Questions over CDF spending in constituency where MP’s election was nullified

A K370 million bridge at Luweya, where a former councillor was convicted over diverted bridge materials. An MP the High Court declared not duly elected, still awaiting the Supreme Court. Her husband and predecessor, whose abuse-of-office conviction was upheld on appeal. Nyasa Times examines K1.178 billion in new CDF projects and the court record behind […]

MEC gives embattled Mzimba Hora parliamentary aspirant days to provide symbols after DPP dumped him

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has given Henry Mumba, a Mzimba Hora parliamentary aspirant who has been dumped by the ruling party up to this Sunday to provide a symbol to the pollster if he wishes to stand as a parliamentary  candidate. This follows the decision by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to withdraw his candidacy […]

DPP substitutes Mzomera with Mumba in parliamentary race

Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has forced Mzimba Hora MP Christopher Mzomera Ngwira and Mzuzu city Chibanja ward aspiring councilor Joe Mkandawire to withdraw from the parliamentary and local government elections respectively. DPP director of legal affairs Charles Mhango has confirmed that the party took the decision because the two have issues with the courts. […]