7 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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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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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 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 National Embarrassment: Why Are Our Passports Made in India?

The Malawian passport, once a proud symbol of national identity, has become a source of anger and humiliation as revelations emerge that the document is being printed thousands of kilometres away in India. Despite government assurances on security, insiders at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services have confirmed what many feared: the country has […] The post National Embarrassment: Why Are Our Passports Made in India? 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 Calls for inclusive disaster response as climate change threatens children with disabilities

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-As climate change continues to fuel extreme weather events in Malawi, disability rights advocates are warning that children with disabilities remain among the most vulnerable and overlooked groups during disasters. During a media workshop held in Blantyre, the Parents of Disabled Children Association of Malawi (PODCAM) raised concerns over the lack of disability inclusive strategies […] The post Calls for inclusive disaster response as climate change threatens children with disabilities 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 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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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.

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4 w. ago Chakwera, MCP withdraw judicial review against MEC: MalawiDecides2025

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have decided to withdraw their application for judicial review on the presidential election results, which was granted by the High Court on Tuesday. MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila confirmed the decision in an interview, noting that it followed President Chakwera’s concession of defeat in the September 16 […] The post Chakwera, MCP withdraw judicial review against MEC: MalawiDecides2025 appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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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.

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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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4 w. ago HRDC, NAP call for peace and unity as Mutharika declared winner

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have separately called on Malawians to embrace peace and unity following Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera’s concession of defeat to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Speaking to Zodiak Online, HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence said the election outcome […] The post HRDC, NAP call for peace and unity as Mutharika declared winner appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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