Democratic Progressive Party

Diaspora dynamos drive Malawi progress

The DPP UK Wing team just had a powwow with Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah in Nottingham, and it was all about driving Malawi's progress! They reaffirmed their commitment to leadership, unity, and getting involved in national development.

MP Nyondo, three councilors in Chitipa join DPP

DPP Vice President for the Northern Region, Jappie Mhango, has hailed Chitipa Central MP Fiskani Banert Nyondo’s decision to join the ruling party, describing it as a step towards uniting efforts to drive development in the district and the nation.

CSEIF condemns intimidation of ACB officers

CSEIF has slammed DPP’s Charles Mchacha for allegedly storming ACB offices in Blantyre, calling it a direct attack on democracy. The watchdog warns such intimidation erodes trust, threatens anti-corruption independence, and risks normalising political interference during Malawi’s tense transition.

Mutharika Declared Winner of 2025 Malawi Presidential Election

The Malawi Electoral Commission has declared Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika winner of the 2025 presidential election with 56.8 percent of the vote. MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja hailed the poll as free and fair, urging Malawians to remain united.

Mukhito urges Lilongwe city centre Constituents to vote for him on 16th September

Peter Mukhito, the DPP's aspiring MP for Lilongwe City Centre, is rallying voters to back him in the upcoming general elections. During the launch of the 10 Million Bonanza at Nsambeta Primary School, Mukhito promised to enhance education, improve infrastructure, and empower women and youth in the constituency. With a clear focus on development, Mukhito urges the community to vote for him and DPP President Peter Mutharika on September 16, 2025

Chiradzulu Midima shadow MP Friday Namaona scores pre-election point: Invests K18m in road grading project

Improved roads are crucial for transforming the well-being of communities as well enhancing business growth .

Chakwera appoints Mayamiko Nkoloma as new MEC member 

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.

Mutharika settles for Jane Ansah as running mate in September polls

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

“No more tissue alliances”: Mwalubunju warns politicians ahead of September polls

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 to present presidential nomination papers on Friday

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.

MEC reaffirms presidential nomination schedule amid confusion over change of dates

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

DPP slams MCP’s Jessie Kabwila over “shameful lies” and silence on political violence

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has fiercely condemned MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila for what it describes as a disgraceful attempt to deflect blame over recent violent attacks on peaceful protesters. In a no-holds-barred statement, the DPP demands accountability for MCP’s alleged orchestration of political thuggery, economic mismanagement, and betrayal of public trust