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Opinion By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe Fresh voter registration figures from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) have stirred national debate ahead of the highly anticipated September 16 General Elections, with political analysts and observers projecting a strong comeback for the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). According to the 2025 MEC data, over 300,000 more voters have […]
By Suleman Chitera Namiwa cried. And with him, the spirit of justice in Malawi shed a tear. Beaten. Manhandled. Humiliated. All this happened in broad daylight, in full view of men and women dressed in the uniforms of our so-called security forces — the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Malawi Police Service (MPS). But […]
Opinion By Suleman Chitera, Chiradzulu, based political commentator The images and testimonies from the recent demonstrations in Lilongwe are nothing short of disturbing. Peaceful citizens, including organizers like Sylvester Namiwa, were publicly attacked by machete-wielding thugs. Even more alarming was the presence of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and Malawi Police Service (MPS), who stood […]
Opinion by Suleman Chitera 1. Power Struggles and Ambition Many opposition leaders aim to position themselves as the main challenger to the ruling party. This results in competition within the opposition camp, as different figures and factions fight for dominance rather than uniting. 2. Lack of Strong Coalitions Opposition parties in Malawi frequently form fragile […]
By Vincent Gunde Malawians are struggling to survive, battling hunger daily, and losing hope in a government that seems indifferent to their suffering. Basic necessities have become luxuries, and many feel abandoned, believing they no longer have a leader who truly cares about their welfare. Hunger has infiltrated homes regardless of political affiliations. Survival has […]
By Twink Jones Gadama In a bold and unprecedented move, the South African government has officially suspended all American businesses within its territory and halted mineral exports to the United States. This drastic measure comes on the heels of Donald Trump’s decision to cut off all funding from the US to South Africa, including USAID. […]
By Burnett Munthali The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued a strong rebuttal to recent accusations by Jessie Kabwila, spokesperson for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), concerning the nomination of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika as the DPP’s presidential candidate for the 2025 General Elections. In a statement released on January 22, 2025, Shadric Namalomba, the […]
By Twink Jones Gadama The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has announced the appointment of Hon. Dr. Jean Mathanga as its new National Director of Elections, effective January 1, 2025. This development was made public through a press release signed by Shadrick Namalomba, the DPP’s National Publicity Secretary. According to the press release, Dr. Mathanga’s appointment […]
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 […]
By Burnett Munthali As we look forward to Malawi’s highly anticipated 2025 elections, Kenneth Bwanali’s comparison between Donald Trump’s re-election bid in the United States and Professor Peter Mutharika’s political journey in Malawi serves as an intriguing analogy. According to Bwanali, the political landscape of Malawi in 2025 is set to unfold like the fateful […]
