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DPP poaches MCP loyalists ahead of 2025 race

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) over the weekend welcomed prominent Malawi Congress Party (MCP) figure Suzgo Mwalwanda, along with shadow councilor Kettie Gondwe, in what the party has described as a major political shift in Karonga District.

Constituents condemn DPP’s move to impose candidate, protest disenfranchisement of aspirant legislator with albinism

Former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has come under heavy criticism for its alleged attack and discrimination against a person with albinism – Alex Machila – who intends to contest for a parliamentary seat in Salima South Constituency.

DPP reiterates Mutharika as unquestioned leader in party’s coalition talks

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has firmly reiterated that Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika will lead any electoral alliance the party participates in, dismissing speculation and rumors about alternative leadership within potential coalitions.

YPU calls for concerted efforts to mobilize resources for young aspiring politicians

The Young Politicians Union (YPU) has called for concerted efforts to mobilize resources for young aspiring politicians for the forthcoming general elections.

NGO-GCN tips female aspirants on winning campaign strategies

NGO-Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) has tipped female aspiring candidates in Nkhata Bay on winning campaign strategies in a bid to increase women representation in political leadership positions in the forthcoming general elections.

Presidential hopeful Tobias unveils bold plans for Malawi’s future

Aspiring presidential candidate, Milward Tobias, has expressed determination to lay a foundation for the construction of an underwater road connecting Nkhata Bay and Likoma Island to facilitate road transport.

UTM expels former president Dr. Michael Usi from the party

The United Transformation Movement (UTM) has expelled its former president, Dr. Michael Usi, with immediate effect for actions that it says have undermined the party's unity and integrity.

True Value of Endorsements: Are UTM Leaders Genuinely Backing Dr. Kabambe?

As the UTM convention draws nearer, the political landscape within the party has intensified, with presidential candidate Dr. Dalitso Kabambe receiving a series of high-profile endorsements from influential figures such as Hon. Willet Kalonga, Hon. Allan Ngumuya, Hon. Penjani Kalua, Hon. Elsie Mituka, Hon. Alex Bulirani, and several others.

UTM proceeds with Executive Meeting despite SG Kaliati’s arrest

The United Transformation Movement (UTM) says it will proceed with its planned Central Executive Committee meeting today in Lilongwe despite the arrest of its Secretar General, Patricia Kaliati.

UTM Nat. Executive Committee meeting in limbo over Kaliati’s arrest 

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the way forward towards UTM’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting which was scheduled for Friday 25th October in...

Dr. Mtumbuka, Upper Shire delegates seal deal

UTM Party presidential hopeful, Engineer Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka, on Wednesday met 64 delegates from the Upper Shire Region where he assured them of his commitment to preserve the SKC (Saulos Klaus Chilima) legacy.