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DPP hosts successful Southern Region Fundraising Dinner and Dance in Blantyre

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DPP hosts successful Southern Region Fundraising Dinner and Dance in Blantyre

By Burnett Munthali

Blantyre, Malawi – A diverse group of supporters, party members, and political figures gathered in Blantyre over the weekend for the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Southern Region fundraising dinner and dance. The event, held at a popular venue in the city, aimed to raise funds for the party’s activities and support for its candidates in the upcoming elections.

The dinner and dance saw attendees from various walks of life, including businesspeople, politicians, party supporters, and community leaders, all coming together to support the DPP’s campaign efforts. The event featured a vibrant atmosphere with music, traditional dances, and speeches from key party figures.

The evening kicked off with a sumptuous dinner, where guests enjoyed a variety of local and international dishes. The highlight of the evening was the dance, where party members and supporters showcased their enthusiasm with energetic performances and traditional Malawian dances. The event’s social nature created a sense of unity among the attendees, all focused on supporting the DPP’s goals for the 2025 general elections.

Speaking during the event, DPP Southern Region leadership emphasized the importance of solidarity within the party as it prepares for the next election cycle. The party’s Secretary General, alongside other prominent members, urged attendees to contribute generously and stay committed to supporting the party’s vision for the future.

The event was not only a celebration of the DPP’s southern region support base but also an important fundraising initiative. The party’s leadership stressed that the funds raised would be used to strengthen the party’s presence in the region, as well as to support the logistical needs of candidates running for office.

“We are not just gathering to have fun; we are here to ensure that DPP remains strong and well-prepared for the upcoming elections. This event is critical for helping us organize and mobilize our supporters,” one of the speakers said during the evening.

As part of the evening’s program, the party showcased its candidates for the upcoming elections, giving them an opportunity to address the crowd and outline their plans. The event served as a platform for party members to unite behind the DPP’s vision and leadership.

Supporters were encouraged to rally behind their local candidates, with the party making it clear that the road to success in the southern region depends on a collective effort from all levels of the party structure.

A Successful Night

The event ended on a high note, with party members expressing their excitement for the upcoming political season. Many attendees left feeling motivated, knowing that their contributions would play a significant role in ensuring the success of the DPP in the 2025 elections.

As the DPP continues to prepare for the elections, events like these play a crucial role in raising the necessary resources and maintaining momentum within the party. The Southern Region fundraising dinner and dance in Blantyre proved to be a successful gathering, highlighting the party’s strength and unity in the face of the challenges ahead.

With continued support from Malawians, the DPP is confident in its readiness for the upcoming elections, as it works towards shaping the future of the country.

From the Political Microscope of Ntcheu

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From the Political Microscope of Ntcheu


By Leonard Kavwenje

It is of much interest, pleasure and confidence to Malawi Congress Party(MCP) in its entirety as more districts in the country continue to make choices and revelations ahead of 2025 Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections.

Ntcheu is the latest district to express unquenchable determination to continue siding and re-electing President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera next year.

People of Ntcheu continue to speak volumes as they are flocking in large numbers to register in the second phase of the Malawi Electoral Commission(MEC) exercise.

According to spontaneous interviews in several parts of the Central Region district, President Chakwera and entire MCP are at hearts of many.

Attempts to dig deeper and find out the instrumental man behind such hopeful scenes, it is established that Reverend Mwai Kamuyambeni-MCP Shadow Member of Parliament(MP) for Ntcheu Dzonzi-Mvai is the man of the moment in the area as his political creativity of using Public Address System to woo many areas to register has attracted multitudes to register to reusher MCP in power.

Here is the observation;

“Kamuyambeni is taking the mobilisation game to every vertice of the constituency in support of Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and entire Malawi Congress Party. His job is commendable indeed.”

However, a million dollar question is, why has Ntcheu decided to opt to elect MCP next year? We tried to find answers.

From the verbatisms of the constituents came out, Dr. Chakwera is a developmentally-conscious leader.

He is spreading development projects across the land as nobody’s business.

