Dalitso Kabambe, one of the presidential aspirant for the UTM party, has called on delegates to vote for visionary leaders at the upcoming elective conference.
Speaking to Bua Central Region delegates in Kasungu District, he expressed confidence in his ability to lead the party to victory in the 2025 general elections.
“I’m very optimistic that if I am voted into the UTM presidential seat and win next year’s polls, my experience will help address the challenges Malawians face today,” Kabambe stated.
UTM Bua Central Region Governor Gerald Mbewe hailed Kabambe’s remarks, underscoring the need for intelligent leadership to ensure the party’s success.
The UTM party’s 2024 elective conference is scheduled for November 17.
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- Dalitso Kabambe Promises Economic Revival if Elected Under UTM
By Suleman Chitera
Chitipa, Malawi – UTM presidential candidate Dalitso Kabambe has pledged to revive Malawi’s struggling economy if elected during the upcoming September 16, 2025 elections.
Speaking at whistle-stop rallies in Misiku, Boma, and Chendo in Chitipa District, Kabambe told supporters that Malawians deserve a government that focuses on restoring the country’s economic stability.
“I am a doctor who heals the economy. If you vote for UTM, our first priority will be to rebuild the economy so that people can afford basic goods and buy fertilizer at a lower price,” said Kabambe.
Key Promises by Dalitso Kabambe and UTM
- Economic Recovery Program
Investment of K500 billion in the mining sector.
Opening of 10 new mines to harness Malawi’s mineral resources.
Creation of 5 million jobs for young people.
- Agriculture Transformation
Fertilizer prices to be reduced to K50,000 per bag.
Massive investments in farming to boost food security.
- Industrialization & Job Creation
K500 billion investment in factories to produce local goods.
Reduced cost of essential items for Malawians.
More employment opportunities for youth.
- Infrastructure Development
K100 billion to be allocated to local councils.
Construction of school blocks, hospitals, roads, and clean water facilities across the country.
Dalitso Kabambe Kabambe, who served as former Reserve Bank Governor, emphasized that Malawi needs leadership that can stabilize the economy and bring real change. He was accompanied by UTM Northern Region Governor Moses Mulenga and his wife Bridget Kabambe during the campaign tour.
Why Dalitso Kabambe’s Message Matters
With the high cost of living, unemployment, and rising fertilizer prices, many Malawians are looking for practical solutions. Kabambe’s promises of job creation, affordable farming inputs, and industrial growth could resonate strongly with voters, especially the youth and farmers.
As the Malawi 2025 elections draw closer, UTM’s economic recovery message is set to be a key talking point in the political arena.
- Limpopo FM questions ballot papers security at the Airport
By Vincent Gunde
Limpopo FM online radio station has question the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) to rent a warehouse at the Kamuzu International Airport to be keeping ballot papers and dispatch to polling centres under the guard of Malawi Defense Force (MDF) and Malawi Police Service (MPS) officers.
The radio said the safety of the ballot papers is questionable taking into account that Malawi has no trusted MDF and police to stand with the people but a political party in government observing that Malawi has MCP MDF and Police.
The radio’s Nkhanga zaona producer Comrade Ntanyiwa has asked opposition parties that do they know anything on who will be providing security for the ballot papers observing that Malawians themselves have no trust with their MDF and police.
Comrade Ntanyiwa has appealed to opposition parties to be awake on MCP’s vote rigging schemes alleging that the country will be receiving already marked ballot papers for President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera from Mozambique through Chiponde and Mwanza borders and they will be kept at the Deputy Inspector General of police house in Lilongwe.
Comrade Ntanyiwa has also alerted opposition parties to send trusted monitors to poling centres in the Central Region of Malawi and other districts claiming that MCP is all prepared to bribe the monitors with K2 million in constituencies such as that of Kamlepo Kalua, Sameer Suleman, Alfred Gangata, and others.
He has appealed to those that will be assigned to work as monitors in polling centres not to sale the country out of MCP stolen money in government for them to bounce back into government advising them to remember where they have come from with the MCP.
The activist said President Chakwera attended a church service at one of the Pentecostal church by Prophet Foster Mbale in Area 25C- Lilongwe on Sunday, where he asked the Prophets to go to the State House to pray for him.
Comrade Ntanyiwa has appealed to the Pastors who will be praying for Chakwera not to forget that Malawians have millions of questions without answers surrounding the tragic death of Dr. Saulosi Chilima and eight others, in the Chikangawa forest on 10th June, 2024.
He prayed to the prophets to ask President Chakwera in their prayers of where is the black box saying the revelation of the black box will bring salvation at the State House but without this, no salvation and there is no need to pray for him.
‘He allegedly killed Dr. Saulosi Chilima and eight others, today he needs to be prayed for what? Questions Comrade Ntanyiwa.
- AFORD condemns brutal attack on Chihana,s convoy in Kasungu
By Vincebnt Gunde
The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has condemned the brutal attack on its President Enoch Chihana in Kasungu in the strongest terms possible, demanding that the Malawi Police Service takes immediate and decisive action to investigate the attack, bring to book the perpetrators, and ensure that Chihana and all citizens can exercise their democratic rights without fear or harassment.
The AFORD says it is annoyed, horrified and deeply troubled by the attack on its President Chihana’s convoy in Kasungu on Monday, 1st September, 2025 saying a car with number plate KU 2C driven by two men clad in MCP regalia, joined the convoy with malicious intent, putting the life of Chihana at risk.
Car driven by attackers The party says as Malawians are approaching the 16th September election, it is evident that MCP is willing to go to any lengths to silence dissenting views, to crush opposition assuring the MCP that they will not be dettered from their quest for a just, fair and free Malawi.
