The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has called on its roving observers in Dowa to ensure accurate reporting of incidents on polling day to help promote free and fair elections.
NICE Planning and Research Specialist, Peter Maluwa, made the appeal on Monday during a training session for roving observers held in Mponela, Dowa.
Maluwa explained that the observers are being trained to collect real-time data on election-related incidents through ‘Masoathu’, a monitoring system developed as part of NICE’s coordination efforts with its partners.
Peter Maluwa
He stressed that the initiative is designed to support free, fair, and credible elections by enabling rapid response to any issues that may arise on voting day.
On his part,one of the roving observers, Kingsley Mlozi from Dowa East Constituency, pledged to carry out his duties with diligence and impartiality.
NICE is implementing these activities with support from the European Union (EU), UNDP, Oxfam, and COMESA.
Anthu ochuluka patsamba la mchezo la Facebook adzudzula Mtsogoleri wachipani cha AFORD a Enoch Chihana ati kamba konamizira kuti achitidwa chipongwe pomwe nkhaniyi ndiyochita kukonza ngati sewero.
Anthu omwe anayika ndemanga zawo pa tsamba la pa Facebook la Malawi Voice anati zomwe otsatira a Chihana akunena kuti zawachitikira ku Kasungu si chiwembu koma sewero lomwe anakonza pofuna kuyipitsa mbiri yachipani cholamula cha MCP.
Mu kanema yemwe akuyenda pa masamba a mchezo munthu wina akufotokoza kuti anthu ovala makaka achipani cha MCP omwe amayendera galimoto lomwe nambala yake ndi KU 2 C, amafuna kupha a Chihana pomwe amachokera ku msonkhano m’bomalo.
Izi ndi zina mwa ndemanga zomwe anthu alemba pankhaniyi
Happy Karamazov Chatha
“Sounds and seems scripted”
Lawrence Ndekha
“Chihana and Kamlepo same band wagon.”
Gibson Nachiye
“Chihana Drama Group. Only fools can believe this.”
Paul Kagona
“How can the attackers clad in MCP attire? Sounds like it’s an inside stunt. To beg sympathy from people and to mudsling the MCP. Whatever that sympathy won’t reach Chihana and his DPP cadres.
Lazarus Chalumako Moto
“Ochita chipongwe dressed up in party attire. Sounds fishy.
Stain wa Douglas
“DPP never again. This stupid propaganda must stop at all cost. Malawians are looking for development. Opposition youma mitu ngati iyi simunayione mkale lonse.”
UK based Malawian artist Nicholas Thindwa, widely known as Nic Thindwa, is making a powerful return to the music scene with his latest single “Ndilomweli,” scheduled for release in September 2025.
The song, produced by the acclaimed Pon G is crafted to resonate with Malawi’s electorate as the country prepares for upcoming polls. Thindwa, celebrated for his ability to blend various themes with urban beats, has created a catchy, anthem-like track that encourages civic engagement and reflection .
Thindwa’s career spans over two decades, marked by his unique fusion of gospel, hip-hop, and Afrobeat. Born in Nsanje and raised in Lilongwe, he began his musical journey at age eight with the CCAP choir and later honed his skills with the Livingwaters Praise Team. Since relocating to the UK in 2003, he has released numerous hits, including “Muli Mphamvu” (2017) and “Osadandaula,” which established him as a voice for both spiritual and social causes. His 2018 album Muli Mphamvu showcased his versatility, featuring gospel and love songs, while his collaboration with Brenda Kadammanja in 2022 demonstrated his knack for merging traditional Malawian rhythms with modern production .
Politically, Thindwa is no stranger to activism. His 2018 single “Nyanja Yathu” addressed the Lake Malawi boundary dispute with Tanzania, firmly supporting Malawi’s sovereignty and President Mutharika’s stance. Another track, “Tikufuna Chakwera” (2019), echoed public sentiment during Malawi’s election highlighting his role as a diasporic advocate for change. His music often mirrors national dialogues, blending cultural pride with calls for accountability .
