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CFT Diaspora leader Linda Khembo aims to grow the movement as more Malawians in diaspora shows interest.

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CFT Diaspora leader Linda Khembo aims to grow the movement as more Malawians in diaspora shows interest.

By Chalo Mvula

The chairperson of CFT people power movement in the diaspora Linda Khembo Nwosu  has expressed her  amazement at the number of Malawians who are showing interest and committing themselves to the movement . CFT which is led by the fearless Timothy Mtambo , who gets the title of Commander in Chief, was  only started two months ago but is already having big impact both in Malawi and among Malawians living abroad.

Linda Khembo said her role is to make sure that the movement grows and that the diaspora chapter can play a role in helping see real change in Malawi.  “ The past 5 years we have seen the rise of diaspora groups getting involved in Malawi politics . What is of interest is that a lot of these people get involved out of their love for Malawi and after getting frustrated with the way democracy is being undermined in Malawi. Most people  in the diaspora are not doing this for positions but out of pure love for their home country”

When asked what role the diaspora will play in the movement, Khembo said, resource mobilisation is on top of the activities. The group also aims to bring together people with various skills to work in areas like policy development, strategy formulation alongside  the main movement in Malawi.

She went further  to  say that the main challenge so far has been to convince people that this movement is not a political party . “Our commander in Chief has made it clear , when he was introducing the movement  as well as, in a number of interviews that this movement is not a political party and will never be . So, members of various political parties are free to join us. We have members from MCP, UTM , PP  and others not affiliated to any party”

Khembo echoed the sentiments of  Mtambo that the movement belongs to Malawians  “ Timothy Mtambo has said  this movement  is not a one person movement , it’s not Mtambo’s, it’s not Linda Khembo’s , but it is for every Malawian who buys  into the philosophy  of the movement  “  The movement will always be there to provide counter checks and balances to whosever is in power.

Khembo also admitted that CFT has endorsed the candidacy of Dr Lazarus Chakwera and Dr Saulos Chilima of Tonse alliance.  She said the movement short term goal is to rescue Malawi from the accidental and despotic regime of DPP and Mutharika.    “Our commander in Chief has been at the forefront of fighting for Malawi Freedom from his time at HRDC.  Malawi has suffered from Non-respect for the Rule of Law and Constitutionalism, Killings of Persons with Albinism, Collapse of the Public Service and Civil Service, Rape perpetrated by the Police, Tribalism & Nepotism,  corruption and many more atrocities and enough is enough, we cannot continue like this. Therefore, we are endorsing Tonse alliance as we want to see change in Malawi” said Khembo

CFT Commander In Chief Timothy Mtambo

So far the diaspora Chapter of CFT   has members from United Kingdom, Switzerland , USA , Germany and another sub chapter  called Asia Division with its base in Taiwan. Khembo urged all Malawians living in diaspora and interested to be part of the movement to send a message using CFT diaspora official page  or to contact any of the current members.

Where is UTM and Chilima colourful Photos and Marketing?

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Where is UTM and Chilima colourful Photos and Marketing?

By Zakale Botomani

I have been an admirer of UTM marketing prowess. To say that the party delivers the best marketing presentation than any other political party in Malawi is the perfect description. However, as a keen follower I have observed that something is amiss lately.

Politics is at the climax in Malawi no doubt about that. We have seen the political players embarking on whistle stops trying to garner support and win potential voters. While politics is one area that interests me, as somebody from a marketing background I find myself having an eagle eye on the overall marketing strategies of the political parties. As highlighted, to say that UTM is the masters of branding is no crime, the guys know how to deliver crispy materials, well presented and catchy to the eye. Respect to their media team

Quality Photos: Chakwera and Chilima

But what has gone wrong? Sadly, I am afraid to be a bearer of bad news that the party’s marketing quality has fallen short of expected standards that they themselves set in the first place. UTM has been a party that engineered presence of high-quality photos in time as Dr Saulos Chilima is on the road. These photos have always been a delight to see, not only due to their timely delivery but the quality. I am not in a position to know who their photographer is, but one thing undeniable is that he is a talent that cannot be denied.

