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Opposition Leaders from DPP, UTM, UDF, and AFORD Hold Press Conference in Lilongwe

By Burnett Munthali Today, top leaders from Malawi’s opposition parties, including the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), United Transformation Movement (UTM), United Democratic Front (UDF), and Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), are holding a press conference in the city of Lilongwe. Read moreBiography Of Zuneth SattarThe opposition leaders are expected to address a range of issues surrounding […]

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Patricia Kaliati’s grateful message to Malawians following her release

By Burnett Munthali Malawi – In a heartfelt message shared on her Facebook page, UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati expressed deep gratitude to her fellow Malawians for their unwavering support during her recent legal challenges. Addressing her supporters, she highlighted the invaluable encouragement she received from leaders and followers of opposition parties, UTM members, church […]

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UTM Party’s NGC Meeting Cancelled Amidst Secretary General’s Arrest

By Burnett Munthali The UTM party’s National Governing Council (NGC) meeting, initially scheduled for today, has been abruptly cancelled following the arrest of the party’s Secretary General, Hon. Patricia Kaliati, on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony. Kaliati’s detention has sparked waves of concern among UTM members and supporters, given her influential role in […]

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Police Fire Teargas at AFORD, DPP, UDF, and UTM Supporters Outside Area 30 Police Headquarters

By Burnett Munthali Police officers deployed teargas today to disperse a large gathering of supporters from multiple political parties, including AFORD, DPP, UDF, and UTM, outside the Area 30 police headquarters in Lilongwe. The supporters had come together in a show of solidarity, primarily in response to the detention of UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati. […]

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Analysis: The unresolved arrest of Patricia Kaliati – A sign of political tensions?

By Burnett Munthali The recent arrest of Patricia Kaliati, the UTM Party secretary general, encapsulates the intricate and often fraught relationship between politics and the judiciary in Malawi. Allegations of “conspiracy to commit a felony” without formal charges raise significant concerns regarding the integrity of the legal process and the political motivations that may underpin […]

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UTM Party to Proceed with NEC Meeting Despite Secretary General Patricia Kaliati’s Arrest

By Burnett Munthali The UTM Party has confirmed that its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will proceed as planned tomorrow, Friday, despite the arrest of its Secretary General, Patricia Kaliati, earlier today. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionIn a statement to the press, UTM Publicist Felix Njawala assured party members and […]

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Analysis: The arrest of UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati on suspicion of conspiring to commit a crime

By Burnett Munthali The arrest of UTM Party Secretary General Patricia Kaliati has raised significant political and legal questions in Malawi. As confirmed by National Police spokesperson Peter Kalaya, Kaliati was taken into custody today in Lilongwe, where she is being held at an undisclosed police station. According to Kalaya, she is suspected of conspiring […]

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Police arrest UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati on suspicion of plotting a crime

By Burnett Munthali Police have arrested UTM Party Secretary General Patricia Kaliati on suspicion of planning to commit a crime. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionNational Police spokesperson, Peter Kalaya, confirmed the arrest, stating that Kaliati was taken into custody today. She is currently being held at an undisclosed police station […]

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UTM supporters rally at Lingadzi Police as Party’s Secretary General is held

By Burnett Munthali A large group of UTM supporters gathered at Lingadzi Police today in a show of solidarity, where the party’s Secretary General is currently being held. Among the key figures present were two of the party’s aspiring presidential candidates—Dalitso Kabambe and Newton Kambala—who arrived to lend their support. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice […]

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Is UTM just for women? Where are the men? Or are men just not making foolish decisions?

By Burnett Munthali The United Transformation Movement (UTM) in Malawi has been gaining significant traction, particularly among women, raising questions about its demographic representation. A recent discussion has emerged regarding the apparent underrepresentation of men within the party, prompting inquiries into whether UTM is becoming an exclusive platform for women. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice […]