Karonga central has now turned into a bloody political battlefield of Tonse Alliance “civil war” with suspected Malawi Congress Party (MCP) roughnecks hacking a UTM supporter on Friday evening, the latest of political violence in the area. Gerald Mwenengana was severely assaulted by the MCP roughnecks as campaign for the highly contested November 10 parliamentary […]
UTM Party supporters who came to give morale to their candidate Frank Mwenifumbo on Wednesday evening spoiled the first live political debate the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust organised for the five Parliamentary candidates contesting for the Karonga Central Constituency on November 10 by-election when they showered insults at the independent candidate […]
Voters in the forth coming by-election in Karonga Central Constituency had a rare opportunity on Wednesday evening when National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust organised live political debates on the district’s two community radio stations Tuntufye FM and Radio Dinosaur whose aim was to provide a platform for electorates and candidates to interact […]
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) national director of logistics Symon Vuwa Kaunda has emphasized the need for the youth to maintain peace and order throughout campaign period and beyond the November 10 by-election in Karonga Central constituency to enhance the socio economic growth of the area. Kaunda made the emphasis on Sunday at Chiwondo school […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate for the November 10 by-election, Leonard Mwalwanda, on Saturday re-affirmed that once elected into power he will make sure that the quality of education improves in the constituency. Mwalwanda was speaking at St Mary’s Karonga Girls Secondary School–a 600-capacity national grant-aided– during an interface with teachers and supporting staff where […]
Chimwemwe Mwalweni, a UTM Party supporter in Karonga Central Constituency, was on Saturday allegedly beaten by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) supporters who thought he had been sent to spy. Mwalweni was taken to Karonga District Hospital (KDH) where he is still receiving treatment. According to information Nyasa Times has, MCP held two rallies in Lupembe […]
Leader of Citizens for Transformation (CFT) and Cabinet minister responsible for civic education and national unity, Timothy Mtambo, on Saturday branded Karonga Central Constituency UTM party candidate as a serial perpetrator of political violence in the constituency. Mtambo, accompanied by Homeland Security Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda during campaign rallies they held at Lupembe and Lughali […]
Former first lady, Callista Mutharika, has upheld UTM party candidate for the Karonga Central by-election, Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo, saying the “man is a peacemaker and always development conscious.” Callista, widow to late president Bingu wa Mutharika, said on Saturday at a rally organised by Mwenifumbo at Lupembe grounds, that men like Mwenifumbo were rare to […]
Former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) senior members of the party on Saturday stormed Karonga Central Constituency where they wooed constituents to vote for their candidate, Ernest Mwalughali, as their legislator in a by-election scheduled for November 10 next month. Among those that came for the rally, that was characterized by unexpected pomp, were the […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) constituency committee for Karonga central on Friday resigned and joined UTM Party. Led by MCP constituency governor Ntonella Gondwe and the chair lady Dorica Kanyika, the group said poor leadership in MCP especially at the district level has forced them to withdraw their membership and join UTM. The group which was […]
Residents of Karonga, especially those around Karonga main market, and scores of business persons have demanded that government immediately construct “strong” dykes and work on the market’s drainage system saying failing which they will stage protests. The concerned people of Karonga say now that that the rainy season is at hand, they feel threatened by […]
UTM candidate in the Karonga Central Constituency by-election, Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo, on Thursday commissioned and handed over a K2 000 000 worth borehole to help communities with access to safe water. Mwenifumbo, former legislator for the constituency, handed over the borehole at a ceremony in Chiwondo Area of Paramount Chief Kyungu who are said have […]
A 27-year-old Nellie Sichali on Wednesday surprised many when, with reasonable pomp, submitted her nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to contest as parliamentarian for the November 10 by-election on the Mbakuwaku Movement for Democracy (MMD) ticket. It means that Sichali, who has not been very visible since the by-election was announced, will […]
The lineup for the November 10 by-election race in Karonga Central Constituency is now complete following the presentation of nomination papers by the five candidates on Wednesday at Chiwondo Teachers’ Development Centre (TDC). Characterised by pomp, fan and glamour, the first to arrive was the independent scandidate Florence Shackie Nthakomwa who spiced up the event […]
UTM Party Vice President Michael Usi has appealed to the party supporters in Karonga Central constituency to remain clam even in the midst of provocation during the campaign for November 10 by-election. Usi , who is also Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife made the remarks at Chinsogholo ground at Lupembe in Karonga Central Constituency […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) second deputy president Harry Mlekanjala Mkandawire, on Sunday heightened his touting of President Lazarus Chakwera administration saying “it is the government that people looked forward to” and that Malawians should not be misled by “some noisemakers.” Mkandawire, who not long ago raised controversy as regards the disbursement of government loans when […]
UTM Party officials on Sunday asked Karonga central constituents to vote for Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo as their member of parliament during the November 10 by-election, arguing he is the only one who has all it takes to develop the area. This was said by UTM officials who included party vice president Michael Usi and secretary […]
An independent candidate for Karonga Central Constituency in the forth coming Parliamentary by-election MaryFlorence Shackie Nthakomwa started her campaign trail with a colourful launch at Chinsogholo ground, Lupembe area with a K1 million women revolving fund loan aimed at empowering women economically. Speaking during the launch, guest of honour South Katakwe Mfune told a mammoth […]