Malawi’s 72-year-old Amapiano Queen, Christina Malaya popularly know in music circles as Jetu is back with a brand new single titled ‘Wayimanya’ which has a strong message going out to her haters.
In the new track, Jetu is advising those people who hate her for no reason to mind their own business because she is not going to stop what she does.
The new song has been produced by ‘Opps On The Board’ while the video has been directed by ‘VJ Ken with financial assistance from Magic Fingers MW, an entertainment company owned by Malawi’s American-based singer Tiwonge Mhango.
Meanwhile, fans have been reacting positively to the new song as it is already enjoying airplay in different platforms.
You can watch Jetu’s new song by following the link below
The People’s Party (PP) and Malawi Forum for Unity and Development (Mafunde) have officially announced that they will be forming an alliance. The declaration was made by PP’s Secretary-General, Ben Chakhame, during a press conference in the city of Blantyre.
Chakhame explained that the alliance is a strategic move aimed at uniting political forces with similar principles and ideologies. He stated that the two parties share common goals, and this collaboration would strengthen their efforts to work together in achieving the betterment of the country.
PP and Mafunde
The announcement of the alliance comes at a time when political cooperation among opposition parties is being seen as essential to challenge the current ruling government. By aligning their efforts, PP and Mafunde aim to create a formidable force that could potentially reshape Malawi’s political landscape.
Chakhame emphasized that the alliance would focus on advancing policies that benefit the Malawian people, ensuring that their interests are at the heart of any future government decisions. He expressed confidence that the partnership would bring about positive change for the nation.
This development marks a significant shift in Malawi’s political scene, with the two parties now preparing to work together in a bid to challenge the current political establishment. The formation of the alliance has been met with varying reactions, with some seeing it as a much-needed collaboration, while others remain cautious about the practicalities of such an agreement. Time will tell how this alliance will unfold and what impact it will have on the 2025 elections.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has dismissed allegations that it is registering minors to take part in the 2025 Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections.
Andrew Mpesi, Chief Elections Officer in a statement said the voter registration system is designed to automatically verify the age of a registrant based on the date of birth provided on the National ID or the system generated receipt with a unique ID number issued by the NRB.
The purported minors from one of the videos circulating
“The voter registration system automatically rejects registration of any individual whose civil registration details show that they are not, or, would not have attained 18 years of age by polling day.”
Mpesi said MEC disputes allegations of images and video clips circulating on social media.
“Where a registrant presents a National ID card or system generated receipt with a unique ID number duly issued by the NRB, that shows they have attained the eligibility age, the Commission has an obligation to register them as voters, unless fraud is otherwise proved.”
He urged people and electoral stakeholders that have evidence suggesting that a registrant is attempting to, or has fraudulently registered by, among others, falsifying their age, are obliged to file a challenge at the voter registration centre where the registration is taking place and also provide evidence.
“The Commission will review such challenge along with any accompanying evidence and also afford the registrant an opportunity to be heard before making any decision.
“According to section 12 of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act, any person intending to register as a voter should bring proof of registration with the National Registration Bureau (NRB). For purposes of the on-going voter registration, proof of registration with theNRB is a valid National ID card; an expired National ID card and an NRB system generated slip bearing the individual’s unique ID number.”
The CEO said fraudulently obtaining registration as a voter is an offence; and that any voter who fraudulently obtained registration shall be de-registered.
He appealed to parents and guardians to desist from falsifying the age of their children and wards in order to fraudulently obtain voter registration.
He also warned persons who obtain voter registration by giving false information; aids another person to obtain voter registration by giving false information; or registers another person knowing that that person is not eligible to for voter registration shall be liable to prosecution.
Section 77 of the Constitution guarantees the right to vote for every citizen aged 18 ог who presents evidence that they would have attained that age by 16 September 2025.
Communities in Traditional Authority Mponela in Dowa have hailed their member of Parliament Darlington Harawa for initiating a piped water project in their areas.
Speaking during the project’s site handover on Wednesady Lenia Chakwawa from Senior group village headman Msampha said the project, once complete, will help end their suffering in accessing water.
Darlington Harawa
“We could walk long distances and cross flooded streams to access water and with the coming in of the project, we are very excited because our challenge will be over,” she said.
Senior Group village headman Msampha said the project will help communities access clean and safe water.
“We have been drinking salty water for quite a long time and the coming in of this project, we are very much excited,” he said.
He said they will make that once the the project is complete, to guard against vandalism to ensure the project is sustainable.
Dowa central constituency member of parliament Darlington Harawa said the project aims at alleviating the water woes people in the area have been going through.
“In the absence of clean water, people are prone to waterborne diseases such as cholera and others.
People were fetching unsafe water along the rivers which posed a great risk when the river is full. It was a big challenge,” he said.
The project which will cost K86 Million will be funded by Water Fund and Constituency Development Fund.
Once complete the project will serve 27 villages and 4028 households in TA Mponela.
Pic: Harawa- the project will alleviate water woes in the area
Renowned political and social advocate Silvester Ayuba James has sharply criticized the recently released Afrobarometer survey, describing it as baseless, biased, and lacking credibility. Ayuba’s remarks have ignited debate in political and social circles, particularly concerning the methodologies and transparency of such surveys.
According to Ayuba, the survey fails to provide detailed information about the locations where it was conducted, making its findings questionable. He emphasized that such omissions create a lack of accountability, undermining public trust in the results.
Ayuba
“The absence of clear information on where and how this survey was conducted suggests either negligence or an intentional effort to skew the findings. This is unacceptable, especially when surveys like these influence public opinion and policy discussions,” Ayuba stated during a public forum.
Ayuba further argued that the survey may not adequately represent the diversity of opinions across the country, particularly from rural and underserved areas. “Who exactly was interviewed? Were these respondents representative of the broader population, or were they a select group whose opinions align with a particular agenda?” he asked rhetorically.
In addition to questioning its methodology, Ayuba alleged that Afrobarometer may be compromised by external influences, suggesting that its findings could serve specific political or ideological interests. He called for greater transparency in funding sources and affiliations to dispel these concerns.
Ayuba proposed that independent audits and peer reviews should be a standard requirement for organizations conducting public opinion surveys. “Surveys that claim to represent the voice of the people must be subjected to rigorous scrutiny. Only then can they truly serve as tools for progress rather than instruments of division,” he argued.
The criticism from Ayuba comes at a time when public trust in data-driven studies is increasingly fragile, with many questioning the authenticity of reports that fail to disclose detailed methodologies. His remarks have prompted calls from other stakeholders for Afrobarometer to provide clarity on the contested survey, including demographic data and regional breakdowns of participants.
Afrobarometer, a widely respected organization known for its research on democracy and governance in Africa, is yet to respond to the criticism. However, Ayuba’s comments have sparked a crucial discussion on the need for transparency and fairness in the dissemination of public opinion.
As debates around the Afrobarometer survey continue, Ayuba’s criticism underscores the importance of accountability and impartiality in research that seeks to inform both citizens and policymakers. Whether Afrobarometer will address these concerns remains to be seen, but Ayuba’s remarks have undoubtedly put the organization under the microscope.
