The president of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Dr Lazarus Chakwera has said MCP is a national party not regional as its opponents claim. Speaking today at a press briefing, the leader of opposition said its victory in the by-elections is a sign that MCP is for the whole country. “We are a party that…
The governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has ordered its youth to destroy Cold Storage which belongs to Political magnet; Sidick Mia as one way of weakening and frustrating Mia and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Reports from DPP have revealed that DPP’s violence cordinator Ngalande and his team have concluded plans to destroy Cold Storage…
Government says there is nothing wrong for the country to conduct a national inquiry on the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI). Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Samuel Tembenu said this yesterday during the swearing-in ceremony of Stella Twea as one of the members of Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC)…
The leader of Opposition, Dr Lazarus Chakwera has told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that he is in full support of the 50+1 system of electing president and that he will give his all to support its implementation. Speaking after meeting Public Accounts Committee delegation, Dr Lazarus Chakwera said that legitimacy of the Presidency in…
Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president has expressed his shock over the sadden death of Father Andrew Nkhata, the Vicar General of Mangochi Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church. Reports indicate that the catholic Cleric was involved in a head-on collision at Abilali Trust School, at Namiasi in Mangochi. “This is sad, and…
Rwanda’s long-time President Paul Kagame has easily won a third term in office in a vote he had called “a formality”. The result gives him another seven years leading the small east African nation praised for its economic performance but criticised for its silencing of opponents. Electoral authorities overnight said Mr Kagame had won more…
Johannesburg – Fighting in central Harare on Wednesday between soldiers and police was part of the ongoing faction disputes within the ruling Zanu-PF party over who will succeed President Robert Mugabe. Civilians in the centre of Harare – some of them laughing – ran as members of the National Army, in full uniform, began chasing…
Police National Headquarters has confirmed that Salima Police is keeping in custody Mr Nathan Chatchyoka who was seen loading a pistol by army officers who quickly and smartly moved and nabbed the guy before surrendering him to Salima Police. The hitman was arrested near Senga bay with unregistered pistol. Salima police station are keeping the…
Written by Sylvester Kumwenda & Govati Nyirenda / MANA Vice president Saulos Chilima on Sunday took part in the 21 kilometer Standard Bank fun run that took place in Lilongwe. Chilima officially launched the marathon at the Lilongwe City Centre Standard Bank’s head office which went all the way to Kumbali Lodge through the Lilongwe…
A Personal account by D.R. Ching’ani On the way to Ngabu Saturday morning coming from Lilongwe in a company of a dozen party leaders and Youth who I had picked in my small bus, everybody donning MCP regalia, we decided to make a stopover at Shoprite, located at Chichiri Shopping mall in Malawi’s commercial city…
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