Memories of the old Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running the country’s key State-supported businesses have been reignited with the newly registered Kokoliko Holdings which appears like the old Press Trust with a new name. During MCP’s 31 years of one party rule, the country key companies, in all sectors of the economy, were run as […]
From a distance, Tonse Alliance torchbearers, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM, seem to be dancing and eating together, peacefully, at the high government table. However, if you take a closer and deeper look, you will note that the two are not united because each, separately and silently, is maneuvering the other in the political […]
The ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) senior members on Sunday splashed cash and party materials to over 1000 gathering of its supporters at Chiwondo Primary school in Karonga central constituency as the party intensify its campaign to retain the seat in the forthcoming by-elections. The meeting which was led by Minister of Homeland Security Richard […]
In a clear response to the shift in the balance of power from the erstwhile ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) under Tonse Alliance banner, two independent Members of Parliament in the Shire Valley have decided to join MCP. On Saturday, MCP deputy president Sidik Mia, accompanied by his powerful wife […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has said he is legally allowed to seek re-election and have a second term five year term but would not stand for a third term. Chakwera said in a virtual interview with Voice of America Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali that the constitution does not give him the right to seek a […]
If there is something Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM should be so worried about, today, then it’s these disloyal politicians they keep, separately, welcoming into their fold. Each and every day we keep getting stuffed with news of this politician or that separately joining either UTM or MCP – who are in the governing […]
High Court in Blantyre has completed hearing a case in which three Malawi Congress Party (MCP) contestants for Nsanje Central, North and Chikwawa East constituencies are disputing the 2019 parliamentary elections results and directed petitioners and defence to file final submissions by September 28 before its determination. Kafandikhale Mandevana of Nsanje Central, Enoch Chizuzu (Nsanje […]
President Lazarus Chakwera paid tribute to Roseby Dinala, popularly known as Mai Dinala, describing her a as one of the pillars of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) as her funeral service was held in Blantyre on Wednesday. Mai Dinala died on Tuesday at Blantyre Adventist Hospital, three days after celebrating her 82nd birthday. She was an […]
President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday attended a funeral ceremony for a long time Malawi Congress Party (MCP) staunch supporter in Blantyre where mourners and other people are not observing Covid-19 preventive measures. Chakwera himself and other government and party officials are wearing face masks but the majority of the people at the late Roseby Dinala’s […]
Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) dominated Mulanje district council on Tuesday chased away district Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials who had gone to the chamber to attend a council meeting. District deputy publicity secretary for MCP Blessings Matiya confirmed that him and another party district official Omar Adin were given marching orders from the meeting […]
Mama Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, Malawi’s official Hostess during the Kamuzu Banda era, has said she is “deeply saddened” to learn of the death of Roseby Dinala, popularly known Mayi Dinala, who died at Blantyre Adventist Hospital on Tuesday. Dinala, who died three days after celebrating her 82nd birthday on Saturday, was a Malawi Congress Party […]
Roseby Dinala, popularly known as Mai Dinala, one of the longest serving members of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has died aged 82. MCP Director of Campaign Moses Kunkuyu has confirmed the death, saying more details will be communicated in due course. She was one of the Malawians who welcomed the country’s founding President Dr. […]
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe (CCJP) has challenged police and traditional leaders in the Lilongwe North West Constituency to be extra vigilant against political violence ahead of the impending by-election. The seat fell vacant because Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera resigned to contest for presidential election […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) will conduct primary elections for its aspiring parliamentary candidates in Karonga Central Constituency. The seat fell vacant three weeks ago following the death of Cornelius Mwalwanda of MCP. Leonard Mwalwanda, nephew to the former parliamentarian, has expressed interest to contest in MCP primary elections. MCP unveiled Leonard Mwalwanda on Tuesday at […]
Former renowned Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) presenter Jolly Kalelo has died. Kalelo, who once served as Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary, breathed his last at the Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe on Thursday morning. He is also former Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City North and fondly called ‘Osaweta Family relations said the departed […]
Son to former parliamentarian for Karonga central constituency late Cornelius Mwalwanda is repositioning himself for a parliamentary seat to fill the vacancy left by his departed father. Leonard Mwalwanda was welcomed Tuesday in Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the constituency by local party leaders. Mwalwanda said he will continue where his father stopped, saying once […]
Former Minister of Agriculture Dr. Allan Chiyembekeza has dumped the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He has since joined the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Chiyembekeza made the announcement at a press conference held at MCP headquarters in Lilongwe Tuesday. He said his decision to join MCP is in line with the wishes of people in […]
A social media activist Yamikani Nicholas Kachingwe commonly known as Prince Yamie on Facebook, who was a supporter of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has said he has joined Malawi Congress Party (MCP) which is led by State President Lazarus Chakwera. Prince Yammie, who runs Current Affairs outlet, a son to veteran politician an d UTM […]