See how he is improving the national road network to improve trade and economy.

In addition to that Chakwera’s economic empowerment dreams through the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) is working wonders here to institute economic freedom for us as well as an appropriate supplement to Affordable Inputs Program (AIP).

As people of Ntcheu, we are sure that food security, agricultural commercialisation and diversification are key.

As we talking talking, we have already applied for fertilisers loans.

At parliamentary level, these citizens of Ntcheu Dzonzi-Mvai have agreed to vote for Kamuyambeni.

“We are too delighted that next year, we’re bringing back our own political heavyweight Reverend Mwai Kamuyambeni.

“He left unfinished businesses. He must come back and finalise his brilliant development aspirations for our area. We are sure, with Chakwera as our President and Kamuyambeni as our Member of Parliament, Tsangano Road and Ntcheu Stadium Projects are to face the finishing line,” intensify Ntcheu people.

As our chart ends, they smilingly request:”We have two requests; the government to assist us with food as hunger has hit and to have some of our chiefs trip to the capital Lilongwe one day to appreciate the modern road infrastructure Chakwera and his government are putting in place.”

What people of Ntcheu have laid bare is a political puzzle to some ill-thinking and unpatriotic Malawians who expected that Ntcheu is to shun Malawi Congress Party following the exaggerative overpoliticisation of the June 10th, 2024 demise of the late hardworking Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima.

Now, my timely advice to the leadership of Malawi Congress Party is to conduct more rallies in Ntcheu, distribute all much needed campaign materials including T-shirts, caps and zitenje to all areas, allocate more development projects in Ntcheu and above all, empower influencial leaders like Kamuyambeni.

UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati highlights party growth and leadership aspirations

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UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati highlights party growth and leadership aspirations


By Burnett Munthali

At today’s UTM party conference, Secretary General Patricia Kaliati proudly outlined the party’s impressive growth since its formation. Kaliati reminded the delegates that UTM now boasts 42 councilors and 12 Members of Parliament (MPs), marking a significant leap from just four MPs during the 2019 elections. This surge in political representation, Kaliati noted, demonstrates the party’s increasing popularity and its expanding influence in the Malawian political landscape.

“From only four MPs in 2019, UTM has shown tremendous growth, with 12 MPs and 42 councilors today,” said Kaliati, emphasizing that the party’s rising success is a clear indication of its strength and the public’s growing support. She expressed optimism about the future, highlighting that the progress made over the past few years solidifies UTM as a key player in Malawi’s political scene.

Kaliati used the occasion to underline the importance of strong leadership in guiding the party towards future success. She emphasized the need for a leader who not only listens to the party members but also adheres strictly to the party’s constitution. “We are looking for a leader who is committed to our values, one who is able to unite us all while respecting the framework that our party is built on,” she said.

The search for leadership, Kaliati stressed, is not just about finding someone with the ability to lead but also someone who embodies the core principles of the party and is ready to take the party forward.

While the conference was expected to be led by UTM President Dr. Michael Usi, Kaliati explained that Usi’s current national duties as the State Vice President had prevented him from attending. “Although we had hoped for President Michael Usi to lead the conference, we understand that he is currently occupied with important national responsibilities,” Kaliati said. She assured the delegates that the president’s absence would not hinder the conference’s proceedings and that Usi’s leadership remains strong and unwavering.

Despite his absence, Usi’s vision for the party continues to guide the direction of the conference and the discussions taking place. Kaliati further reiterated the importance of unity within the party, especially as they look ahead to the 2025 general elections.

Kaliati’s speech reflects UTM’s determination to continue its rise and expand its reach across Malawi. With a growing number of MPs and councilors, the party is positioning itself as a viable force in the next election cycle. The emphasis on leadership qualities, unity, and adherence to the party constitution shows that UTM is committed to maintaining stability and integrity as it navigates future challenges.

As the party gears up for the future, the spotlight is on finding a leader who will steer the party forward while keeping its foundational values intact. With UTM continuing to gain ground, both in parliament and in local government, the next few years promise to be crucial in shaping the party’s political trajectory.

