How Mumba Won over LMC

How Mumba won over LMC

President Lazarus Chakwera yesterday unveiled Minister of Trade and Industry Vitumbiko Mumba as his running mate in the September 16 General Election, breaking his tradition of picking the party’s first vice-president. Explaining his decision after presenting nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), the President said he selected Mumba—who earlier resigned from MCP national executive committee (NEC) citing non-acceptance by so…

Mumba accepts running mate role with gratitude, enthusiasm and humility

By Aubrey Thom Vakhani The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was abuzz with excitement as President Lazarus Chakwera presented his nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday afternoon at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. By his side stood his trusted ally, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba, who would be his running mate in the upcoming elections. After the nomination process, Mumba took the stage to expr…

Breaking News: Chakwera Announces Vitumbiko Mumba As His Running mate

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader and State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has picked Vitumbiko Mumba as his running mate in the upcoming September 16, 2025 presidential election. Mumba, who hails from Mzimba District, is currently serving as Minister of Trade and Industry. He is also contesting as an independent parliamentary candidate in Mzimba Central. He is running independently after the court nullified the results of the MCP primary elect…