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08/11/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐔𝐊𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐎

By Tiyeni Malawians

In the beginning, there was the church.

Then came the politician.

And then, according to the latest Gospel from the Democratic Progressive Party, came the clearance form.

At a Southern Region meeting, DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhito appeared to deliver a new political gospel, one in which even a harmless Sunday church service may apparently require a little consultation with the party authorities.

No, dear reader, this is not from the Book of Leviticus.

This is the Book of Mukhito.

Chapter 1.

Verse 1.

“There are some people going around in the name of prayer in churches. Do not go there if the party has not approved the trip.”

Amen.

There was no need to mention names.

In Malawian politics, we have perfected the art of speaking without speaking. You do not say who you mean. You simply throw the stone into the bush and wait for everyone to hear the scream.

And, naturally, everyone knew.

The message appeared to be simple: before you follow certain people to church, first check whether the Democratic Progressive Party has blessed the journey.

Which raises an important theological question.

Who exactly is now responsible for approving church attendance,God or the DPP National Governing Council?

Imagine the new Sunday morning routine.

“Darling, are we going to church?”

“Yes.”

“Which church?”

“Wait. I am checking whether the party has cleared it.”

And if the WhatsApp message has not arrived?

“Then we shall remain at home and pray from the approved location.”

This is how politics slowly acquires its own commandments.

Thou shalt honour the President.

Thou shalt not give unnecessary ulemu to anybody else.

Thou shalt not attend unauthorised prayer meetings.

And, most importantly:

Thou shalt seek clearance before thou sayest Amen.

The irony, of course, is that this comes in the context of the Vice-President being seen attending churches and prayer gatherings.

Apparently, even prayer can now be interpreted through the political lens.

One can almost imagine the next edition of the party handbook:

Chapter 2 — On Prayer.

Section 1: Members shall pray.

Section 2: Members shall pray responsibly.

Section 3: Members shall first establish whether the prayer gathering has received political clearance.

Section 4: Failure to comply may result in spiritual and administrative consequences.

Amen.

The beauty of the Gospel According to Mukhito is that it does not need a pulpit.

It has meetings.

It does not need hymns.

It has political slogans.

And it does not need a collection plate.

It only needs loyalty.

Meanwhile, the Vice-President continues going to church.

The churches continue opening their doors.

Malawians continue praying.

But somewhere in the political corridors, someone appears to be asking the most important question of all:

Who approved this Amen?

And so, dear believers, let us close today’s Gospel according to Mukhito with the newly revised national prayer:

“Our Father, who art in State House,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy term come,
thy will be done,
in church as it is in the party.
Give us this day our daily clearance,
and forgive us our unauthorised church visits,
as we forgive those who organise parallel prayer meetings.
Lead us not into independent thinking,
but deliver us from the Vice-President’s pulpit.

For thine is the party,
the power and the ulemu,
for ever and ever.

Amen…… provided it has been cleared.”

So, Madam Vice-President, please go to church this Sunday.

Go.

Pray.

Sing.

Say your Amen.

And, if possible, visit another church next Sunday.

Because if attending church has now become a political offence, then perhaps we need to remind ourselves that God did not appoint the DPP as His church’s usher.

And to the party faithful who may be keeping attendance registers at the church door:

Relax.

It is Sunday.

Let the politicians do politics.

Let the pastors preach.

And, for once, let Malawians simply go to church.

Amen.

08/11/2026

11 AUGUST 2026 : THE DAY PETER MUKHITO LOST THE TRUST WITH MALAWIANS AND OPENLY DECLARED A FIGHT AGAINST VICE PRESIDENT JANE ANSAH

11 August 2026 will go down as the day Peter Mukhito , once widely respected , the Secretary General of the ruling DPP and Minister of Homeland Security lost much of the respect, credibility and political goodwill that many Malawians had placed in him.

Today, Mukhito appears to have dug his own political grave.

