By Suleman Chitera Former Minister of Trade Vitumbiko Mumba has launched a blistering attack on the DPP-led government, dismissing its much-touted austerity measures as unrealistic and directionless. The remarks come barely a day after Mumba was granted bail following his arrest last week. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Mumba thanked supporters […]
By Staff Reporter In a dramatic twist to the post-election tension, police on Thursday stormed the Area 47 home of Vitumbiko Mumba, the running mate to former President Lazarus Chakwera in the disputed 16 September elections, and placed him under arrest. Sources indicate that officers arrived with a search warrant issued by the Lilongwe Senior […]
By Our Reporter The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says it is disappointed by the decision of the Member of Parliament for Mzimba Central Constituency, Vitumbiko Mumba, to continue serving as an independent MP. Mumba, who was the runner-up in the MCP presidential race this year, told journalists last week that he wants to continue developing […]
By Staff Reporter The 2025 Malawi presidential elections have left many Malawians reflecting on what went wrong for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and its leader, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera. While there were several factors that contributed to MCP’s defeat, political analysts and party insiders strongly believe that the turning point came when Chakwera chose Dr. […]
By Staff Reporter Political tension continues to rise in Malawi as reports emerge that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate is allegedly in panic mode, fearing potential consequences of actions carried out during the administration of outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera. Sources within political circles suggest that the running mate, who played a central role […]
Lilongwe, Malawi – Confusion has gripped the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) as supporters continue to question the silence of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) while Independent Member of Parliament Vitumbiko Mumba holds press conferences in the name of MCP. MCP Supporters Demand Answers Party loyalists are asking: Where is the MCP NEC? Many believe […]
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP), a dominant political force in Malawi for decades, suffered a shocking defeat in the 2025 presidential elections. Political analysts and voters alike have pointed to a critical factor behind this loss: the choice of the wrong running mate. The High-Stakes Decision That Backfired Selecting a running mate is a strategic […]
Vitumbiko Mumba’s political journey in 2025 is a story of ambition, controversy, and lessons for Malawi’s oldest political party. Though elected as an Independent MP, MCP took the bold step of naming him their presidential candidate—a decision that now looks increasingly costly.Peter Mutharika Says Chakwera Government Has Failed Malawians Analysts and party insiders agree: MCP’s […]
By Draxon Maloya The Citizens For Transformation (CFT) Movement has thrown its weight behind Vitumbiko Mumba’s candidacy as running mate to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, citing Mumba’s tireless efforts to bridge the gap between the poor and the wealthy. CFT says it will continue engaging its leadership structures to ensure that […]
Bottom line: If Malawians want fresh energy, Mumba and Mtumbuka hold the keys to transformation. For stability and strategy, Ansah and Kachali are safer bets.
