Malawi Congress Party

MCP invites former leaders to Independence Day celebrations

Malawi got her independence on 6th July 1964, and this year, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has invited former leaders of the country to join Independence Day celebrations on 6th July at Bingu National Stadium.

DPP poaches MCP loyalists ahead of 2025 race

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) over the weekend welcomed Suzgo Mwalwanda, a prominent figure from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), alongside shadow councilor Kettie Gondwe—a move the DPP has hailed as a significant political realignment in Karonga District.

DPP rips apart 2025-26 Budget

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has described Malawi's economy as in a state of collapse as it touts what it says is a return...

MCP primaries in karonga lufilya turn chaotic

The ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Tuesday abruptly canceled its primary elections in the newly demarcated Karonga Lufilya Constituency after tensions escalated into violent clashes.

Malawi’s democracy on trial: politicians clash over erosion of protest rights

The battle over Malawi’s constitutional right to peaceful demonstrations has ignited fierce debates in Parliament, with accusations of violence and authoritarianism threatening to unravel the nation’s democratic fabric.

Kabwila addresses first press briefing as MCP publicist

The newly-elected Publicity Secretary for the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Dr Jessie Kabwila, has today addressed her first media briefing since she was elected to the position a week ago.

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.

DPP Deputy Director of legal affairs Oscar Taulo defects to MCP

Erstwhile Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) continues to be bruised by resignations of its executive members, with former Deputy Director of Legal Affairs, Oscar Asima Taulo, being the latest to leave the party.

Soldier Emmanuel Ghost Mbewe to challenge Chakwera at MCP convention

Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier and musician Emmanuel Ghost Mbewe has come out in the open to declare his interest to contest for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidency at its next convention.

Forecasting the Elections: Malawi Congress Party Way Ahead on the Race to 2025

This is the year of the Lord 2023. In 2025, just after next year, this country will once again go to the polls to elect a President, Members of Parliament (MPs) and other duty bearers. As is always the tradition, the political temperatures are beginning to surge.

Ex-AFORD publicist Khumbo Mwaungulu joins MCP, says wants to help Chakwera develop Malawi

Former Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) Publicity Secretary, Khumbo Mwaungulu, has joined Malawi Congress Party (MCP) a year after resigning from AFORD.