi who left the country since  she separated with  former president Bakili Muluzi  in 1999 is returning back home to attend the burial of their  first born daughter, Esmie Muluzi Malisita, who was on Monday struck dead by lightning, together with her close friend Hazel Busile in Blantyre. . The two […]

Muluzi’s daughter killed by lightning strike: Malawi ex-president left ‘devastated’

First born daughter to former president Bakili Muluzi, Mrs Esme Muluzi-Malisita has been killed by lightning while at her farm at Mpemba in Blantyre, a relation Dr Ishamel Chioko has confirmed. Muluzi-Malisita died  when lightning struck  her and a friend Hazel Busile while the two were helping out in fertiliser application at a garden in Mpemba. […]

Minister Muluzi delighted with passing of Forestry Bill: ‘It’s transformational change’

Malawi Parliament has passed the Forestry (Amandement) Bill after opposition members queried aspects of the bill. Ministers of Land, Housing and Urban Development, Atupele Muluzi expressed delight with the passing of the bill saying it is  a momentus of change. “I can say it succinctly that what we have achieved , in terms of the […]

Muluzi says land registration will be free for all: Bill to empower Malawi women passed

The Malawi National Assembly has passed a Land Amendment Bill that seeks to empower  not only the poor, but also women who struggle to access land due to cultural issues. The bill whch was tabled in the House by Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Atupele Muluzi now gives power to rural Malawians and women […]

The ayes have it, Malawi Parliament passes Land, MHC bills

Malawi Palriament on Tuesday debated and passed  three Land-related  bills tabled by Minister of Land, Housing and Urban Development. The bills which are bills number 10 of 2006 , Land Acquisition (Amendment), bill number 5 of 2016, Malawi Housing Corporation (Amendment) and bill number 8 of 2016, Public Roads (Amendment) which passed after Members of […]

Malawi ex-VP KK blasts Land Bills as Minister Muluzi engages MPs, CSOs, Chiefs

Minister of Land, Housing and Urban Development Atupele Muluzi  on Monday said government  is optimistic of a brighter Malawi once new land related bills are enacted to law but former vice president Khumbo Kachale (KK)differed with the minister and said government legistlation on land is reaping the already impoverished citizens . Muluzi was speaking in […]

Minister Muluzi engages media on Malawi land laws: ‘Help address misconceptions’

Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development  Atupele Muluzi on Wednesday  held   a media sensitisation meeting on land related laws and bills at Golden Peacock in Lilongwe. Muluzi said his ministry is organizing sensitization meetings as well as training to various groups of people including the media so that all Malawians should be aware of […]

Minister Muluzi says urbanization affecting housing situation not only in Malawi but worldwide

The Minister of Lands, Housing and Rural Development Atupele Muluzi has said rapid urbanization is affecting the housing situation of people worldwide and Malawi in particular. He made the remarks Friday in Lilongwe at a news conference on the 2016 World Habitat Day Commemoration. “It is a known fact that access to adequate housing is […]