The future of UTM looks promising as it continues to grow, with a leadership search poised to determine its next steps.

Chiefs promise another landslide victory for Chakwera in Dowa

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Chiefs promise another landslide victory for Chakwera in Dowa

By Sylvester Kumwenda

Some traditional leaders in Dowa have assured President Dr Lazarus Chakwera that he will get more than 98 percent of votes in the district compared to the previous elections, because of developments he is implementing in the district and country at large.

Speaking at Dzoole Trading centre on Thursday during President Chakwera’s stopover rally, Senior Chief Dzoole said the president, who is also a leader of the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is implementing important developments which have convinced people of Dowa to entrust their faith in him, again.



These he said include road infrastructure development, good market prices for agricultural produce, health service delivery and interventions like food distribution exercises.

“Despite being a food basket, we were also affected in terms of food shortages because of recent weather patterns. But no one will die of hunger because you are distributing maize to those affected.

“As a result, if Dowa gave you 98 percent of the votes four years ago, be assured that we are targeting 100 percent in next year’s elections,” said Senior Chief Dzoole.

He also commended the president for increasing beneficiaries both under the food distribution programme and the Affordable Input Programme saying this will ensure that many people across the country should benefit.

Speaking at Kayembe Trading Centre, Senior Chief Kayembe thanked the president for bringing electricity to the area, constructing bridges, and also for the Social Cash Transfer Programme.

“A lot of ultra-poor households who cannot afford necessities are benefiting from the programme. That is why people love you.

“As chiefs, we are taking a role of making sure that people should register so that they can be able to participate in 2025 tripartite elections. In so doing Dowa can go beyond the 98 percent record,” she said.

In his remarks, Senior Chief Chakhaza during a whistle-stop tour at Bowe said the president continues to honour chiefs by considering more chiefs with an honorarium.

Traditional Authority Mponela speaking at Mponela said the president is not segregative when providing development as evidenced by country-wide projects currently underway.

He has since asked people to register.
“A good leader leads by example, that is why I have already registered and I am urging you to do the same,” he said.

Senior Chief Chakhaza

Chakwera assures completion of M1 rehabilitation

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Chakwera assures completion of M1 rehabilitation

By Sylvester Kumwenda

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has said the rehabilitation of the M1 road will unlock numerous economic activities for many Malawians.

The president made the remarks Saturday in Dowa West in the course of whistle-stop tours he held in the district.

Speaking at Mponela Trading Centre, President Chakwera said his government committed to rehabilitate the road because of the potential the project has to improve the economic activities of communities along, and in districts connected to the M1 grid.

Chakwera

“Road infrastructure development is very important because it facilitates access to social amenities like hospitals, schools and markets. Dowa is one of the agro-based districts in Malawi with heavy investments in the production of crops like maize and tobacco which require markets.

“As such, farmers in the district stand to benefit a lot because the road will open up access to markets, reducing costs of transportation of commodities, hence improving profits,” he said.

Speaking at Kayembe Trading Centre, the president said development partners like the government of the United States of America also realize the importance of road infrastructure development in the country, hence committing support.

The Malawi leader then assured that construction of the M1 road will continue to progress well until completion.

However, the president said projects must speak to each other from different angles to have meaningful development.

“As we are developing road infrastructure, we are also putting similar efforts in the sectors of education, health, technology, and trade amongst others,” he said.

Dowa Ngala Member of Parliament Arthur Mabvuto Sungitsa speaking at Kabwinja and Madisi in Senior Chief Chakhaza said it is commendable how the president has committed to rehabilitate the M1 despite various natural-related emergencies the country has been facing.

He said apart from economic opportunities, the road will also help in saving lives.

“We have been having a lot of accidents and deaths along M1 road due to the poor condition it had been for a long time. But now our road will be much safer,” he said.

Richard Chimwendo Banda, who is also a parliamentarian for Dowa East said the M1 has been under the parliamentary agenda for many years, but only realised under Chakwera’s administration.

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