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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.

UTM presidential hopeful Dr. Mtumbuka praised for delivering a ‘brilliant manifesto

Political and social media enthusiasts have patted UTM Party presidential aspirant, Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka, for delivering a “brilliant manifesto” ahead of the party’s convention slated for November2024.

MCP vets conventional aspirants

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has completed the vetting process for all individuals intending to participate in the forthcoming party convention slated for 8th...

Tourism Minister Kamtukule joins MCP

Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule, has switched allegiance to the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) from the United Transformation Movement (UTM) at a ceremony held at the party's headquarters in Lilongwe.

UTM Party Announces Departure from Tonse Alliance, commentators not surprised

The UTM has announced it has left the Tonse Alliance with immediate effect, citing a betrayal of the Alliance Agreement by the partners.

UTM welcomes UDF Eastern Region Vice President

United Transformation Movement (UTM) Party on Sunday welcomed former United Democratic Front (UDF) Vice President for the Eastern Region, Hasheem Banda, and other UDF and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members into the party.

APM Blames MCP-UTM alliance for 2020 presidential elections DPP loss

Former President Peter Mutharika has dismissed assertions that he is responsible for the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) loss in the 2020 presidential elections.