As a branding enthusiast, I have been shocked with the quality of photos that have been coming from the party recently. The recent whistle-stops have lacked presentation and came close to showing Dr Saulos Chilima as if he is not doing well on the ground. Those responsible for taking pictures are failing to catch the heart of the party , that aura of presentation that tightly goes together with perceived quality that has always been expected of UTM brand.

Not typical photos from UTM media

Not all is lost, as One lady I have followed for along time Winnie Nyondo continues to represent the UTM brand in the videos that she beams on her Facebook page.

I may have an eagle eye but I truly believe that many people have also observed this lack of quality photos from the once mighty men of Marketing UTM. It is my hope that the Media team of the party will have a good look at the lowering of quality that is clearly visible now .

DPP has neglected Northern region-Claims Mtambo at Rumphi rally

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DPP has neglected Northern region-Claims Mtambo at Rumphi rally

By Chalo Mvula

The Commander in Chief of CFT movement Timothy Mtambo has accused the ruling DPP government of neglecting the people of Northern region. He was speaking in Rumphi at a rally he addressed together with other alliance leaders that Included MCP director  of Youth Richard Chimwendo.  Mtambo told the thousands that gathered that the northern region has suffered from empty promises from the DPP regime.

Mtambo who started the day with whistle stops that saw him greet people in Ekwendeni and Enukweni made bold claims that DPP promise to build a University in the region has not been fulfilled. President Mutharika back in 2015   laid a stone to mark the beginning of a project to build Mombera University. 5 years down the line the university has not been built. Mtambo reminded the people that DPP promised to build a new airport in Mzuzu but has not been fulfilled. He also mentioned of Rumphi Chitipa road which has been another empty promise

Mtambo, Chimwendo , Chihana in Rumphi

Mtambo told the gathering that Peter Mutharika is a president who does not understand problems that affect Malawians. He questioned whether his many years of living abroad affected his understanding of   Malawi problems. Mtambo reminded the people that Peter Mutharika only came back to Malawi because his brother then, Bingu, was the President.  He said DPP has failed to provide drugs in hospitals and has also failed to properly investigate several atrocities including the killing of albinos.

He encouraged the gathering that a safe choice in the next presidential election will be Dr Lazarus Chakwera and Dr Chilima, leaders he described as having greater understanding of issues that affect local Malawians.

Mtambo cautioned Malawians to be careful when listening to leaders like Atupele Muluzi.  “Atupele is a leader who has never faced problems in his life as he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth”. He called on those that support UDF to wake up, dump the party and support Tonse alliance as they are just being used to achieve Muluzi’s personal family ambitions.

He reminded the people to vote for alliance torchbearer Dr Lazarus Chgakwera.  “Chakwera is promising to create jobs for young people. He will continue development from where Kamuzu left” . On claims that MCP is an evil party ,Mtambo reminded the gathering that claims that MCP is a bad party are false as the party has new leadership now. He told the gathering that all those who made MCP to be a bad party  are now part of the DPP UDF alliance citing names like Nicholas Dausi, Heatherwick Ntaba Bakili Muluzi and Henry Mussa

Also in attendance at the rally was Aford only member of parliament Yeremiah Chihana, who a few days ago raised eyebrows as he was pictured with renown DPP fixer Leston Mulli. Chihana told the gathering of his commitment to the Tonse alliance.

History of Malawi will not remember Chimulirenji as veep- Chilima hits at Adzonzi

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History of Malawi will not remember Chimulirenji as veep- Chilima hits at Adzonzi

By Chalo Mvula

Vice President on Malawi and Tonse Alliance running mate Saulos Chilima has hit out  at former Vice president  Everton Chimulirenji  and urged him to stop spouting nonsense in DPP rallies. Chilima who was speaking at rally he addressed together with Tonse alliance leaders  at Njamba, was responding to a statement made by Chimulirenji  where he accused Chilima of ousting him as the country vice president

Earlier ,at a rally that took place at Masintha in Lilongwe, Everton Chimulirenji  claimed  that  he could still have been the vice president of Malawi if not for Saulos Chilima who ousted him by going to the courts  so that elections should be nullified.  In his response Chilima firstly reminded Chimulirenji that he did not oust him from  the veep position but  it was the courts.  He questioned Chimulirenji’s ability to understand of  things  and it was the courts  and  judges who made the final court decision not Chilima.

