1 week ago Pressure mounts on Chakwera to quit MCP after elections shameless defeat

…….MCP district and regional leaders demand emergency party convention …..Forty-two district chairpersons and three regional chairs formally request Chakwera to convene an emergency convention before November 2025 to uphold constitutional mandates and restore internal democracy. Forty-two district chairpersons and three regional chairpersons of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have formally requested its leader Lazarus Chakwera […] The post Pressure mounts on Chakwera to quit MCP after elections shameless defeat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Fuel Price Hike Pushes Minibus Fares Beyond Reach as Malawians Struggle Under Rising Costs

Malawians are reeling under the weight of yet another wave of price hikes after the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) announced a sharp increase in fuel pump prices this week. Less than 24 hours after the adjustment, minibus operators across the country wasted no time in raising passenger fares, deepening the cost-of-living crisis. On Tuesday, […] The post Fuel Price Hike Pushes Minibus Fares Beyond Reach as Malawians Struggle Under Rising Costs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Caretaker power and fuel hikes: Who is responsible before Malawi’s presidential swearing

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawians are reeling from a sharp fuel price hike just days before Peter Mutharika is set to be sworn in as the country’s next president. With the September 16, 2025, elections behind them, many are asking a pressing question: who is legally responsible for decisions taken in the interim period between an election defeat and […] The post Caretaker power and fuel hikes: Who is responsible before Malawi’s presidential swearing-in? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Chakwera leaves Malawians in despair with final fuel price hike after election defeat

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has dealt Malawians a painful farewell by approving a final pump price hike just days after being trounced by Peter Mutharika in the September 2025 elections. With the new president yet to be sworn in, Chakwera’s caretaker administration has imposed fuel price adjustments that have left many Malawians reeling under despair. Petrol […] The post Chakwera leaves Malawians in despair with final fuel price hike after election defeat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago MCP Thanks Supporters, Promises Party Renewal After Election Defeat

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General, Hon. Richard Chimwendo Banda, MP, has expressed gratitude to party members across all structures for their dedication and sacrifice during the September 16, 2025 elections, despite the party’s failure to retain power. In a statement released this week, Chimwendo Banda said the commitment shown by members of the National […] The post MCP Thanks Supporters, Promises Party Renewal After Election Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Mutharika Hails Chakwera’s Statesmanship, Calls for Unity After Hotly Contested Polls

President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has praised Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Dr. Lazarus Chakwera for conceding defeat in the just-ended September 16 general elections, describing the gesture as an act of true statesmanship that deserves the highest respect. Speaking from his residence in Blantyre in his first national address since being declared winner, Mutharika […] The post Mutharika Hails Chakwera’s Statesmanship, Calls for Unity After Hotly Contested Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago MCP’s road to nowhere: Why its hard the party to rule Malawi again

The recent electoral defeat of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) marks a pivotal moment in Malawi’s political landscape, one that warrants a thorough and unflinching examination. After a turbulent five-year reign under President Lazarus Chakwera, MCP’s dismal loss to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led by Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is not merely a change […] The post MCP’s road to nowhere: Why its hard the party to rule Malawi again appeared first on The Maravi Post.

Society

4 w. ago Chakwera’s Final Act of Statesmanship: Drops Court Battle After Conceding Defeat

President Lazarus Chakwera has taken yet another statesmanlike step by ordering the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to withdraw its judicial review on the September 16 presidential election — firmly closing the chapter on legal disputes after publicly conceding defeat. MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila confirmed the withdrawal, saying: “The case started by President Chakwera and MCP […] The post Chakwera’s Final Act of Statesmanship: Drops Court Battle After Conceding Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Events

4 w. ago Notorious MCP cadre Eric Phakamisa reportedly flees Area 36 after Chakwera’s defeat

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Eric Phakamisa, a renowned known Malawi Congress Party (MCP) cadre allegedly linked to violent incidents involving panga-wielding groups, has reportedly fled his home in Area 36. This development follows President Lazarus Chakwera’s acceptance of defeat in the September 16 presidential election. Witnesses in the area said Phakamisa left in haste with his family soon after […] The post Notorious MCP cadre Eric Phakamisa reportedly flees Area 36 after Chakwera’s defeat appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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last month There is Life after State House, says Muluzi as he Urges Chakwera to Accept Defeat

Former president Bakili Muluzi has stepped into Malawi’s tense post-election atmosphere, urging President Lazarus Chakwera to concede defeat and congratulate Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Peter Mutharika, who is emerging as the clear winner of the September 16 general elections. Speaking to Nyasatimes this morning, Muluzi revealed that he had a phone conversation with Chakwera […] The post There is Life after State House, says Muluzi as he Urges Chakwera to Accept Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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