• MEC ASSURES: NO ONE WILL VOTE TWICE

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    BY: Kassim Kajosolo The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has assured Malawians that the upcoming September 16 polls will be free from double voting, stressing that the use of biometric voter verification identification devices will ensure strict compliance. Director of Media and Public Relations at MEC, Sangwani Mwafulirwa, said this in Blantyre during a media training…

  • FRIENDS OF ATUPELE DRUMS UP SUPPORT FOR UDF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani Henry Makalani, National Campaign Director of Friends of Atupele Muluzi, recently held a meeting with various groups, including chiefs, in the area of Senior Chief Masula at Msinja Ground in Lilongwe. The purpose of the meeting was to garner support for United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate, Atupele Muluzi, in the…

  • KAMBALA MARKS FOUR YEARS WITHOUT VERDICT, SLAMS JUSTICE DELAYS AND POLITICAL VICTIMISATION

    By: Kassim Kajosolo Former Minister of Energy Newton David Kambala has marked exactly four years since his arrest on alleged corruption charges, describing the drawn-out court process as “justice delayed, justice denied.” In a strongly worded statement released on 9 August 2025, Kambala lamented what he called “technical detention” being on bail since August 2021…

  • MUMBA ACCEPTS RUNNING MATE ROLE WITH GRATITUDE,  ENTHUSIASM AND HUMILITY

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was abuzz with excitement as President Lazarus Chakwera presented his nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday afternoon at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. By his side stood his trusted ally, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba, who would be his running mate…

  • MALAWI’S FUTURE IS IN GOOD HANDS WITH ATUPELE; CLAIMS FRIENDS OF ATUPELE GROUP

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani The Friends of Atupele Muluzi group says is thrilled about the United Democratic Front (UDF) president’s decision to run for presidency in the September 16, 2025 general elections. National Coordinator for the grouping, Willard Likwambe Msosa said in an interview Atupele Muluzi’s clean record and leadership experience make him the ideal…

  • KAWECHE COURTS MUSLIM VOTERS

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani William Chikweta Kaweche, a hopeful parliamentary candidate for Mzuzu City South East Constituency, was determined to win the hearts and minds of the local Muslim community. Kaweche had heard that the Sheikhs in the area were influential and respected, and he knew that gaining their support could make all the difference…

  • HIGH COURT ORDERS FRESH MCP PRIMARIES IN MZIMBA CENTRAL OVER FRAUDULENT VOTERS’ ROLL

    By: Kassim Kajosolo The High Court in Mzuzu has directed the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to conduct fresh primary elections in the Mzimba Central constituency, citing irregularities in the previous process. Delivering the ruling, Justice Justus Kishindo found that the party had used a fraudulent electoral college, which disadvantaged claimant Vitumbiko Mumba. Khumbo Soko, lawyer…

  • BAKALI VOWS TO DRIVE LIKANGALA FORWARD AS SHE SEEKS ANOTHER TERM

    BY: Kassim Kajosolo Munira Bakali, the incumbent Councillor for Likangala Ward, has pledged to accelerate development in the area if re-elected in the upcoming 16 September general election. Bakali, who holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Management from the University of Malawi, outlined her key priorities: completing ongoing road construction projects and expanding…

  • SHADOW COUNCILLOR PLEDGES A COMMUNITY FOR ALL

    By: Aubrey Thom Vakhani As the September 16, 2025 elections approach, Alice Msowoya says is ready to make her mark as a councillor for Katawa-Kaning’ina Ward in Mzuzu City South East Constituency. With a passion for community development and a background in policy development, Msowoya is determined to build a safer, more inclusive, and forward-thinking…

  • DR. USI SET TO LAUNCH “ODYA ZAKE ALIBE MLANDU”

    DR. USI SET TO LAUNCH “ODYA ZAKE ALIBE MLANDU”

    BY: Precious Malemba The Vice President of the Republic, Dr Michael Biziwick Usi, is scheduled to officially launch his political party, Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu, on Saturday, 27th April 2025. The event will take place at the renowned Masintha Ground in Lilongwe, a location well known for its political significance. Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu is…