With “ndilomweli,” Thindwa continues this tradition, using his platform to inspire and mobilize listeners. The single promises to be both a musical and cultural touchstone, reinforcing his legacy as an artist unafraid to tackle pressing issues through rhythm and rhyme.
After conducting successful whistle-stops in the northern region, President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the forthcoming General elections Vitumbiko Mumba is set to hold another set of whistle-stop rallies in the southern region.
Mumba’s first set of whistle-stop rallies will be conducted on Tuesday 2nd September, 2025 at Zalewa at around 9 o’clock in the morning before conducting another rally at Mwanza Boma at 10:30 am.
In the afternoon, Mumba who is also Minister of Trade and Industry, will be at Thambani Trading Centre at 1 o’clock.
Mumba will then travel to Chikwawa where he is expected to conduct a rally at Chapananga trading centre before concluding Tuesday’s rallies at Dyeratu at around 4 o’clock in the evening.
On the Tour, Mumba will be accompanied by MCP Second Deputy President Abida Mia and some top MCP officials in the Southern region including Peter Simbi, Babu Khamisa and Bernadetta Mlaka Maliro.
United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi on Sunday afternoon launched his party’s manifesto titled ‘Innovate Malawi’ at Nyambadwe Primary School Ground in Blantyre.
Speaking to journalists after the launch,Muluzi described the manifesto as an ‘economic reset’ aimed at stabilizing and transforming Malawi’s economy through innovation, technology, and sustainable investment.
He said the UDF government would prioritize economic stabilization under a ‘business-first’ approach before moving towards large-scale innovation.
Muluzi
Muluzi pledged to introduce advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital finance, cryptocurrencies, and stablecoins, alongside the creation of a sovereign wealth fund to unlock new financing opportunities for the country.
“This is not just a promise,it is already supported and ready to be implemented for the future of this country.
“We are sitting on some of the largest critical mineral reserves in the world, which are the new oil. We are going to establish a sovereign wealth fund, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has already signed an agreement to support us in building credibility for this fund. Any serious country today has a sovereign wealth fund, and to be supported by the UAE will be a game changer,” he said.
Muluzi emphasized that restoring confidence in Malawi’s governance and economy would be central to attracting investment,saying that the country had lost nearly half of its donor support due to corruption.
“The world is looking for confidence. Money follows accountability and trust.Corruption is bad, but this is not about a witch hunt. We are saying those who have stolen should return the money, but most importantly, we must stop corruption moving forward,” he said.
Commenting on the upcoming September 16 general elections,Muluzi expressed confidence in the UDF’s chances at the ballot paper.
“An election is an election.Anything can happen. The people of Malawi will speak through the ballot paper, and I believe they will vote for the UDF,” he said.
Turning to agriculture, the UDF leader described the sector as central to Malawi’s economic transformation.
He promised to move farmers from subsistence farming to large-scale commercial agriculture, particularly in high-value export crops such as macadamia.
“We will provide farmers with inputs such as fertilizer and seedlings to lift them out of poverty. At the same time, we will make fertilizer affordable by strengthening household incomes. The revenue generated from new investments will be directed towards agriculture, energy, mining, and tourism sectors that will drive job creation and economic transformation,” he said.
Muluzi further stressed that the government must widen its revenue base beyond the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), which is currently struggling to meet targets as businesses face financial hardships.
“You cannot rely only on tax collection when companies are squeezed. We must fix the economy first, bring in new revenue streams, and reinvest in agriculture, energy, mining, and tourism to create jobs and drive economic transformation,” he said.
On his part, Muluzi running mate Dr. Rex Kalolo also expressed confidence that UDF is going to win the upcoming September 16 general elections saying the party is still strong in all regions of the country.
Kalolo said Malawi needs Muluzi as its next leader, citing his clean track record in politics.
He said the UDF leader has never been involved in corruption scandals nor faced arrests linked to theft.
The UDF running mate further assured that if Muluzi is elected, key government initiatives such as the Masaf social support program and the Starter Pack program will be revived for the benefit of Malawians.
