The 2019 Presidential Debates fever is starting to spread through the country as four leading candidates have been invited to battle it out Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on Friday ahead of the watershed May 21 Tripartite Elections. Presidential Debate Taskforce Chairperson, Teresa Ndanga, who is also Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi […]
In a bid to outshine opponent political parties for colourful campaign initiative, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) had ended up shooting itself in the leg. It has committed a sin of plagiarism. It has emerged that the Hi5 initiative the party has been parading as if it were their own brainchild, is in fact an African Development […]
Before a sea of people which gathered to witness the campaign launch for the main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and its alliance partners— Peoples Party and Freedom Party at Salima LEA ground—Lazarous Chakwera’s presidential running mate Sidik Mia, promised Malawians that he will not undermine the Chakwera presidency once they voted to power in […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful Lazarus Chakwera with the backing of former president Joyce Banda has expressed confidence that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) “without doubt” lose power in the May 21 2019 Tripartite Elections, saying their alliance will come in and solve problems which the country is bedevilled with. Chakwera, his running mate […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says it organized a special service of worship to ask God for his blessing, protection, mercy and guidance before embarking on the official campaign as launched by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on March 20. The prayers were meant to seek God’s guidance and blessings for the MCP and its leaders […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential candidate, Dr Lazarus Chakwera appeared upbeat of winning the May 21 presidential race when he and former president Joyce Banda on Monday confirmed an electoral alliance of MCP and People’s Party (PP). Banda withdrew from the presidential race in the May 21 2019 Tripartite Elections and instead endorsed Chakwera of MCP. […]
Malawi’s former president, Joyce Banda, has again denied any involvement in the Cashgate, the plunder of public resources at Capital Hill, saying she has evidence the corruption scandal exposed under her watch in 2013 had started during the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regime before she became Head of State in 2012. JB, as Banda is […]
Over 2000 people affected by floods in Nsanje district had on Sunday, March 17, 2019 managed to smile again after president of Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Lazarus Chakwera paid them a visit and on behalf of the party donated tonnes of relief food following deadly floods. Severe flooding in the recent days has affected nearly […]
Former president Joyce Banda has withdrawn from presidential race for the May 21 2019 elections after her People’s Party (PP) formed an electoral alliance with Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to take on the ruling party, a joint statement said Thursday. The announcement comes after Nyasa Times earlier reported that PP national executive committee (NEC) members […]
I am fully aware that a manifesto is a product of collective ideas that reflect on the aspirations of a political entity. However, political parties elect presidents as overseers, head drivers, and direction givers. Therefore, the final product of any manifesto is approved by the parties’ heads, thereby reflecting their vision. Should the head or […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has promised a massive ‘Red Card’ campaign against President Peter Mutharika, accusing him and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for failure to keep its manifesto promise. “I have come to flash a red card to Mutharika,” said Chakwera in a brief speech at Masintha Ground in Kawale, Lilongwe […]
President Peter Mutharika on Monday attacked Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera, suggesting that he is a “liar” and an “opportunist” for using the killing of people with albinism to score political points. Mutharika said this at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe when a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the spate of attacks, abductions and killings […]
Malawi Congresss Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera says his administration will initiate that the powers of the State President be reduced once voted into power in May 21 watershed elections and that civil servants are working in a professional manner without political manipulation. Chakwera said this on Saturday when he launched his party’s election manifesto . […]
An analysis by governance expert on the manifesto presented by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera for the upcoming election to Malawians on Saturday March 9 in Lilongwe indicates decisiveness on the so-called sensitive issues, a paradigm shift promise from “executive arrogance” leadership model to “servant leadership”. After much hype and fanfare, including appearances from […]
Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has launched its manifesto ahead of elections due to take place on May 21 2019, promising a better life for all not the few. MCP presidential torchbearer Lazarus Chakwera launched the manifesto at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe earlier in the day on Saturday before the public launch at Masintha Ground […]
Main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has appealed to the party members to help the flood affected people as thousands are left homeless with hundreds injured and umerous property including houses and domestic utensils, crop fields and infrastructure such as roads and bridges have extensively been damaged. Since intense rainfall accompanied by […]
Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has painted Lilongwe in its party colours of red and green as the election season is in full swing in the run-up to the May 21 Tripartite Elections with the launch of its manifesto promising a better life for all. MCP presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera together with his running mate […]
President Peter Mutharika has blasted opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera for using the plight of people with albinism for political mileage. Speaking at a whistle-stop tour at Shoprite Roundabout in Mzuzu on Tuesday, on return from Mzimba District where he commissioned a multi-billion dollar water Project, Mutharika said his administration has already […]