64 h. ago Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days

With just days before Parliament opens, the once-dominant Malawi Congress Party (MCP) remains entangled in uncertainty — still undecided on who will lead its bench in the National Assembly. The indecision has sparked questions about the party’s readiness to assume its new role as the main opposition and its ability to project authority in the […] The post Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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4 d. ago Malawi’s prosperity lies in the harmonious dance of DPP leadership, MCP opposition

The hard truth is that Malawi’s economic and political fortunes have always found their brightest dawn when the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) holds the reins of government while the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) embraces its vital role in opposition. This balance, akin to a finely tuned symphony, produces a harmony that propels the nation’s development […] The post Malawi’s prosperity lies in the harmonious dance of DPP leadership, MCP opposition appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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7 d. ago Malawi’s prosperity lies in the harmonious dance of DPP leadership and MCP opposition

By Jones Gadama Malawi’s prosperity lies in the harmonious dance of DPP leadership and MCP opposition The hard truth is that Malawi’s economic and political fortunes have always found their brightest dawn when the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) holds the reins of government while the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) embraces its vital role in opposition. […] The post Malawi’s prosperity lies in the harmonious dance of DPP leadership and MCP opposition appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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7 d. ago MCP Still Trapped in Indecision Over Parliamentary Leadership

As Parliament prepares to open later this month, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) — now the main opposition — remains entangled in internal uncertainty over who will represent it in two of the most crucial roles: Speaker of Parliament and Leader of the Opposition. The indecision has raised eyebrows both within and outside the party, […] The post MCP Still Trapped in Indecision Over Parliamentary Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Rebuilding a broken economy: Can DPP Mutharika leadership restore Malawi’s prosperity after five years of decline?

….After five years of economic hardship under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) from 2020 to 2025, the new Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government faces the monumental task of repairing a damaged economy, restoring confidence, and setting Malawi back on a path to sustainable growth. How long does it take to fix an economy that has […] The post Rebuilding a broken economy: Can DPP Mutharika leadership restore Malawi’s prosperity after five years of decline? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago UN Assures Steady Support Towards Malawi’s Development Agenda

The United Nations has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to support Malawi’s vision of building a prosperous and resilient nation under the new administration of President Arthur Peter Mutharika. In a congratulatory message to President Mutharika following his swearing-in and inauguration as Malawi’s seventh Head of State, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the long-standing partnership between […] The post UN Assures Steady Support Towards Malawi’s Development Agenda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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3 w. ago ANALYSIS | The brains, the strategy, the victory – DPP’s road back to power

The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) dramatic return to power cannot be explained by voter anger alone. While widespread dissatisfaction with the Malawi Congress Party’s (MCP) poor leadership and unfulfilled promises created fertile ground, the victory was also the result of a well-coordinated political machine. It was the outcome of voter disillusionment, elite strategy, and organizational […] The post ANALYSIS | The brains, the strategy, the victory – DPP’s road back to power 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 Internal rift rocks MCP as senior members reject Vitumbiko Mumba’s parliamentary leadership bid

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a surprising turn of events within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), internal disagreements have surfaced following an impromptu meeting held by senior party members, who collectively resolved not to support Vitumbiko Mumba for the position of Leader of the Opposition in Parliament. This development has exposed growing divisions within the opposition party, challenging the […] The post Internal rift rocks MCP as senior members reject Vitumbiko Mumba’s parliamentary leadership bid appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Independent legislators dominate new Malawi Parliament: Where will leader of opposition, Speaker come from?

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-In a surprising turn of events, independent members of Parliament have outnumbered those of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), potentially altering the leadership dynamics in the House. According to unofficial results circulating on social media which Maravipost has seen,the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) secured 89 seats, while independent candidates won 69 seats. The MCP, now […] The post Independent legislators dominate new Malawi Parliament: Where will leader of opposition, Speaker come from? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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