Nyasatimes Breaking News in Malawi
The debate over whether the alliance agreement between UTM and MCP required President Lazarus Chakwera to serve only one term and hand over the candidacy to Vice President Saulos Chilima in the next election remains heated. However, a careful examination of the agreement suggests that this claim is based on a misunderstanding or selective reading of its provisions.
Former President Joyce Banda, popularly known as JB, has sparked debate following her exclusive interview on privately owned Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS), where she criticized the Chakwera-led administration for failing to manage the economy, leading to widespread suffering among Malawians.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Malawi’s main opposition and former ruling party, has officially announced the dates for its parliamentary and local government primary elections, reinforcing its commitment to internal democracy and a fair electoral process ahead of the September 16 general elections.
Minister of Homeland Security, Ezekiel Peter Ching’oma, on Saturday engaged stakeholders in two constituencies, Lilongwe East and Lilongwe Nkhoma Mpenu, to emphasize the importance of understanding President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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Outrage has erupted in Karonga after Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Zomba Malosa, Grace Kwelepete, recklessly accused Isaiah Mhango, a Karonga resident, of deflating MPs’ vehicles at Parliament—without a shred of evidence.
Football fans across Malawi woke up in disbelief today, rubbing their eyes and double-checking the scoreline just to be sure – yes, the Flames actually won a football match! And not just any match, but a 2-0 victory over Comoros in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.
DPP’s George Chaponda, MCP’s Richard Chimwendo Banda, and UDF’s Ned Poya are set to meet and establish a multi-partisan parliamentary committee to investigate the violence that occurred at Parliament on Wednesday.
A civil rights activist has called for urgent electoral reforms to ensure that mayors and municipal chairpersons are elected by the general public rather than by sitting councillors.
Malawi’s upcoming elections in September will be one of the most consequential in its history. Yet, despite growing discontent with the current administration, Malawians are left with a frustratingly familiar choice—bringing back a former leader they once rejected or sticking with an incumbent who has failed to deliver.