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19/06/2025

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MCP will not field a candidate in the Eastern Region as part of its agreement with UDF.

A high-level meeting between senior officials from MCP and UDF is scheduled to take place tomorrow at Nkopola.

However, we can reveal that several MCP members have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the decision. They believe that endorsing UDF parliamentary candidates undermines their democratic rights and political autonomy.

Many have indicated that, should the party maintain this arrangement, they will opt to contest as independent candidates.

18/06/2025

MCP'S STRONGMAN FUNDS ZIGAWENGA - WANTS TO SMEAR MUMBA

The MCP strong-man funded a team of vagabonds and armed them with panga knives in order to stop the demonstrations that were organised by vendors. Interestingly these demonstrations were organised and funded by the same people. To put an ice cream on their cake, they have funded the vendors to claim that it was Eng. Vitumbiko A.Z. Mumba who funded the panga wielding vagabonds. Some within the team have started disclosing after their demands are not being met.

Currently, Eng. Mumba is in Japan and two days ago announced his resignation from MCP's NEC. He cited small-mega battles and small-mega lies by senior NEC Members as the reasons behind his resignation.

Mumba went on to say he doesn't have time for trivia and petty primitive politics. He might have been referring to things like these where people engage vendors in order to exploit them.

18/06/2025

MEET DR. RACHEL SIBANDE: AN ICT EXPERT, THE LADY, THE PRIDE OF MALAWI AND THE FUTURE

Dr. RACHEL Sibande is a global and digital development specialist with over 20 years’ industry experience. She has led and managed technology for development programs in over twenty-two (22) countries; at the intersection of Digital, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sectors such as health, agriculture, education, financial services, elections monitoring and disaster management.

She is a Google Scholar, having won the Anita Borg Scholary award from Google or outstanding computer science scholars in the world in 2015. She has been listed twice by Forbes as a 30 under 30 young entrepreneur in 2016 and as a new wealth creator in 2019.

In 2018, she won the Next Einstein Forum’ Climate smart track challenge for inventing a thermal chemical process for generating electricity from maize cobs for rural mini grids. She is an ambassador and a fellow of the Next Einstein Forum.

In 2014, Sibande established Malawi’s first technology and innovation hub, mHub. The hub has trained over 153,000 youths with digital skills and invested over 2.2 million USD in young and women entrepreneurs across Malawi in agribusiness, health and energy domains among others creating more than 23,000 jobs.

As an extension of the artefact she developed as part of her Doctoral studies in Computer Science at Rhodes University in South Africa; Sibande has led the deployment of technology solutions for elections monitoring in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Lesotho and Sierra Leone.

Career wise, Dr Sibande has worked for Global organisations such as the Gates Foundation, the largest philanthropic donor in the world leading the Artificial Intelligence work in Africa. She also served as Senior Director for Africa at the United Nations Foundation for 7years where she led Big Data and Artificial Intelligence work in health, agriculture, and education in Africa. Prior to that she had led USAID funded programs in the East Africa region including Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi in the Agriculture domain championing the integration of smallholder farmers in national and regional markets.

Sibande holds a PhD in Computer Science from Rhodes University in South Africa, and Executive Masters in Business Administration from the number one University in the world- Oxford University; another Masters degree in Information Theory, Coding and Cyrptography from Mzuzu University and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from the University of Malawi.

She is a daughter of the soil, born and raised in Malawi. She is a Catholic faithful and was raised as a Presbyterian. She has lived experiences of Malawi as a common Malawian girl working her way to the Global echelons of power and influence. She is very fluent in a number of local languages including Chichewa and Tumbuka.

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Rachel Sibande Technology Enthusiast and Social Entrepreneur I am a digital development specialist with over 20 years of experience in academia, technology, and social enterprise. I have managed technology projects in 22 low- and middle-income countries and have worked at the intersection of Digital...

17/06/2025

April 15, 2025 we reported about Leah Malekano’ resignation.

Two months down the line . We are vindicated .

We report the future news and stand by our reporting always .

Leah Malekano Resigns from Zodiak; Talks Underway to Convince Her to Stay

Leah Malekano has tendered her resignation from Zodiak, but discussions and negotiations are currently in progress in an effort to persuade her to remain with the company.

12/06/2025

In a shocking revelation, it has been established that the police officer who discharged live ammunition at unarmed lawyer Bob Chimkango was drunk on duty, sparking outrage and raising concerns about law enforcement conduct in Malawi. According to eyewitnesses cited in the official police report, officers manning the roadblock observed a vehicle approaching with a visibly deflating rear tire....

By our correspondent in BangweIn a shocking revelation, it has been established that the police officer who discharged live ammunition at unarmed lawyer Bob Chimkango was drunk on duty, sparking outrage and raising concerns about law enforcement conduct in Malawi. According to eyewitnesses cited in....

