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Mutharika confident of DPP’s victory in 2025 elections

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Mutharika confident of DPP’s victory in 2025 elections

By Vincent Gunde

Former President and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, has confidently declared that the DPP is a robust and united party, with no divisions or defections since losing power in 2020.

He says the party is more united than ever, with no traitors or dissenters, and is poised to win the 2025 elections.

Mutharika has however, warned the MCP-led government that its time is up, having failed to lead Malawians in the interest of all, only bringing suffering for five years.

He has wished President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera well, stating that the DPP is ready to rebuild the country’s ailing economy, which the MCP has destroyed in two years.

Mutharika



Addressing a packed Njamba Freedom Park in Blantyre on Sunday, Mutharika alleged that the MCP is attempting to rig the 2025 elections, including registering 1.5 million voters from a single church in Mozambique.

He advised the MCP to accept the election results, which he claims the DPP has already won.

Mutharika reminded Malawians that in 2019, he cautioned them against voting for the MCP, which they now regret.

He assured them that he is running in the 2025 elections because Malawi has been destroyed, blaming President Chakwera for the skyrocketing prices of essential goods and services.

He said after consulting his family, he decided to contest the elections and is  confident of victory.

Mutharika promised to revive the Shire Valley Transformation project, Malata-Cement Subsidy program, Community Technical Colleges, and Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP), which he claims the Chakwera administration has failed to deliver.

He emphasized that his vision is for a united Malawi, not just for one tribe, religion, region, or family.

He urged Malawians to register in large numbers to vote out the MCP and choose development with the DPP in government.

On a somber note, Mutharika lamented that the MCP, which came to power through demonstrations, now opposes demonstrations.

He called on President Chakwera to ensure opposition parties’ safety while campaigning in the central region.

Finally, Mutharika demanded that President Chakwera arrest the thugs who attacked DPP members with machetes in various locations, emphasizing that the central region belongs to all Malawians, not just the Chewas.

Mabedi names 31-man provisional squad for Flames

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Mabedi names 31-man provisional squad for Flames


By Staff Reporter


Flames coach Patrick Mabedi has named a 31-man provisional squad of local based players which will start camp on Monday in preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers next month.

Malawi will host Sao Tome at Bingu National Stadium on Thursday June 6 before facing Equatorial Guinea away in Malabo four days later.

FAM Communications Director Gomezgani Zakazaka said the team will camp in Blantyre for two weeks before moving to Lilongwe on 27th May.

Coach Mabedi

“During the camp, players will be allowed to return to their respective clubs to fulfil club assignments where necessary. Wanderers and Silver Strikers players will join the camp later due to club engagements as the play in a Kamuzu Day celebrations ceremonial match. It is expected that the team will travel to Lilongwe on 27th May 2024 to continue with its preparations for the two matches. The list of foreign based players will be released later on,” said Zakazaka.

The following is the full list of local based players:

Goalkeepers: Innocent Nyasulu (FCB Nyasa Bullets), Charles Chisale (Creck Sporting Club), George Chikooka (Silver Strikers) and Blessing Juma (Civil Service Sporting Club)

Defenders: Mark Lameck, Tatenda Mb’alaka, Nickson Mwase(Silver Strikers),Stanley Sanudi, Lawrence Chaziya(Mighty Mukuru Wanderers) Yamikani Mologeni, Blessings Mpokera, Precious Sambani(FCB Nyasa Bullets),  Alex Kambilinya and Kelvin Banda (Wakawaka Tigers)

Midfielders: Chrispin Mapemba, Patrick Mwaungulu, Lanjesi Nkhoma, Lloyd Aaron, Chikumbutso Salima(FCB Nyasa Bullets),Wisdom Mpinganjira, Blessing Singini (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers),Moses Banda  (Civil Service Sporting Club),Chimwemwe Idana, Uchizi Vunga, Patrick Macheso (Silver Strikers), Wongani Lungu –  Mzuzu City Hammers FCs

Strikers: Adiel Kaduya (Silver Strikers), Zeliat Nkhoma(Kamuzu Barracks), Ephraim Kondowe ( FCB Nyasa Big Bulletss),Chrstopher Kumwembe, Gadi Chirwa (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers)

Report by FAM Media Team

MUST final-year engineering students hold first-ever symposium

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MUST final-year engineering students hold first-ever symposium

By Chisomo Phiri

The final-year engineering students at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) on Saturday held their first-ever engineering symposium at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre.

