Chakwera’s graceful concession in Malawi’s 2025 election has drawn praise from analysts as a landmark for democracy, ensuring a peaceful transition of power and averting unrest while urging both victors and losers to uphold unity and national peace.
Nkoloma is Chief Executive Officer for iMoSyS, a leading technology company in Malawi, and he has been instrumental in developing Internet of Things (IoT) applications and software solutions.
The former president has yet pulled another surprise as he has settled for former MEC Chairperson Dr. Jane Ansah as his running mate in the 16 September general elections
Governance expert Ollen Mwalubunju has warned political parties against forming opportunistic alliances without clear, enforceable agreements, saying past betrayals — notably within the Tonse Alliance — have deepened public mistrust. He called for transparent, values-driven coalitions built on mutual respect, not manipulation, declaring: “Malawians are tired of being used — and so are the smaller parties.”
Mutharika’s return is poised to shake up the 2025 presidential race, with political observers closely watching his next moves. With all presidential hopefuls required to appear in person at BICC, Mutharika's presence will be a major moment in a week of high-stakes political activity.
Social media was awash with reports that DPP President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika will submit his nomination papers on 28th July 2025 and not on 25th July as allocated by MEC
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.
On Monday, June 10, 2024, a Dornier 228 military aircraft crashed in Chikangawa Forest in Mzimba, killing Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight other passengers who were aboard the plane.
Malawians will have to endure the pain of waiting before they know the truth behind allegations that former president Professor Peter Mutharika and his ex-aide Hetherwick Ntaba were involved in the murder of a man with albinism in Machinga, MacDonald Masambuka.
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has warned the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) against sacrificing the future of hardworking and forward-looking Malawians on its altar of political egos and selfishness.
Political and legal experts in the country have warned that intra-party disputes in the main opposition party Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will affect the party’s preparation for the 2025 tripartite elections.
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) National Governing Council member, Ken Msonda, has revealed that some DPP gurus are funding Executive Director of the Forum for National Development (FND), Fryson Chodzi, to finish party leader Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.
