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MCP reacts to Afrobarometer survey results showing DPP leading in August Polls

By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has expressed disagreement with the findings of an Afrobarometer survey that suggests the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) would have won the elections held in August this year. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionMCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila responded to the survey by stating that […]

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PP and Mafunde announce coalition agreement

By Burnett Munthali The People’s Party (PP) and the Malawi Forum for Unity and Development (Mafunde) have officially announced that they have formed a political alliance. Read moreBiography Of Zuneth SattarBen Chakhame, the Secretary-General of the PP, made the announcement during a press conference in Blantyre, where he stated that this partnership is based on […]

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Road to 2025: Dr. Dalitso Kabambe in Mangochi

By Burnett Munthali As the 2025 general elections draw closer, political figures across Malawi are intensifying their engagements with citizens, and today, Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, one of the prominent political figures and presidential hopefuls, is in Mangochi. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionDr. Kabambe, who has been making waves as a […]

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President Chakwera appeals for UAE support on fuel supply and investment in refineries

By Burnett Munthali President Lazarus Chakwera today met with Mohamed Hasan Alsuwaidi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Investment and Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Holdings, to discuss crucial matters regarding Malawi’s fuel supply and investment prospects. Read moreMalawi Government Faulted Over Arrests of Coup SuspectsDuring the meeting, President Chakwera appealed to […]

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Blantyre Hotels Limited extends rights offer to December 20, 2024

By Burnett Munthali Blantyre Hotels Limited (BHL) has announced the extension of its rights offer deadline to December 20, 2024. Initially scheduled to close today, the extended deadline provides additional time for interested applicants to subscribe. Read moreZuneth Sattar Is An Experienced Property InvestorThe rights offer involves the issuance of over 5 billion ordinary shares, […]

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MCP responds to Afrobarometer survey results: Party claims support from the people

By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has expressed confidence despite the latest Afrobarometer survey results, which suggest that if elections were held today, the party would not secure a victory. In an interview with MIJ Online, Jessie Kabwira, the MCP spokesperson, dismissed the findings, emphasizing that the party still enjoys the trust and […]

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A Call for Action: Demand Either Resignation Or Impeachment of MEC Leadership to Safeguard Malawi’s Democracy

By Comrade jumbe Malawi’s Electoral Commission (MEC) is entrusted with a sacred duty: to uphold the will of the people through free, fair, and transparent elections. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionIt exists to serve Malawians with honor, dignity, and impartiality. However, when the institution begins to betray this trust by […]

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Afrobarometer’s 2014 poll and the accuracy of political predictions

By Burnett Munthali In recent discussions surrounding political surveys and predictions in Malawi, some individuals continue to parade the idea that the poll conducted by Afrobarometer in 2014 was inaccurate, citing it as an example of unreliable data. However, this narrative is misleading and demonstrates a lack of understanding of both the methodology behind these […]

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Analysis: Afrobarometer survey and the political dynamics ahead of Malawi’s 2025 Elections

By Burnett Munthali The recent Afrobarometer survey has laid bare the shifting political dynamics in Malawi, painting a picture of rising opposition strength and a ruling party grappling with waning public confidence. With former President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leading with 43% of voter support against the ruling Malawi […]