Power can be intoxicating. But when power clouds judgment, wisdom is often the first casualty.

In his latest conduct and pronouncements, Mukhito has raised serious questions about his judgment, his political maturity and his understanding of the responsibility that comes with holding high public and party office.

For a man who once commanded respect across the political divide, this is a deeply disappointing moment.

History will judge whether 11 August 2026 was the day Peter Mukhito crossed a political line from which there may be no easy return.

08/11/2026

CABLES, WE ARE VINDICATED

Cables have , on numerous occasions, reported on growing divisions within the ruling DPP and what we described as a state sponsored campaign against Vice President Jane Ansah.

At the time, using the government’s top civil servant, Chief Secretary Justin Adack Saidi, authorities dismissed the reports, insisting that there were no divisions, tensions, or conflict between the President , the DPP leadership and the Vice President.

Today, Malawians can see for themselves.

The DPP Secretary General, Peter Mukhito, has now openly issued instructions to party followers concerning Vice President Ansah on her religious and charity activities.

Malawians are better judges

Cables are vindicated.
We are cables and we report the future

The writing is finally on the wall.

What we reported as internal tensions can no longer simply be dismissed as speculation or propaganda.

History has a way of repeating itself when political leaders refuse to learn from the past.

DPP appears to be heading down a familiar path and Malawians are watching.

08/11/2026

Unemployment Rate Rises In South Africa Despite Repatriation of Foreigners

Number of unemployed people in South Africa have increased by 345, 000 reaching 8.5 million in the second quarter of the year between April and June 2026. This is according to the country's national broadcaster SABC. The figures are rising despite the departure of foreigners from other countries following the attacks of foreigners that resulted into repatriation of other foreigners. In Malawi more than 59,000 people have returned back.

Number of unemployed people in South Africa have increased by 345, 000 reaching 8.5 million in the second

08/11/2026

WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING BEHIND THE SCENES THAT MALAWIANS DON’T KNOW MAKING DPP GURUS TO PANIC?

What is happening behind the scenes that Malawians are not being told about and what is causing what appears to be growing panic within the rank and file of the ruling DPP?

Okay, Cables . Let’s pause and reflect on the following sequence of events:

1. The UK entourage leak

They leaked details of Vice President Jane Ansah’s entourage to the UK last December, apparently was an effort to find something that could be used to create trouble for her with the leadership.

2. Reforms and DODMA removed from the Vice President’s office

Then came the decision to move reforms and DODMA away from the Office of the Vice President with Chief Secretary Che Saidi at the centre of the changes.

3. The resignation push

Then, boom!

Che Saidi reportedly led a delegation to push the Vice President to resign.

It hit a black wall.

She did not resign.

4. The MBC blackout

Then came instructions to Malawi Broadcasting Corporation not to air anything, we mean anything involving the Vice President.

5. The Cabinet meeting snub

More recently, the Vice President was not invited to a Cabinet meeting in Lilongwe, despite being in the same city and available at the time.

6. Now religious gatherings are becoming an issue

After everything that has happened, we are now seeing efforts to discourage people from attending religious activities where the Vice President has been invited as a guest.

WHY?

What exactly is happening behind the scenes?

This level of confusion, political manoeuvring and apparent anxiety is something we have rarely witnessed this early in a new administration.

And perhaps the biggest question is this:

If Jane Ansah is not a threat, why is so much energy seemingly being spent trying to isolate her?

Whatever is happening behind the scenes and whatever is making some people within the ruling establishment so uneasy Malawians deserve to know.

Maybe, just maybe, it is bigger than politics.

After all, the Bible says: “The Lord shall confuse your enemies.”She is a reverend .

For now, Malawians are watching.

The drama continues but it’s not looking good for a party less than a year in power .

08/11/2026

The mistake he made was leaving the DPP and forming his own party after being accused of causing divisions within the party.

They were branded “nkholokolo” with his followers .

