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17/08/2025

People's Party (PP) president Joyce Banda writes

Yesterday, August 16th, this car just hit my convoy last evening on my way from Blantyre where I had a mass rally at Nyambadwe ground. I am grateful to the police who rushed to help and record the incident.

It will be my God against your's. Mark things day.

14/08/2025

They want to kill me – Usi

Vice President Dr. Michael Usi has claimed that he is on a hit list, alleging that some individuals want to kill him because of his outspoken criticism of government’s corruption and inefficiency.

Speaking in Chigumula, Blantyre, Dr. Usi said he was aware of the threats but insisted they would not deter him.

He did not disclose who might be behind the alleged plot.

The Veep who is set to go race with his boss, President Dr Lazarus Chakwera in the September 16, 2025 presidential election, also highlighted growing tensions with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), suggesting that some political rivals are figuratively “aiming a rifle” at him as he continues to expose wrongdoing in government.

Government officials and the MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwira are yet to respond to the claims.

30/07/2025

Is it Mumba or Gotani Hara?

Chakwera writes-

Together, we've prayed for Malawi.
Together, we'll stand with Malawi.
Together, we'll work for Malawi.
Together, we'll transform Malawi.
Together, MCP will win it for Malawi.

See you soon.

29/07/2025

Mumba Might miss Chakwera's nomination papers presentation

He posts:

I Took campaign to Kamusalango, Kakombwe, Kapalankhwali, Phala, Wanitaya and Kaonekela today. Last week we were at Kamubanga, Kamhluzi, Kamwankhuku, Mtemera, and Kapija. Real and meaningful developmental politics. I challenged those that patronized my meetings that should any of the aspiring candidates do more in terms of development than me, then they must vote for him. If no one matches my development initiative, then they must vote for me. And this will be my campaign message at Constituency level.

Time for primitive politics ili kumala. Its time for people over politics. Let's compete on ideas and development initiatives.

Tomorrow we continue with the same in Euthini Ward. Today we were in Mbalachanda Ward.

28/07/2025

Off the wall of Ras Chikomeni David Chirwa

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets tisayineni tikonze mavuto anu.
Over the weekend Apule anu anali mu ground kukankha chikopa ndipo anagoletsa chigoli cha number 4 kuti Nyahbinghi National Team igonjetse Namilongo Select 4-1.

26/07/2025

Zikufunika kukhala ndi nzako Prophet kuti ukakhalakhala uzimufusa kuti Kodi ase ukuona chani? - Watero Atupele Muluzi yemwe wasankha mneneri ngati wachiri wake

24/07/2025

Mutharika's Choice of Running Mate

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is scheduled to present his nomination papers for the presidential race to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) tomorrow in Lilongwe.

According to the MEC calendar, Mutharika will submit his papers at 10:00 a.m.

The former president is also expected to unveil his running mate during the event — a decision that has generated widespread speculation across social media platforms.

As anticipation builds, one question continues to dominate public discussion: "Who has Mutharika chosen as his running mate?"

24/07/2025

UTM writes

The journey started with Dr. Chilima, a young intelligent man, ready to give the best to his country, he accepted to be the running mate not just for himself but to prove that the youth are able, it was time for innovation, indeed, 2014 presence of Dr. Chilima pushed the youth to DPP. But that hope didn't last until a certain group came for their bellies and created discord between APM and SKC.

In 2020, us Malawians asked Dr. Chilima to humble himself, for the second time to deputise the elderly, like before, it didn't last, we all saw how Chilima was demonized, victimised, demoralised by a man who claimed to be a pastor. The hope we had didn't come, it ended in the grave, talent gone, leader gone

My fellow youths, this country we are in majority, as a majority we should start making right choices for our country. We have tried DPP, you all saw it, they are back unapologetically, the same people that made you bleed before, are here to take power, not for any of your good, rather their bellies. Similarly MCP wants to retain power, not for the flush toilets, but to continue being pregnant men whilst we are tormenting in abjuct poverty and humiliation.

It is time to say "enough is enough". Let us gather in one space to save Malawi. Enough of a few selfish individuals, it is our time to rise in arms. Together we can win this battle. Our economy is in total mess, the impact of which we are going to bear than anyone else, these toxic loans shall be on our heads longer than anyone else. Let us rise to this occasion and give our vote to a deserving candidate fit and skilled to solve the economic problems, come north, centre, east and south for the 3rd Revolution championed by Dr. Kabambe

23/07/2025

Joyce Banda returns Kachali as Running mate, Tobias Picks Nutritionist Mdebwe

Former President Dr. Joyce Banda is reportedly set to rekindle her political alliance with former Vice President Khumbo Kachali, selecting him as her running mate for the upcoming September 16, 2025 general elections.

The development comes as Banda, who will represent the People’s Party (PP) in the polls, is scheduled to officially present her nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) tomorrow.

Reliable sources within the PP have told The Word Newspaper that Banda’s choice marks a significant political reunion, with talks suggesting a formal alliance between the People’s Party and Kachali’s Freedom Party.

“The two parties will walk together into the September 16 elections, and this will be confirmed during tomorrow’s nomination presentation,” said the source.

