43 h. ago Response to Prof Danwood Chirwa: “He is a Professor of Fallacies, a Tale of When Desperation Outruns Reason.”

Every now and then, Malawi wakes up to yet another verbose outburst from Professor Danwood Chirwa — or should we say, Professor of Fallacies — a man whose habit of mistaking personal bitterness for intellect has long become academic folklore. For years, scholars, students, and sober thinkers have questioned the quality and coherence of his […] The post Response to Prof Danwood Chirwa: “He is a Professor of Fallacies, a Tale of When Desperation Outruns Reason.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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45 h. ago Doudbtful MCP’s comeback: Citizens weigh in amid speculations

…..As debates swirl about MCP’s potential return to power, Malawians express skepticism, frustration, and pointed opinions about the party’s future. Speculation about the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) making a political comeback has generated a wide range of reactions among citizens. Some argue that the party’s opportunity to regain power is conditional on the ruling Democratic […] The post Doudbtful MCP’s comeback: Citizens weigh in amid speculations appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Professor Danwood Chirwa Speaks Out: Mutharika’s Partial Cabinet “Sends a Clear and Unambiguous Message”

Renowned constitutional law scholar Professor Danwood Chirwa has weighed in on President Peter Mutharika’s partial Cabinet appointments, describing them as a sobering reflection of what Malawians should expect from the new administration — low energy, low expectations, and familiar faces. In a pointed and satirical Facebook post, Professor Chirwa said the first appointments by any […] The post Professor Danwood Chirwa Speaks Out: Mutharika’s Partial Cabinet “Sends a Clear and Unambiguous Message” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Jane Ansah’s Return to Power: A Test of Experience and Renewal in Malawi’s Leadership

The New Vice President Steps Into a Cabinet Facing High Hopes and Demanding Realities Jane Ansah’s appointment as Malawi’s new Vice President has ignited both optimism and cautious reflection among citizens and analysts. Her re-entry into frontline leadership brings with it a complex blend of experience, controversy, and expectation — all of which will shape […] The post Jane Ansah’s Return to Power: A Test of Experience and Renewal in Malawi’s Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago DPP Sweeps Local Government Polls: Blue Wave Signals Malawi’s Political Reawakening

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has dominated the September 16 local government elections, cementing its resurgence as Malawi’s most formidable political force barely weeks after returning to power through the general election. According to results released by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), the DPP secured a commanding majority of council seats across all three regions, […] The post DPP Sweeps Local Government Polls: Blue Wave Signals Malawi’s Political Reawakening 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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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 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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4 w. ago Prof Danwood Chirwa: Mutharika Returns to Power Amid Low Expectations, Mounting Challenges

University of Cape Town law professor Danwood Chirwa has delivered a stinging analysis of Malawi’s political moment, warning that the return of former president Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to State House comes with formidable challenges and little public optimism. In a strongly worded post, Chirwa noted that the September 16 election marked the third consecutive […] The post Prof Danwood Chirwa: Mutharika Returns to Power Amid Low Expectations, Mounting Challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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