Speaker says Malawi citizens should demand  stricter accountability

Speaker of the Malawi National Assembly, Richard Msowoya, has challenged students and all citizens in general to call their Governments to accountability if they truly want to see change. Msowoya made the challenge in Mzuzu on Friday when he held a public lecture at Mzuzu University. “The problem with us [Malawians] is that we are […]

Malawi govt approves K4.6 billion MPs personal loan facility

While overburdened tax-payers are yet to be hit with punitive taxes to meet the yet to be adopted zero-aid budget, there are more worrying news to bear following the approval of K4.6 billion personal loan facility for Parliamentarians. Government has  endorsed proposal to allow Members of Parliament (MPs) to access personal loan of K24 million […]

Speaker Msowoya rejects resignation calls as MCP veep

Malawi National Assembly Speaker ,Richard Msowoya h as maintained that he will not resign from his position as vice president of the main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Some quarters have been calling the Speaker to resign from the positions to avoid conflict of interest when discharging his duties in the Chamber. But Msowoya argued […]

New Speaker promises impartiality, uphold Constitution ‘including Sec 65’

Malawi’s newly-elected Speaker of Parliament, Richard Msowoya, has promised neutrality during his tenure of office and uphold the Constitution. Smartly dressed in dark gray suit, was physically dragged from his seat by MP Dzoole Mwale and deposited into the Speaker’s chair as tradition dictates when he was declared him as winner. He was crowned with […]

Chakwera says Lord has helped Malawi Parliament with Msowoya as Speaker

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Rev Dr Lazarous Chakwera has said his deputy president Richard Msowoya who was elected Speaker of Parliament, saying he is best suited for the position of Speaker. Chakwera expressed confidence that Msowoya will preside over the affairs of the house with impartiality. “I believe somehow the Lord has helped this […]

Atu says Speaker elected from ‘ungo’ono ung’ono generation’

United Democratic Front (UDF) youthful president Atupele Muluzi briefly send the new parliament into light moments of laughter when he congratulated the Speaker-elect Richard Msowoya, saying he is coming from “ungo’ono ung’ono” [young generation]. Msowoya, first vice president of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was declared Speaker of the National Assembly. He got 101 votes, Democratic […]

MCP’s Msowoya elected Speaker of Malawi Parliament

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) first vice president Richard Msowoya has been elected Speaker of Malawi Parliament. Msowoya was elected by Members of Parliament after beating Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) MP for Nsanje Central, Francis Kasaila in a secret ballot by 191 voter and one null and void vote. According to the results, Msowoya polled 101 […]

MCP nominate Msowoya for Speaker of Malawi Parliament

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has endorsed the candidature of its Vice President Richard Msowoya for the post of Speaker of National Assembly. The party parliamentary Caucus in Lilongwe on Sunday chaired by its president Lazarous Chakwera –set to assume leader of opposition title- agreed that all other MCP candidates will not contest. MCP spokesman Dr […]

MCP fires a warning shot: ‘Won’t accept results from ghost voters’

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has fired a warning shot on the way the elections are being handled saying it should not be put to test as it is no longer a sleeping party. Addressing the media at the party headquarters in Lilongwe, MCP vice president Richard Msowoya, spokesperson Jessie Kabwira and Director of Elections Kamata […]

Chakwera says won’t do Mutharika style on VP persecution

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Presidential candidate Dr Lazarus Chakwera has said he will not do what the DPP regime did under late president Bingu WA Mutharika to   sideline and isolate his vice-president. Chakwera addressing a campaign rally in Mzuzu on Sunday said he will not victimise his vice president Richard Msowoya once voted in power […]

MCP renew fears of rigging: Alleges Zimbabweans hired to vote in Malawi

The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) claims there is a ploy to bus in about a million Zimbabweans to vote in the May 20 tripartite polls. The party has since called on its supporters and well-wishers countrywide to be vigilant and expose the electoral fraud. MCP Vice president and vice  presidential running mate Richard Msowoya […]

Msowoya delivers public lecture at Unilia

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) deputy president Richard Msowoya delivered a public lecture at University of Livingstonia (Unilia) of the CCAP Livingstonia Synod in Rumphi. He assured students of a good learning environment if MCP wins the 20 May Tripartite Elections. Msowoya said MCP recognises education as human investment for the nation. During the lecture, Msowoya said […]

MCP unveils manifesto: Chakwera promises a reformed Malawi

 The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has unveiled its electoral promises, through their manifesto ahead of next month’s tripartite polls, promising seven key strategic priorities that will restore the integrity of Malawi economy. MCP president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his running-mate Richard Msowoya led the national executive committee to unveil the manisfesto and launch its […]

DPP’s Chilima wins in running mates final debate

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) running mate, Saulosi Chilima, redeemed his previous lacklustre showing, by pulling off an outstanding performance in the second and last Zodiak Broadcasting Station arranged running mates’ debate on Friday night in Blantyre. Presidential running mates from the four major parties in the May 20 Tripartite Elections were invited by  multi-award […]

MCP accuses MEC of dragging its feet on PP’s vote rigging scheme

Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP)  vice president Richard Msowoya has accused the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) of  dragging its feet on allegations that  ruling People’s Party (PP) is enticing voters to sell their voter registration cards. Many PP officials including its deputy campaign director Ken Zikhale Ng’oma have been reportedly demanding registration voter card serial numbers in […]

Malawians reject cashgaters, vote MCP – Msowoya

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) vice president Richard Msowoya has urged Malawians to vote for his party in May 20 elections, saying the polling is an opportunity for people to reject the culture of wrongful self-enrichment by political leaders. Msowoya speaking in a brief closing remarks during The Question Time live debate of Vice Presidential nominees […]