Kachali, who leads the Freedom Party, served as Banda’s Vice President from 2012 to 2014 before their fallout ahead of the 2014 elections.

Meanwhile, Independent presidential candidate Milward Tobias, an economist and governance expert, has named Henry Mdebwe, a seasoned nutritionist, as his running mate.

Tobias confirmed the selection a while ago to Nation Publications Limited.

“For his profile, you can check online,” Tobias told the Nation, referring to Mdebwe’ credentials.

Available information shows that Mdebwe boasts over 20 years of experience in the field of nutrition.

According to the MEC’s nomination schedule, Joyce Banda is expected to be the first candidate to present her papers tomorrow, while Tobias is slated to submit his nomination on Friday.

20/07/2025

Belekani anawo boma lithandiza kulera - Chakwera

Mtsogoleri wa dziko lino Dr Lazarus Chakwera alonjeza kuti akapambana pa masankho akubwelawa, Iwo adzalimbikitsa ubwino wa boma momwe ati muli 'Chakwera Masterplan' yomwe yaonjezera ntchito zina za boma 72 mmagawo 24.

Mkati mwa mfundoyi, a Chakwera ati boma lidzakhazikitsa thumba la ndalama lomwe akulitcha 'Tsogolo' lomwe lidzaonetsetse kuti mwana aliyense obadwa ali ndi K500,000 ku thumbali.

Mfundo yachiwiri ndi kuonetsetsa kuti m’dziko muno muli ntchito zokwanira aliyense komanso mfundo zolembera ntchito achinyamata 3 million mu zaka zisanu zikubwerazi.

Mfundo yachitatu ya chipanichi ndi kuchulukitsa chuma m’dziko muno yomwe, mwazina, muli pologalamu yosandutsa bungwe la NEEF kukhala banki yobwereketsa ndalama kwa amayi ndi achinyamata.

Dr Chakwera wati pansi pa mfundoyi muli ndondomeko yomwe akuitcha 10-10 challenge yomwe ithandizire achinyamata komanso amayi 10,000 kupeza K10 million aliyense yochitira bizinesi zosiyanasiyana.

Mfundo ya chinayi ndi kuyendetsa boma mwamakono yomwe mwazina ithetsa udindo wa wamkulu wa mmizinda ndikupereka mphamvu kwa mafumu a mmizinda. Iwo ati kuphatikiza apo, mfundoyi ionetsetsa kuti mu mndandanda wa nduna za boma mudzakhale achinyamata osachepera anayi omwe sanakwane zaka 35.

20/07/2025

Mighty Wanderers FC Head Coach Bob Mpinganjira has defended his decision to bench some of his regulars during the league match against Mzuzu City Hammers at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday.

Speaking in the aftermath of the 1-0 win against the Hammers,the Nomads' gaffer insists rotation of players is appropriate at this stage.

Said Mpinganjira; "we have the depth of squad and we have many games coming ahead including cup games. We needed to rest some of the regular players to avoid burning out."

Mpinganjira has however admitted that it was challenging to pe*****te the Hammers and get a goal because the visitors had "parked the bus".

"I was not surprised with the outcome of the match [against Hammers]. I even said prior to the game that we were anticipating a very tough game looking at the current position of our opponents [Hammers] on the table. Their plan was just to defend and frustrate us which they successfully managed until in the 90th minute. I am however happy that at the end of it all, we have three points in the bag," said Mpinganjira.

Isaac Kaliati came out of the bench to convert a 90th minute spot kick after another substitute, Wisdom Mpinganjira was brought down inside the danger zone.

Following the win, the Nomads have moved five points clear on top of the league table with 32 points. They have three games to finish the first round of the league, against Moyale Barracks(away), Chitipa United (home) and Civil Service United (away).

Source: Wanderers Media

20/07/2025

Chakwera promises heaven

President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed to Malawians to grant him another five-year term to steer Malawi's governance works his administration began during his first term.

Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party said this when he officially unveiled his party's manifesto on Saturday at Bingu National stadium in Lilongwe.

Standing before a sea of red and black, with the weight of a turbulent first term behind him and the hope of a second hanging in the balance, Chakwera made a passionate appeal to the gathering; "Give me five more years to finish what we started."

He painted a vision of a future anchored on five strategic pillars - food Security, job creation, wealth generation, governance reforms and enhanced public service delivery.

He said the pillars are designed to address the country's most pressing challenges and to accelerate national transformation towards the goals Malawi 2063.

“These are not just buzzwords, they are pillars of transformation that speak directly to the real struggles of the Malawian people.

Our vision is for a prosperous Malawi not just for today, but for the future generations. I am confident that this manifesto will serve as a robust blueprint for our partnership in advancing Malawi's development agenda, having worker together over the past five years, I look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts over the next five years," he stated.

In his manifesto ,Chakwera has vowed to introduce an investment account for every Malawian child at birth, Worthy K500,000 to be accessed at age 18 for education, entrepreneurship, or housing, to introduce a “Ten-Ten Challenge,” initiative where government ought to support 10,000 Malawian entrepreneurs with K10 million each and a national development blueprint delivering 72 new public services across 24 key sectors, including: Internet in all public schools, Construction of new universities, One irrigation scheme per EPA.

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