Chilima said Chimulirenji disrespecting of the judiciary is very worrying . He attacked DPP and UDF leaders for continually disrespecting the courts of the land.

Chilima said Chimulirenji did nothing is his tenure as vice president of the country except  answering to his boss Mutharika as “yes pulofesa”. He  went on to say Chimulirenji cannot even  manage to be a vice president of DPP party.

Chilima had no kind words for the Muluzi family either. He repeated his accusation that Bakili Muluzi stole $500 thousand dollars and that the former leader should pay back the money. He reiterated that the UDF  DPP alliance  is all about protecting each other from prosecution  ”DPP and UDF alliance is an alliance of thieves” .  He warned Malawians  that they should not be hoodwinked into voting  for an alliance that is aimed at stealing from Malawians.

Huge crowd that gathered at Njamba

Chilima also had strong words for Atupele Muluzi whom he said is enjoying the privileges of a vice president  just because UTM and MCP went to court to challenge the outcome of the elections  “Atupele should know that  if we didn’t go to court  you could not be a running mate or be enjoying privileges like a vice president”.  He warned the young Muluzi to refrain from dividing the country through religious and tribal rhetoric

Chilima said the parties that form the Tonse alliance  made that decisions with the aim of bringing the country together.

Chakwera Challenges Mutharika to a debate – Wishes Muslims happy Eid

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Chakwera Challenges Mutharika to a debate – Wishes Muslims happy Eid

By Chalo Mvula

The presidential candidate of the Tonse alliance who is also the president of Malawi Congress Party has challenged President Mutharika to an election debate. Mutharika who is known for shying away from debates hasn’t been seen in public for the past two weeks and hasn’t started campaigning yet. Chakwera made the remarks at a rally he held at Kapiri in Mchinji.

Addressing the thousands of people that gathered Chakwera started by commending his alliance partners for coming together to form the grand alliance. He told the gathering that some of the alliance partners had the capability to go it alone, but have humbled themselves, joined the alliance and opted in having one presidential candidate.

Chakwera in Mchinji

Chakwera then took a shot at Mutharika, challenging him for a debate which he described as having prospects of being exciting.  It is unlikely though that Mutharika will accept the offer. DPP is known for using a strategy that sees its candidates avoid debates. Both Mutharika and running mate in the late election Everton Chimulirenji skipped the debates.  When asked by reporters at the end of the rally on what he meant by calling Mutharika for this debate Chakwera said “We usually have debates around this time , so I don’t know where Mutharika is? Mutharika should come out and let us debate issues that are affecting the nation”

Chakwera also went on to recommend religious leaders who are being bold and brave in speaking out against the evils of the current regime. The Tonse alliance torchbearer said he has so much respect for all the religions in the country. He took this opportunity to criticize political leaders who want to use religion as a tool to divide people for political gains. Chakwera expressed that he was saddened by other leaders who want to portray MCP as a party that does not accommodate Muslims   “Let me remind them that the vice president of MCP is Hon Sidik Mia who is devout Muslim, so do  not let anybody lie to you that MCP is against Muslims” Chakwera described MCP and the Tonse alliance as tolerant to people of all faiths. He then wished all Muslims a happy Eid  Mubarak celebrations.

crowds welcoming Chakwera

He urged the gathering that everyone should make sure that they go and cast their vote. Malawians have suffered for so long from problems caused by corrupt leaders and increasing levels of nepotism that limits opportunities to people from other parts of the country and only rewards a few. He promised that his government will make sure that the new Malawi should be a better Malawi for everybody.

At the rally MCP secretary general  Eisenhower Mkaka also asked the president to welcome members  who had defected from the ruling DPP party.

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