NATIONAL NEWS (5372)
DPP-UDF Alliance Takes Campaign to Phalombe
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regional governor for the south, Charles Mchacha, has urged people of Phalombe to vote President Peter Mutharika in the forthcoming fresh presidential poll for continuity of development initiatives.
CHRR, YAS Urge Presidential Election Winner to Address Unresolved Issues
Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation, CHRR and Youth and Society, YAS have jointly written three presidential candidates, Peter Mutharika of DPP, Lazarus Chakwera of MCP and Peter Kuwani of MMD and their running mates to speak out during their campaign and after elections some unresolved issues that have happened in the country.
Mtambo Claims Ansah Resignation Ploy to Rig Fresh Presidential Election
Former civil society leader turned politician Timothy Mtambo who has been calling for the ouster of Justice Dr. Jane Ansah as chairperson for the Malawi Electoral Commission MEC, has gone back on his word saying her resignation now; is a ploy by the governing Democratic Progressive Party DPP to rig the fresh presidential poll.
SKC Says World Bank Withholding Support Due to Govt. Ineptitude
On the campaign trail in Blantyre rural Wednesday, MCP-UTM alliance running mate Dr. Saulos Chilima told gatherings that the World Bank has been withholding an unspecified amount of funds meant to support Malawi for fear the current administration would mismanage the money.
MCP-UTM & DPP-UDF Alliances in Nkhatabay Campaign Face-Off
The two tussling political alliances ahead of the fresh presidential election faced-off Wednesday in a campaign that saw them hold rallies at venues close enough to spark the tension that ensued.
Burning Truck Kills Driver in Ntcheu
A man aged 30 has died of burns after the truck he was driving got involved in an accident before exploding into uncontrollable flames in Ntcheu district today.
Aviation Staff Threaten Strike Over Welfare
Staff from the Department of Civil Aviation across the country has threatened industrial action over lack of personal protective equipment and risk allowances in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
APM Writes Judicial Service Commission on Ansah Resignation
Presidential press secretary Mgeme Kalila says President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday wrote the Judicial Service Commission requesting submission of names of nominated judges to be considered for appointment as Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission-MEC.
Mzimba DPP District Governor Says APM Difficult to Sell
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) senior officials had a tough time selling President Peter Mutharika in Mzimba on Tuesday following the party's unfinished projects in the district.
Dedza Villagers Riot, Attack Chief, Destroy Property
Around two in the morning today, commotion erupted in a village in Dedza as villager vandalized property of a traditional leader whose authority they no longer respect.
