1 hour ago Kabwila Tells Dissenting MCP Members: “If You Don’t Want Chakwera, Leave and Form Your Own Party”

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Publicity Secretary Jessie Kabwila has told party members opposed to Lazarus Chakwera’s continued leadership to leave and form their own party if they are unhappy with the National Executive Committee’s (NEC) decision to retain him. Kabwila made the remarks in an interview on Friday, a day after the MCP’s NEC met […]

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4 h. ago MCP endorses Chakwera’s continued leadership amid calls for renewal

….Party faithful rally behind former president Lazarus Chakwera, emphasizing unity and stability as the MCP prepares for the next political chapter. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has decided to maintain former State president Lazarus Chakwera as its leader. The decision was reached after extensive internal consultations within the party’s National Executive Committee and regional […] The post MCP endorses Chakwera’s continued leadership amid calls for renewal appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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8 d. ago ANALYSIS | MCP Is Dying from the Same Disease That Killed Its Government — Chakwera’s Indecision

Dr. Lazarus Chakwera must stop dithering. Malawi has had enough of his slow, hesitant, and overly cautious style of leadership. Five years of indecision at State House cost him government. Now, the same indecision threatens to sink the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) into political irrelevance — even in opposition. The country is watching, yet again, […] The post ANALYSIS | MCP Is Dying from the Same Disease That Killed Its Government — Chakwera’s Indecision appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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9 d. ago Malawians Demand Transparency and Accountability in Mining Sector

Malawians are increasingly demanding greater transparency and accountability in the mining sector, arguing that most mining activities take place without public knowledge or proper community involvement. On 14 October 2025, the Natural Resources Justice Network (NRJN) held a meeting at Kasungu District Council, bringing together civil society organisations, traditional leaders, and community representatives to discuss […] The post Malawians Demand Transparency and Accountability in Mining Sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Desperate MCP’s call for Times Group apology attracts public backlash

…..Readers on the Politics and Ideologies WhatsApp platform weigh in on allegations of “State House in disrepair,” reflecting deep divisions over media reporting and political accountability in Malawi. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Congress Party’s demand for an immediate apology from the Times Group over a newspaper story alleging State House disrepair has provoked vigorous debate among citizens. […] The post Desperate MCP’s call for Times Group apology attracts public backlash appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Cracks Emerge in MCP as Members Push for Emergency Convention to Replace Chakwera

Signs of growing internal discontent have begun to surface within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), as some senior members have formally written to party president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, urging him to convene an emergency convention to elect a new leader. The call comes barely a month after Chakwera and the MCP suffered a major defeat […] The post Cracks Emerge in MCP as Members Push for Emergency Convention to Replace Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago ANALYSIS | The Nation’s Fuel Chronicles: Vision, Crisis, and Recovery

Fuel is the heartbeat of any nation — and for Malawi, its story is one of vision, crisis, and resilience. From the early dreams of self-reliance to modern-day struggles with forex and global oil prices, Malawi’s fuel journey mirrors the rise and fall of its economy and leadership through the decades. Banda’s Vision: Fuel as […] The post ANALYSIS | The Nation’s Fuel Chronicles: Vision, Crisis, and Recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago What went wrong with Chakwera’s MCP Govt? What Malawi must learn?

By Z Allan Ntata | Africa Politicojuridity Institute (API) After three decades in the political wilderness, the Malawi Congress Party’s return to power in 2020 was more than an election victory; it was a national catharsis. Riding the Tonse Alliance wave, the party promised a definitive break from the past; a new era of renewal, […] The post What went wrong with Chakwera’s MCP Govt? What Malawi must learn? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Chakwera bows out with dignity as MCP commends peaceful transfer of power

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has released a statement announcing that outgoing President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has peacefully transferred power to President-Elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, the statement celebrates Dr. Chakwera’s statesmanship and his continued dedication to peace, democracy, and national unity. Dr. Chakwera, according […] The post Chakwera bows out with dignity as MCP commends peaceful transfer of power appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Statesman’s Farewell: Chakwera Sets Example in Peaceful Transition

As President Peter Mutharika prepares to take office today, politicians, analysts, and members of the public have hailed outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera for his graceful and dignified exit from power following the September 16 elections. Observers say Chakwera’s conduct after the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) lost power has set a new standard for peaceful political […] The post Statesman’s Farewell: Chakwera Sets Example in Peaceful Transition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Abida Mia Accused of Ordering Transformer Removal After Defeat in Chikwawa Nkombezi

The defeated Member of Parliament for Chikwawa Nkombezi Constituency, who also served as a cabinet minister in President Lazarus Chakwera’s Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration, Abida Mia, has come under fire for allegedly directing Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) officials to remove a transformer at Mphungu Trading Centre in the area of Senior Chief […] The post Abida Mia Accused of Ordering Transformer Removal After Defeat in Chikwawa Nkombezi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago Chakwera’s MCP leadership fails in Immigration, Visa, Citizenship Services, raising concerns

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The provision of immigration, visa, and citizenship services has emerged as a critical area where the outgoing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government struggled significantly. Over the past five years, from 2020 to 2025, the issuance of passports and other essential travel documents was highly compromised, leaving citizens frustrated and inconvenienced. Malawians reported long delays, bureaucratic […] The post Chakwera’s MCP leadership fails in Immigration, Visa, Citizenship Services, raising concerns appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Lessons from Chakwera’s MCP era: Can Malawians afford to trust long

Is it a good decision to vote for political parties and leadership who have been in opposition for almost 27 years? This is the question Malawians must ask themselves as they reflect on the performance of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) during its five years in power. What good did the MCP government do to […] The post Lessons from Chakwera’s MCP era: Can Malawians afford to trust long-term opposition parties with power? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Chakwera’s MCP Govt spends over MK3 trillion in four months amid fuel, forex crises: Public demands accountability

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-“Akanapanda kukhala nafe Yehova, anakatimeza amoyo,” said some Malawians, expressing shock and concern over reports that the outgoing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government, led by President Lazarus Chakwera, spent over K3 trillion in just four months. According to The Daily Times newspaper today, the MCP administration used these funds between March and July of this […] The post Chakwera’s MCP Govt spends over MK3 trillion in four months amid fuel, forex crises: Public demands accountability appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago MCP in crisis as DPP returns to power: Can Chakwera salvage unity?

The aftermath of Malawi’s 2025 elections has left the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) facing one of the toughest internal crises in its history. At the center of the storm is a violent fallout at State House, where some members of the party’s media team were reportedly assaulted after being accused of celebrating the victory of […] The post MCP in crisis as DPP returns to power: Can Chakwera salvage unity? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Mutharika outlines key priorities: To tackle forex, fuel, fertilizer crises

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)–President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has outlined economic recovery, food security, job creation, strengthening healthcare and education systems, infrastructure development, and restoring trust in public institutions as the key priorities of his new administration. Speaking in his victory speech at his Nyambadwe private residence in Blantyre on Friday, Mutharika stressed that Malawi’s transformation agenda will […] The post Mutharika outlines key priorities: To tackle forex, fuel, fertilizer crises appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Chakwera’s Kamuzu Palace farewell meeting ends in chaos, exchanging blows

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-In a dramatic turn of events, a bloody fight broke out at Kamuzu Palace on Thursday afternoon. The conflict erupted when a group of unruly youth, known locally as anyamata achilope azikwanje, turned against party officials during a farewell gathering. The outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera reportedly fled the scene as Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary […] The post Chakwera’s Kamuzu Palace farewell meeting ends in chaos, exchanging blows appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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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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4 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.

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