Malawi: Chakwera and Mutharika Cornered - Running Mate Choices Could Make or Break 2025 Race

Malawi: Chakwera and Mutharika Cornered - Running Mate Choices Could Make or Break 2025 Race

As Malawi heads toward its high-stakes general elections on September 16, 2025, two political giants--President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and former president Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)--find themselves trapped in a dilemma that could define the future of their parties and the leadership of the country beyond 2030.

The poorly lit road of democracy

As recently as March this year, there were indications that the wall of Malawi’s democracy was tumbling into something unrecognisable; something unpeaceful. After all, Malawi is known as a peaceful…

Zomba South Voters Say Yes to ‘Mpunga’

A seasoned politician Yunus Mussa has gracefully conceded defeat to Dr. James Mpunga in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) primaries for the Zomba South constituency. The election saw Mussa fall behind early, starting with Malindi Ward Area 27, where he only managed to secure 12 votes, compared to Mpunga’s 65. The voting continued at Bwaila Primary School, where Mussa failed to register a single vote, while Mpunga secured 15 votes. The trend…

Will electoral irregularities and anomalies massively contribute  to President Chakwera’s victory in 2025 presidential race? Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

As the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson and the daughter of late John Tembo, a veteran of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Anabel Ntalimanja’s competence of managing the 2025 general elections has raised dire concerns. This perception that MEC is not independent is unfortunately raising questions about the openness, fairness, and integrity of the 2025 […] The post Will electoral irregularities and anomalies massively contribute  to …

Will electoral irregularities and anomalies massively contribute to President Chakwera’s victory in 2025 presidential race?

By Rick Dzida As the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson and the daughter of late John Tembo, a veteran of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Anabel Ntalimanja’s competence of managing 2025 general elections has raised dire concerns. This perception that the MEC is not independent is unfortunately raising questions about the openness, fairness and integrity of 2025 general elections. What is further mindboggling is that President Chakwer…

Mvula Confident of Chakwera's Victory, Says Malawians Support His Leadership Continuation

By Durell Namasani The ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has expressed strong confidence in President Lazarus Chakwera’s re-election bid in the forthcoming September polls, citing his leadership and developmental achievements as key factors.  Chalo Mvula, the MCP’s Second Deputy Director of International Affairs, made a bold declaration that Chakwera will secure another term, stating that […] The post Mvula Confident of Chakwera’s Victory, Says…