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30/07/2025

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Malawi HIV Infection Rate Drops 79% Since 2010, Challenges Remain

LILONGWE, Malawi — Malawi has achieved a dramatic reduction in HIV infections, with new cases dropping 79% since 2010 and adult prevalence falling from 9.9% to 7.3%, health officials announced, writes Meclina Chirwa.

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30/07/2025

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How Vitumbiko Mumba Claimed the Running Mate Slot Despite MCP Turbulence

LILONGWE, Malawi—President Lazarus Chakwera’s appointment of Minister of Trade Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba as his running mate—amid weeks of internal drama—could mark a bold rebirth for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), writes Winston Mwale.

Mumba’s rise—born out of courtroom drama, intra-party upheaval, and grassroots charter—is symbolic and substantive.

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Vitumbiko Mumba’s rise—born out of courtroom drama, intra-party upheaval, and grassroots charter—is symbolic and substantive.

30/07/2025

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July 30, 2025

🤝 President Chakwera Names Vitumbiko Mumba as Running Mate, Ends Speculation.

By Winston Mwale

President Lazarus Chakwera officially announced Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba, Minister of Trade and Industry, as his running mate for the Sept. 16 general election.

The announcement came when Chakwera submitted his nomination papers to Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, Malawi Electoral Commission chairperson, at the Bingu International Convention Centre.

Inside sources suggest influential figures favoured Mumba’s appointment, believing his technocratic image and regional appeal would strengthen the ticket.

The campaign period for the 22 registered presidential candidates officially commenced July 14, running until Sept. 14.

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✍️ Independent Candidate Smart Swira Submits Presidential Nomination Papers, Names Matonga.
By AfricaBrief Reporter

Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, confirmed that independent presidential candidate Smart Swira’s nomination papers successfully passed preliminary inspection.

Swira officially presented his presidential nomination papers to the Commission, fulfilling a key requirement for the upcoming general election.

He has named Jonathan Matonga as his running mate for the Sept. 16 general election.

This marks another significant step in the electoral process, adding to the list of candidates vying for the presidency.

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👭 Paramount Chief Kaduya Urges Women to Support Each Other.

By Zodiak Online

Paramount Chief Kaduya has called on women to support each other and stop the “pull-down syndrome” ahead of the Sept. 16 elections.

She emphasized that women play a crucial role in building society and should uplift one another instead of tearing each other down.

Kaduya made the remarks during a meeting in Phalombe, organized by Oxfam in partnership with the Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children.

CAVWOC Programs Manager Treassar Msokera and Phalombe District Gender Officer James Gubudu expressed hope for increased support for women contesting in the elections.

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💡 Deputy Minister Malondera Pledges Electricity, Health Upgrades for Lilongwe Nyanja

By Esther Banda

Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works, Baba Malondera, pledged to extend electricity access and upgrade health facilities if elected as Member of Parliament for Lilongwe Nyanja Constituency.

Speaking July 29, 2025, after submitting his nomination papers, Malondera outlined a development blueprint anchored on energy access, health reform, and youth engagement.

He revealed that at least eight trading centers in the constituency will be connected to electricity through the next phase of the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme.

Malondera also promised to transform Mtenthera Health Centre into a rural hospital and urged supporters, especially young people, to reject political violence.

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🚜 UTM VP Makondi Enters Chilomoni Race, Pledging Infrastructure Development

By Gift Kaimira

Richard Makondi, UTM Vice President for the Southern Region, officially entered the 2025 race for Chilomoni, Nancholi, and Manyowe Constituency.

He submitted his nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission in Namiwawa on Tuesday afternoon, arriving on a tractor cheered by thousands of supporters.

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🏗️ UTM Candidate Mtumbuka Pledges Continued Development Projects in Rumphi Central

By Taonga Nyirenda

Mathews Mtumbuka, UTM Party aspiring Member of Parliament for Rumphi Central Constituency, pledged to continue spearheading development projects he initiated over a decade ago.

Speaking Tuesday after presenting his nomination papers, Mtumbuka reaffirmed his commitment to improving infrastructure, water access, health, and education in the constituency.

He quoted former President Bingu wa Mutharika, stating, “'Mundilore ntchito za manja anga zindichitire umboni,'” (Let the works of my hands testify for me) referencing his long-standing community efforts.

Mtumbuka highlighted personal funding for initiatives like a makeshift mortuary and borehole repairs, promising to scale up development using the Constituency Development Fund if elected.

