Shocking for Atupele to use donors for his bid to become Malawi leader

That the UDF Presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi can lie to the nation that some donors have told him they will only resume aid if there is regime change is to say the least a sign of desperation. It is desperation to unseat President Joyce Banda in the May 20 elections. The UDF presidential torch bearer […]

Donors reject Atupele claims on Malawi aid tied to regime change

The World Bank and European Union have exonorated themselves from claims by opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi that donors will only resume budgetary support to Malawi if there will be regime change during May 20 tripartite elections. Atupele was quoted by Nyasa Times speaking in Mzuzu at a campaign rally making such claims “Dr […]

Atupele takes UDF manifesto to rural areas

UDF presidential candidate for May 20 elections Atupele Muluzi has engaged an extra gear for his campaign as he takes his manifesto to the rural areas. On Monday the UDF leader accompanied by his running mate Dr. Godfrey Chapola addressed rallies in Rumphi district at Mhuju, Ng’onga and before addressing a mammoth crowd at Rumphi boma. And on […]

Mpinganjira qualms over Atupele’s claims on World Bank, IMF on Malawi aid

Malawi government spokesman Brown Mpinganjira has taken the statement by United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi  that World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials told him they will not resume aid to Malawi until the Joyce Banda administration are voted out in the May 20 elections. Atupele was quoted by Nyasa Times speaking in […]

Atupele slams freebies as ‘economic slavery’, says won’t take Malawi anywhere

United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi says it is disheartening that after 50 years of independence the majority of Malawians still expect handouts of maize, cattle, chickens, motorcycles and other things. “This year Malawi will be celebrating its golden jubilee and 20 years as multiparty democracy. However, is this Malawi we fought for […]

Malawi needs radical change, Atupele tells north

United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi  said on Sunday when he  launched his party’s manifesto and campaign for the May 20 Tripartite Elections in the Northern Region at the Mzuzu upper stadium that he was ready to deliver radical change once voted into office and confidently declared that he was ready to govern […]

Atupele supports religious pluralism in Malawi –Ambuje Likambale

Some campaigns are circulating rumours especially on social media platforms, pretending that once elected President this May, Atupele Muluzi, UDF, will establish an Islamic republic and introduce Sharia law in Malawi. These rumours are as unscrupulous and disingenuous as they are false and unfounded. Worse still, by these false rumours, these campaigners exhibit islamophobia and […]

Atupele donates K3m to Malawi referral hospitals

The opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi on Sunday made a donation of K1 million each to the country’s three major referral hospitals. Atupele said donated MK 1 million each to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Kamuzu Central Hospital and Mzuzu Central Hospital to enable the institutions buy essential medicines and other accessories. His […]

UDF downplay report of Sata, Bashir backing Atupele

Malawi opposition UDF party has described as “complete nonsense” allegations that Sudan’s President Omar Al Bashir and Zambia’s Micheal Sata are bankrolling the party’s torch bearer Atupele Muluzi campaign for May 20 elections. Reports indicated that Bashir has bought two helicopters for Atupele  and Sata is also financing the UDF presidential hopeful. But UDF spokesman Ken […]

Zambia’s Sata, Bashir bankroll Atupele for Malawi presidential bid

Sudan’s President Omar Al Bashir, wanted for war crimes, is said to have bought two helicopters for Atupele Muluzi, presidential candidate of the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) to use for election campaign, Nyasa Times understands. Al Bashir is a long-time friend of former Malawi President Bakili Muluzi who happens to be Atupele’s father. Zambian […]

Airport politics above national security: Malawi 2014 Elections

In the previous week Atupele Muluzi and Joyce Banda, respectively took their respective election campaigns to Mangochi, a traditional stronghold of Mr Muluzi’s United Democratic Front. It is yet to be seen how Mrs Banda’s People’s Party (PP) will do in the district given that this PP’s first electoral contest in the district. What surprised […]

Atupele tells Lilongwe: UDF poised to govern Malawi

United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi on Sunday took his official presidential campaign to the capital city Lilongwe, where he said the new UDF is poised to govern the country having already championed the agenda for change. Addressing thousands of enthusiastic supporters at Masintha ground, Atupele said stressed his determination that he is ready to […]

Malawi ex-leader Bakili Muluzi back campaign for son Atupele

As political campaign for the May 20, 2014 tripartite elections heats up, Bakili Muluzi, retired President and father to one of the aspiring presidential candidates, Atupele Muluzi, is expected to hit the campaign trail himself, bidding for the son but meanwhile is said to canvassing support from his retirement home. UDF members told Nyasa Times […]

Atupele draws crowds in Mangochi: Pledges new airport, stadium

The crowds tell the story. Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi took his campaign for presidency in the May 20 elections to stronghold eastern lakeshore district of Mangochi on Wednesday where he drew large and excited throngs as he pledged to upgrade the town of Mangochi through the construction of new infrastructure should […]

Court injunction against removal of Atupele billboard

An injunction that concerned citizens in Blantyre obtained Monday night against the removal of Atupele Muluzi placard has saved possible bloodshed in Malawi’s commercial city of Blantyre as clashes between Blantyre City Council and Malawi Police Services on one hand and UDF followers on the other. The billboard is wooing voters to choose UDF Presidential Candidate Atupele […]

UDF ‘guard’ Atupele billboard: Authorities wants it pulled down

United Democratic Front (UDF) members were “paying vigil and guarding” a campaign billboard for its presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi in the commercial city of Blantyre after reports that Blantyre City Council  have received orders from government to pull it down. UDF placed guards on all the places it has placed placards in the city of […]

Atupele launches UDF manifesto in style: Upbeat to be Malawi leader

United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi has launched his campaign for May 20 elections and also unveiled the electoral pact in a form of a manifesto to fight huge income inequality. Atupele kicked off the campaign at the famous Njamba Freedom Park in the commericial city of Blantyre on Sunday before a record […]

Atupele deplores politics of foul-mouthing

Atupele Muluzi, United Democratic Front (UDF)  presidential candidate for May, 20 elections has warned party members against politics of castigation, saying any member who dares going against that policy will be expelled from the party which is advancing an agenda for change. Muluzi told thousands of UDF supporters at Mabvere in Mchinji district that he believes in […]