Former People’s Party (PP) national organising secretary Yusuf Billiat Matumula who recently joined UTM Party has made a tactical withdraw of his membership from the party. Apparently, the short-fused former Mangochi South legislator resigned after failing to garner support in his constituency where penetration of the party has been difficult. After sensing that he cannot […]
People’s Party (PP) national organising secretary Yusuf Billiat Matumula and former minister Chikumbutso Hiwa have withdrawn their membership from the Joyce Banda led party and on Saturday joined the United Transformation Party (UTM). The two were unveiled at a political rally State Vice-President Saulos Chilima who is also UTM leader held at Nyambadwe Primary School ground in […]
People’s Party (PP) has said the Yusuf Billiat Matumula is the party’s national organising secretary after being appointed by its leader Joyce Banda after the party politiburo recommended. PP spokesman Ackson Kalaile Banda clarified to Nyasa Times after an earlier report which indicated that Banda has snubbed Matumula and Rumphi East legislator Kamlepo Kalua in […]
Immediate past president Joyce Banda was given a fresh mandate as president of the former governing People’s Party (PP) during a national elective convention held at Robin’s Park hall in Blantyre during elections conducted by Malawi Electoral Commission(MEC). Banda defeated weak and little known challenger Leonard Mphiza when she polled 1101 votes against 23. During […]
Malawi government has asked to free former Vice President Cassim Chilumpha, who is facing the treason charges together with politician Yusuf Matumula, for allegedly plotting to assassinate late president Bingu wa Mutharika, after the case has stalled. The government has also been asked to speed the wheels of justice in the the trial of former […]
The treason case against former vice president Dr Cassim Chilumpha and businessman Yusuf Billiat Matumula is still on and government continue to spend tax payers in millions to pay a British lawyer the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration hired and state witnesses. Chilumpha and Matumula were arrested in 2006 on allegations that they were planning […]
The Malawi’s new Attorney General, Kalekeni Kaphale, who was lead defence lawyer in the treason case involving former president Dr Cassim Chilumpha and business man Yusuf Matumula has recused himself from taking part in the case. He says his office will only play an advisory role in the case. Chilumpha and Matumula were arrested in […]
Treason charges against former vice president Dr Cassim Chilumpha and businessman Yusuf Billiat Matumula is still on and government continue to spend tax payers in millions to pay a British lawyer the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration hired and state witnessed. Chilumpha and Matumula were arrested in 2006 on allegations that they were planning to […]
The Malawi Government has nothing more to agree with what Senior Chief Nyambi of Machinga lamented Saturday over lack of communication in his area as authorities noticed for themselves the urgent need for the area to have telecommunication gadgets. The State owned Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC TV) failed to beam President Joyce Banda’s political rally […]
Muslim clerics in Malawi are divided over whether Muslim women should be allowed to dance on political platforms. This comes after former president Bakili Muluzi, a moslem himself, faulted Muslim women who were seen dancing at a recent political rally held by President of the ruling People’s party Joyce Banda at Naotcha township in Blantyre. […]
President Joyce Banda is a “genuine democrat”, said UDF Parliamentarian for Machinga Central, Jones Shaibu Kaliati, when he made his welcome remarks at the official elevation ceremony of Traditional Authority Liwonde to Senior Chief at Namandanje Primary School in Liwonde, Machinga on Tuesday. “I wish to express my hearty appreciation to the President for according […]
Outspoken ruling People’s Party (PP) official Uladi Mussa on Saturday went to town again attacking United Democratic Front (UDF) 2014 presidential hopeful Atupele Muluzi for his youthful age. Uladi, who used Islamic religion for his political campaign said Malawi politics should not be confused with religion. He said UDF should not cheat people that […]
One of the vocal ruling People’s Party (PP) officials, Yusuf Matumula has barred United Democratic Front (UDF) Machinga East Member of Parliament, Kenneth Thomas Kamu from attending President Joyce Banda’s rally in the constituency on Monday for fear of stealing the show, it has been learnt. Matumula in a meeting held at Senior Chief Kawinga […]
State prosecutors no longer wish to pursue a treason case against Dr Cassim Chilumpha who is now Minister of Energy and Mining. Director of Public Prosecution Bruno Kalemba has indicated that the charges may be dropped. Chilumpha was arrested in 2006 when he was serving as vice-president to late President Bingu wa Mutharika for allegedly attempting […]
Charges of treason against Dr Cassim Chilumpha who is now minister of Energy and Mining will be discontinued, the Director of Public Prosecution Bruno Kalemba has hinted. Kalemba was quoted on a local radio saying that discussion were in “top gear” on marking the way forward with the case which has stalled. Chilumpha was arrested […]
Malawi opposition chief, John Tembo, has said governing People’s Party (PP) officials abused the son of Malawi’s ex-president Bakili Muluzi, Atupele Austin Muluzi, when they hurled insults on him at a rally held in Mangochi last Saturday prompting him to resign as economic planning minister. A popular politician among the youth, Atupele, 34, was on October 31, […]
At President Joyce Banda’s People’s Party (PP) rally on Saturday in Mangochi, top officials went to town attacking former president Bakili Muluzi and his son Atupele, who is opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate for 2014. Kicking off the slurs was Member of Parliament for Mangochi South constituency Yusuf Matumula who attacked Muluzi, saying during […]
Frontline policemen must be fit enough to do their job properly but Member of Parliament for Mangochi South Yusuf Matumula on Thursday complained that many cops are overweight and obese. “Mr. Speaker, Sir isn’t there any policy to regulate physical fitness in the police,” wondered Matumula. He was speaking when he rose to give a […]