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30/07/2025

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Chakwera Confirms Vitumbiko Mumba as Running Mate Amid Speculation

Lilongwe, Malawi — President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has broken the suspense and officially selected Minister Vitumbiko Mumba as his vice-presidential running mate for the September 16 general election, ending widespread speculation that also spotlighted Catherine Gotani Hara, writes Winston Mwale

The announcement follows alarming rumors and internal party debates, as reporters and political analysts closely watched Chakwera's social media post earlier in the day—a prayerful photo featuring himself holding hands with Mumba, Gotani Hara, and Chimwendo Banda, stirring widespread speculation about the running mate shortlist.

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30/07/2025

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Malawi Records 11% Drop in Road Accidents in First Half of 2025

LILONGWE, Malawi– The Malawi Police Service (MPS) says road accidents in the country dropped by 11 percent during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 — a development attributed to enhanced traffic enforcement and improved road safety strategies, writes Wendi Mkandawire.

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Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable road users, accounting for 40 percent of deaths, followed by passengers (27%) and motorcyclists (15%).

30/07/2025

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🇲🇼 Massive MCP Supporters Rally Ahead of President Chakwera’s Nomination Submission

LILONGWE, Malawi--A wave of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) supporters has begun flooding the party’s national headquarters in City Centre, Lilongwe and other parts of the city, ahead of President Lazarus Chakwera’s official presentation of presidential nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), writes Winston Mwale.

According to MEC’s official schedule, President Chakwera is expected to submit his nomination papers this afternoon at 1:30 PM at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC).

He will be the last of the 22 presidential aspirants to present his papers for the upcoming September 16 general elections.

This morning, the atmosphere around MCP headquarters has been electric, with party youth, clad in red and black regalia, singing and dancing in anticipation.

The event is seen not only as a procedural milestone but also as a symbolic show of strength by the MCP as the campaign season officially intensifies.

All eyes are now on Chakwera, particularly around speculation over who he will name as his running mate.

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30/07/2025

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ATAF Hails Appointment of Six Africans to UN Tax Committee

Pretoria, South Africa—The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has welcomed the appointment of 25 new members to the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters, whose term will run through 2029, writes Winston Mwale.

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Their selection, ATAF said, highlights the growing global recognition of Africa’s leadership in tax policy and administration.

30/07/2025

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30/07/2025

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Chakwera Sparks Running Mate Speculation with Prayerful Post Ahead of Nomination Submission

LILONGWE, Malawi—President Lazarus Chakwera has heightened speculation over his vice-presidential running mate after posting a prayerful photo on Facebook just hours before he is expected to submit his presidential nomination papers this afternoon, writes Winston Mwale.

In the image, three top MCP figures — Catherine Gotani Hara, Vitumbiko Mumba, and Richard Chimwendo Banda — join Chakwera in prayer. All three have been subjects of intense speculation over the past weeks as potential vice-presidential picks.

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All will be revealed this afternoon.

30/07/2025

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Chakwera Sparks Running Mate Speculation with Prayerful Post Ahead of Nomination Submission

LILONGWE, Malawi—President Lazarus Chakwera has heightened speculation over his vice-presidential running mate after posting a prayerful photo on Facebook just hours before he is expected to submit his presidential nomination papers this afternoon, writes Winston Mwale.

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All will be revealed this afternoon.

30/07/2025

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Malondera Vows Power Expansion and Health Reforms in Lilongwe Nyanja

LILONGWE, Malawi—Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works, Baba Malondera, has pledged to extend electricity access and upgrade health facilities if elected as Member of Parliament for Lilongwe Nyanja Constituency in the upcoming September 16, 2025, general elections, writes Esther Banda.

https://africabrief.substack.com/p/malondera-vows-power-expansion-and

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Malondera will face stiff competition as the race for Lilongwe Nyanja intensifies, but his development-focused campaign appears to resonate with many constituents.

30/07/2025

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Makondi Files Nomination, Promises Transformation in Chilomoni, Nancholi, Manyowe

BLANTYRE, Malawi – Vice President of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) for the Southern Region and aspiring Member of Parliament for Chilomoni, Nancholi, and Manyowe Constituency, Richard Makondi, has officially entered the 2025 race after presenting his nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) at Namiwawa on Tuesday afternoon, writes Gift Kaimira.

https://africabrief.substack.com/p/makondi-files-nomination-promises

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The Chilomoni, Nancholi, and Manyowe seats are expected to be hotly contested, with several candidates vying to represent this rapidly growing peri-urban constituency.