Now look at where DPP is heading after winning the 16 September elections .

JB, the one they called “osokoneza uja,” was pushed left and right before eventually forming her own party.

SKC, the one they called “osokoneza uja,” left and formed his UTM.

KN, the one they called “osokoneza uja,” also left and formed his own party.

Dalitso Kabambe left and joined UTM.

Now, those who were labelled osokoneza have left the DPP, but the problems within the party are far from over.

So perhaps the problem was never those who left.

The problem may be those who remained.

History never taught some people lessons .

08/11/2026

Chithyola Accuses DPP Government of Political Witch-Hunt Instead of Fixing Malawi

Leader of Opposition in Parliament Simplex Chithyola Banda has accused the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led government of prioritising the arrest and prosecution of political opponents instead of addressing the economic and social challenges facing Malawians.

Chithyola Banda made the remarks on Tuesday when he led a delegation of senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials and legislators to Area 3 Police Station in Lilongwe, where they visited Dowa Kasangazi legislator and MCP Director of Legal Affairs, George Kadzipatike.

The delegation said the visit was intended to demonstrate solidarity with Kadzipatike and offer him encouragement during his period in police custody.

“When somebody is in this situation, he or she requires many people to come and give him some kind of courage,” Chithyola Banda said.

The opposition leader also questioned the circumstances surrounding Kadzipatike’s arrest over tax-related allegations, arguing that tax disputes can be addressed through engagement and negotiations rather than prolonged confrontation.

Chithyola Banda urged the government to redirect its attention towards the problems affecting ordinary Malawians, including the rising cost of living and broader economic difficulties.

The MCP has characterised Kadzipatike’s arrest as part of what it describes as a wider pattern of political targeting under the DPP administration.

MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila alleged that Kadzipatike is being targeted partly because of his position as the party’s Director of Legal Affairs and his role in representing MCP members in a number of legal battles.

The delegation included MCP Director of Campaign Moses Kunkuyu and Deputy Treasurer General Jacob Hara, alongside several legislators.

Among the MPs who visited Kadzipatike were Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere of Mzimba South, Joshua Malango of Dedza Kasina, Owen Malijani of Mchinji South, Anthony Masamba of North East, Arnold Kadzanja of Ntchisi North, Kelvin Mphande of Lilongwe Likuni, Arthur Sungitsa of Dowa Mphudzi, Mphatso Boti of Lilongwe Mude and Pilirani Buleya of Lilongwe Nkhoma.

Kadzipatike remains in police custody as investigations into the tax-related allegations continue.

His arrest comes amid heightened political tensions and a series of investigations and arrests involving figures associated with the former MCP administration.

The government and law-enforcement authorities have maintained that such cases are based on alleged criminal conduct and should be allowed to follow due process.

The latest development is therefore likely to intensify the political debate over whether the DPP government’s ongoing investigations represent legitimate efforts to enforce accountability or, as the opposition alleges, a campaign of political persecution.

The MCP says the government should focus on fixing Malawi rather than fighting its political opponents.

08/11/2026

Incase you wondered why ?

Here is the reason.

08/11/2026

“Nothing shakes a mafia more than a powerful woman. Men who fear nothing often fear a woman who cannot be controlled, intimidated, or silenced.”

Malawi Cables Online, 2026

08/11/2026

Ka video aka ndi komwe kamupweteka secretary general wachipani cholamula cha DPP Peter Mukhito.

Uku kunali ku Rumphi sabata latha komwe mamembala a DPP amamunyadira Komanso Kumulandila Vice President wa dziko lino yemwe so ndi member wa DPP a Dr Jane Ansah.

The last time we checked , VP Jane Ansah was still a member of DPP and in May she told the nation that she remains loyal to the party and leadership and that every activity she does .

She writes a memo to inform the party and state President Arthur Peter Mutharika.

Amalawi si anthu opusa .
Ma members a DPP si anthu opusa .