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Writing in a statement dated 1st September, 2025 signed by its national Publicity Secretary Annie Amatullah Maluwa, the AFORD has warned the MCP that its violence will not silence them, their intimidation will not deter them saying the voice of the people of Malawi and their cries will rise above their desperation.
The AFORD has urged Malawians to stand for justice, stand for democracy as they are building a good future for their country assuring the MCP and Malawians that the battle for a better Malawi is continuing observing that the attack on Chihana is a desperate attempt to silence the voice of democracy.
“We will not be swayed, we will not be silenced, and we will stand tall, strong and united,” reads the statement in part.
Limpopo FM online radio station has thanked people of where Chihana’s convoy was attacked in Kasungu for mobilizing one another to support and rescue AFORD President Enock Chihana appealing to all other Malawians elsewhere to emulate the example set.
The Radio’s Nkhanga zaona producer Comrade Ntanyiwa, has assured Malawians that its reporters are on the ground to establish the identities of the attackers and will forward their names to police even though they cannot arrest and prosecute them.
Comrade Ntanyiwa has prayed that the incoming government that will be elected on the 16th September, 2025 will do the job of arresting and prosecuting these MCP thugs who are doing everything possible to eliminate the lives of all opposition leaders for President Chakwera to remain alone.
- Kalindo says UTM is destroying Kabambe’s popularity
By Vincent Gunde
Political activist Bon Kalindo, has asked UTM Patron Mr. Newton Kambala to intervene in various senior members of the party who are putting their personal interests above than selling their candidate to the electorate Dr. Dalitso Kabambe for victory on the 16th September, 2025 elections.
Kalindo has observed that the UTM started on a good note with a good candidate Dr. Kabambe loved by many Malawians as a hope for the liberation of the country from MCP and President Chakwera but they have lost their campaign strategy.
He said it is sad that senior members of the UTM have forgotten that the one who is making Malawians to be in pain and suffering is President Chakwera and his MCP not Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika they are castigating in their rallies.
Speaking through an audio clip, Kalindo has assured the UTM that many of their supporters are stepping down their support they have to the party and they will not vote for Dr. Kabambe saying their preferred candidate is Professor Mutharika who is at the centre of receiving insults.
Kalindo said the UTM is doing what exactly the UDF under Atupele Muluzi is doing, he is busy attacking Professor Mutharika left and right advising the two parties to stick to their manifestos for the people to vote for their leaders.
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He has also advised the MCP that following footsteps of a rally held by Professor Mutharika to address their rallies will not help them at all saying a good example is Sunday at the same Mtandire where Mutharika had a rally on Saturday, MCP saw the difference on Sunday at the same venue from 06;00 a.m to 2;00 p.m people were not showing up for the rally.
The activist said the MCP has arranged whistle-stops rallies for President Chakwera on the Lilongwe-Salima Road and a football match at Kammuzu Road to counter-attack Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s whistle-stops campaign meetings on Saturday from Lilongwe to Salima on his way back to the Page House in Mangochi.
He has further advised the MCP to conduct a postmortem of their handouts they are distributing to the electorate claiming that many people are receiving free money, zitenjes and T-shirts and are note ready to vote for President Chakwera on the 16th September, 2025 elections.
“Handouts by the MCP is just a waste of resources which could have gone a long way towards subsidizing prices of essential goods, maize, and procuring medicines in hospitals,” said Kalindo.
He has also appealed to the MCP to stick to their manifesto of what they will do after bouncing back into government than wasting time reminding Malawians of DPP past atrocities saying all these will not change the mindset of Malawians to vote for President Chakwera.
The activist has further advised the DPP never and ever waste time to respond to castigations and insults being made by the MCP claiming that the insults have glorified Professor Mutharika observing that this is making many to be attracted to patronize his whistle-stops campaign meetings.
- Former President Joyce Banda to Lead Presidential Youth Dialogue Ahead of 2025 Elections
By Burnett Munthali
Former President Dr. Joyce Banda will preside over a presidential youth dialogue on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
The event will take place at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe and is scheduled to begin at 13:30 hours.
The dialogue is part of efforts to engage young Malawians in national discussions ahead of the September 16, 2025 general elections.
It is organized by Youth and Society (YAS) and the Youth Decide Campaign in partnership with Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS).
The session will be broadcast live on Zodiak TV and online platforms, allowing participation from youth across the country.
Organizehttps://malawifreedomnetwork.com/2025/08/17/malawis-honorary-consul-to-israel-under-spotlight-after-top-award-nomination/rs have emphasized that the dialogue provides a platform for young Malawians to voice their opinions on key issues, including democracy, governance, and development.
The slogan for the dialogue, “Nothing for us Without us,” reflects the aim of ensuring that youth perspectives are incorporated into political decision-making.
Participants will be encouraged to submit questions and comments during the event, making their contributions central to discussions with presidential hopefuls.
The initiative also highlights the importance of youth in Malawi’s electorate, noting that their collective engagement could influence the outcome of the upcoming elections.
Organizers hope that the dialogue will challenge perceptions that young people are passive in politics and demonstrate that they are active participants in shaping the country’s future.
Concluding Analysis
This presidential youth dialogue represents a significant step in promoting civic engagement among Malawi’s young population.
With elections approaching, providing a platform for youth to interact directly with political leaders can strengthen democratic participation and accountability.
The success of such initiatives may determine not only voter turnout among young Malawians but also their influence on the policy priorities of elected officials.
By engaging early, Malawi’s youth have the opportunity to shape governance and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s development trajectory.
