Malawian musician Joe Gwaladi has released a new song featuring Man Duda that has ignited a firestorm of reactions online.
The song, which praises Malawi Congress Party leader and President Lazarus Chakwera, has sparked a heated debate about the intersection of music and politics in the country.
Gwaladi
The 5:35-minute song, which blends traditional danceable rhythms with modern beats, opens with Gwaladi’s deep vocal intro, featuring the lines “MCP chipani chathu a Chakwera woyeeee.” The lyrics, which translate to “MCP is our party, Chakwera is great,” have been seen as a bold endorsement of the president and his party.
The song’s music video, posted on Dan Lu’s Facebook page, has generated a lot of buzz, with many users weighing in on the song’s message and Gwaladi’s motivations.
Some have accused Gwaladi of chasing money and using his talent for personal gain, while others have praised him for supporting the president and his party.
Vincent Bernard Nambuzi, a Facebook user, commented, “Deep down, Gwaladi cannot vote for Chakwera.
He is chasing money, and he should use his talent to earn it.
The debate surrounding Gwaladi’s song highlights the complex relationship between music and politics in Malawi. With general elections on the horizon, many artists are using their platforms to express their views and support their preferred candidates.
As the country prepares to go to the polls, it will be interesting to see how music and politics intersect in the coming months.
Malawi’s National Women’s Football Team, the Scorchers, recently suffered a 3-1 defeat to Ghana in a friendly match.
Despite the loss, Coach Lovemore Fazili remains optimistic about the team’s chances in the upcoming Women’s African Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Angola in October this year.
Fazili’s confidence in his team is evident in his decision to stick with the current lineup, particularly the goalkeeper, despite criticism from sports analyst Kim Kamau.
Kamau believes that the team needs to strengthen its defense and consider a change in goalkeeping to improve their performance.
The Scorchers’ recent record hasn’t been impressive, with five losses in six friendly matches.
However, Fazili’s unwavering faith in his team could be the catalyst for a turnaround.
As the team prepares to face Angola, the question on everyone’s mind is: will Fazili’s strategy pay off?
The upcoming match against Angola will be a crucial test for the Scorchers. Can they overcome their defensive woes and make a strong impression in the qualifiers?.
President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Vice President Michael Usi to represent Malawi at Mozambique’s 50th Independence Anniversary Celebrations.
The event, scheduled for June 25, 2025, in Maputo, underscores the strong historical, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations.
Usi
VP Usi departs for Mozambique, questions arise about who will oversee national affairs in President Chakwera’s absence, particularly with his upcoming trip to Abuja for the AFREXIM bank meetings.
The government is yet to make an official announcement on this matter.
The visit highlights Malawi and Mozambique’s commitment to regional cooperation through SADC and their shared interests in cross-border trade and development.
With VP Usi’s delegation, Malawi aims to strengthen diplomatic relations and foster collaboration in various sectors.
The timing of this visit is significant, as it comes at a crucial moment for regional integration and economic development in Southern Africa. By participating in Mozambique’s independence celebrations, Malawi demonstrates its solidarity with neighboring countries and its dedication to African unity.
It was a typical Monday morning in Blantyre when Hon. Sameer Suleman, the Member of Parliament for Blantyre City South East Constituency, received a letter from Jivason and Company, a law firm representing Hon. Dr. Jessie Kabwila.
The letter was dated June 23, 2025, and demanded MK500 million in compensation for defamation.
Suleman
According to the letter, Hon. Sameer Suleman had allegedly defamed Hon. Dr. Jessie Kabwila during a Democratic Progressive Party rally held in Blantyre on June 8, 2025.
The rally was broadcast on Times Television, and Hon. Sameer Suleman had twisted a joke about Hon. Vitumbiko Mumba cracking jokes about many issues.
The letter stated that Hon. Dr. Jessie Kabwila was humiliated and verbally attacked by Hon. Sameer Suleman’s remarks, which were broadcast on television and social media.
The law firm cited a criminal offense under section 6 of the Gender Equality Act of the Laws of Malawi and demanded damages for defamation in the sum of MK500 million.
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has expressed optimism about the adoption of home-grown economic theories, saying they have the potential to transform and stabilise Malawi’s economy.
Chithyola made these remarks during the Dynamic Leaders and Governance Forum (DLGF) held in Lilongwe.
He stated that Malawians now increasingly recognise the need to embrace locally-developed economic strategies rather than relying on foreign models such as Classical, Keynesian, and Marxian theories, which have been applied for decades.
Chithyola
Chithyola emphasised that Malawi’s economic context requires bold, tailored decisions that support practical solutions and inclusive participation in economic activities by local citizens.
He posed thought-provoking questions, saying: “For instance, we talk about mega farms. How many local people are actively participating? In the mining sector, how many Malawians are involved?”
The Finance Minister lamented that even individuals who believe they are knowledgeable often lack awareness about ongoing mining activities and how they can take part in them.
He revealed that the time has come to adopt what he termed “terramaid economic theories”—approaches that prioritise widespread participation of Malawians in economic transformation.
Chithyola stressed: “I think the focus has to be on production, production, and production if we are to change our economic story. Supply must exceed demand in order for us to stabilise our economy.”
He further expressed concern over Malawi’s overdependence on imported goods, which continues to drain the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
He also pointed out that Malawi is not producing enough for export, with most production being consumed domestically.
The Minister emphasised that Malawi must increase production while also adding value to its goods in order to compete effectively in regional and global markets.
“There must be deliberate efforts to balance our trade—exporting more while importing less,” he said.
He noted that a stronger export base would help the country accumulate and preserve its foreign currency reserves.
In his contribution, Reverend Dr. Zaac Kawalala highlighted that despite decades of independence and the presence of many educated professionals, Malawi continues to rely on borrowed economic models that are not tailored to its unique context.
Kawalala criticised this trend, stating: “Malawi does not register its economy the same way Western countries do. We cannot continue with economic colonialism, where those who once scrambled for Africa’s resources return as advisors to dictate what we must do. That is not the way forward.”
He stressed the need for Malawi to utilise home-grown solutions, citing Kenya as an example where government-to-government models have helped reduce fuel prices and stabilise the local currency.
Kawalala also called on Malawians to be patriotic and nationalistic, and to stand up for the vulnerable and poor as a way to ensure inclusive national progress.
The DLGF brought together government officials, civil society organisations, faith leaders, academics, and representatives from the private sector.