The symposium, held under the theme ‘Engineering for Humanity,’ acted as a platform for these final-year students to showcase what they have been learning for five years at the Malawi’s prestigious high learning institution.

In an interview with journalists, Head of Engineering Department at MUST, Dr. Richard Nkhoma, described the symposium as an important platform for the students as it gives them a chance to interact with their potential employers.

“This symposium is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their innovative projects and network with industry experts, which can lead to job opportunities and collaborations,” Nkhoma said.

On his part, Press Cane Limited Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bryson Mkhomaanthu, who was one of the invited guests at the symposium, encouraged the students to become engineers who will bring solutions to the challenges Malawians are facing out there.

“As you go out there, remember that engineering is not just about designing and building, but about bringing solutions to real-life problems.I urge you to be engineers who will make a difference in people’s lives,” Mkhomaanthu said.

MUST is Malawi’s fourth public university established by an Act of Parliament Number 31 of 2012.

Situated in Ndata, Thyolo, its groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 11, 2011 and was led by the founder, then President, His Excellency the late Professor Bingu wa Mutharika.

MUST was officially opened on October 24, 2014 by then president, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.

The university has five engineering programs which include;Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering,
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Chemical Engineering,Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in manufacturing engineering and Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Textile engineering.

TNM Super League: Silver extend lead following a 2-0 win over Creck Sporting

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TNM Super League: Silver extend lead following a 2-0 win over Creck Sporting

By McLloyd Kudzingo


Silver Strikers claimed a 2-nil victory over Creck Sporting on Sunday afternoon to stretch its lead at the top of the TNM Super League with a three point gap.

Uchizi Vunga put Silver ahead at 45 minutes with a sublime strike outside the box after a beautiful exchange of passes between Adiel Kaduya,Chimwemwe Idana and Chikondi Kamanga.

The second half saw Creck Sporting looking hungry for an equaliser and they almost got it at 52nd minute through Hardy Ng’andu but his strike was saved by George Chikooka.

McDonald Lameck nearly extended Silver’s lead through a free-kick in the 59th minute but he was denied by the woodwork.



Chimwemwe Idana who was also voted man of the match scored the second goal for the central bankers from a rebound after Creck Sporting goalkeeper Charles Chisale stopped substitute Atusaye Nyondo from scoring.

Creck found the back of the net in the 65th minute through Rahim Mtondera but the goal was ruled out for a free-kick following an infringement on goalkeeper George Chikooka.

The win  means that Silver has now accumulated 16 points after playing six games.

Elsewhere, Mzuzu City Hammers moved to second on the log table following their narrow victory over Kamuzu Barracks at Mzuzu Stadium.

Isaac Msiska scored the only goal of the match just a minute before half time to take his team to the second position on the log table with 13 points dislodging Mighty Mukuru Wanderers who have now moved to third.

In Blantyre, it ended 1-all  between Wakawaka Mighty Tigers and Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos at Kamuzu Stadium.

Kelvin Banda scored for Tigers in the 68th minute following a well taken free-kick by Precious Chiudza but Dedza equalised in the added time through an own goal by Bright Mtondagowa just two minutes before the end of the regulation time

Tigers are eighth on the log table with 8 points followed by Dedza who are perched on position 9 with 7 points.

Idana voted player of the match

Mtambo’s CFT amalgamates with AFORD-appointed Vice President

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Mtambo’s CFT amalgamates with AFORD-appointed Vice President


By Chisomo Phiri

Ex-cabinet minister under the Chakwera-led administration, Timothy Mtambo, has joined the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) and has been appointed as the party’s vice president.

Mtambo confirmed the news on Saturday at Nkhotakota boma, where party president Enoch Chihana was addressing a gathering.

“I am excited to join AFORD and work towards a better future for Malawi,” said Mtambo.

Mtambo

He further said his Citizen for Transformation (CFT) group is merging ideologies with those of AFORD as members of the group have also joined the party.

Both Mtambo and Chihana asked people to vote for the party in next year’s elections saying it is geared to address challenges that people are facing in the country.

Mtambo is a Malawian politician who served as Minister of Civic Education and National Unity from 2020 to 2023.

He is  known for leading demonstrations against the regime of President Peter Mutharika, accusing it of nepotism and corruption.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Malawi (UNIMA) and a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Development from the University of Pavia, Italy.

AFORD came in the political lime light in 1993 and its founder the late Chakufwa Chihana is known as one of the key fighters for multiparty democracy in Malawi.

The party has a stronghold in the northern region.

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