12/06/2025

As Malawi grapples with a deepening economic crisis, with citizens struggling to make ends meet, civil servants and security agencies pleading for salary increases, and hospitals running out of essential medicines. The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has announced plans to pay MK666 million in nomination fees for its parliamentary and local government candidates.Only this publication can reveal. According to a private communication seen by this publication, the party will cover fees for all its candidates contesting in the 2025 elections....

As Malawi grapples with a deepening economic crisis, with citizens struggling to make ends meet, civil servants and security agencies pleading for salary increases, and hospitals running out of essential medicines. The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has announced plans to pay MK666 million in nominatio...

12/06/2025

MCP to Pay MK666 Million in Nomination Fees for 228 MP and 480 Council Aspirants

As Malawi grapples with a deepening economic crisis, with citizens struggling to make ends meet, civil servants and security agencies pleading for salary increases, and hospitals running out of essential medicines.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has announced plans to pay MK666 million in nomination fees for its parliamentary and local government candidates.Only this publication can reveal.

According to a private communication seen by this publication, the party will cover fees for all its candidates contesting in the 2025 elections.

The message reads:

“Good afternoon Hon Members,
I have some good news. Please take note that the Party will pay nomination fees for ALL its candidates at all contested levels. The Secretariat will make further administrative announcements.”

The breakdown of the fees is as follows: MK2.5 million for each of the 228 parliamentary aspirants, totaling MK570 million, and MK200,000 for each of the 480 councilor aspirants, totaling MK96 million.

This revelation has raised serious questions among citizens and watchdog organizations about the source of these funds, especially given the party’s failure to disclose its financing mechanisms.

The timing has added to public outrage, as Malawi’s poverty index has worsened over the past five years, slipping from position 75 to 80 globally despite government promises of economic reform.

Critics argue that the MCP’s financial decision is tone-deaf in a country burdened by corruption, poor economic management, and growing inequality. Several scandals have rocked the Chakwera administration, involving alleged siphoning of public funds. Yet, no significant action has been taken against those implicated.

In a further blow to confidence in the government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently cancelled its credit facility for Malawi, citing concerns over financial mismanagement, policy failures, and persistent corruption.

The MCP’s move has left many Malawians shocked and demanding accountability. In a climate where most citizens are suffering and public services are deteriorating, the party’s ability to mobilize such significant resources has intensified calls for transparency and independent audits.

11/06/2025

Chakwera goes to Mangochi again tomorrow.

We can confirm that he has a series of meetings lined up with people from tomorrow evening .

11/06/2025

Drunk Cop Shoots Unarmed Lawyer Over Petty Dispute: Midima Court Slams Police Brutality.

By our correspondent in Bangwe.

In a shocking revelation, it has been established that the police officer who discharged live ammunition at unarmed lawyer Bob Chimkango was drunk on duty, sparking outrage and raising concerns about law enforcement conduct in Malawi.

According to eyewitnesses cited in the official police report, officers manning the roadblock observed a vehicle approaching with a visibly deflating rear tire. Despite signaling the driver to stop, the car passed the checkpoint and came to a halt just meters beyond. What followed, however, was an abuse of power that nearly turned deadly.

One of the officers, allegedly demanding money, confronted Mr. Chimkango. An argument ensued. The officer reportedly assaulted the lawyer, provoking a defensive reaction in the heat of the moment.

Instead of de-escalating, the officer escalated the situation to a near-execution, firing live rounds at the stationery vehicle, luckily Chimkango was not in the car.

In a rare moment of judicial clarity, the Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court at Midima dismissed the case against Chimkango, ordering only a minor fine of MK15,000 for what it termed an insignificant offense.

In delivering judgment, the court condemned the use of lethal force against civilians, particularly one who grew up in the area and whose parents still reside there.

The presiding magistrate posed a chilling question: “If bonafide members of the community are met with such brutal force for small issues, what fate awaits those who are strangers to the area?”

The court didn’t mince words, warning police against the reckless use of force and stressing that justice will eventually catch up with officers who abuse their power, no matter how long it takes.

It was also established that Chimkango has no gun shot wounds and there was no car chase as earlier reported by the police.

11/06/2025

MCP Youths In Illegal Construction on Restricted Land in Area 3, Lilongwe Young Road Street

Brick fences are currently being built in Area 3, along Lilongwe Young Road Street. The land has been divided into plots, reportedly for senior MCP officials. However, this area is not suitable for construction—large water pipes belonging to the Lilongwe Water Board pass through it, and development on this land is officially prohibited.

Lilongwe City Council had initially intervened to stop the construction, but due to political influence, the building works have continued. Party-aligned bouncers have even been stationed at the site to block further enforcement by city officials. This has created a situation where even the Lilongwe Water Board is unable to act.

MCP youths are now more powerful than any security arm in the country .

Even the Army can’t touch them not the police .

09/06/2025

Government‑aligned operatives, including the state broadcaster, are aggressively pushing a narrative about Arthur Peter Mutharika’s (APM’s) health. History shows that whenever this administration is planning something sinister, it first primes public opinion—mafia‑style—by spreading carefully crafted propaganda. Earlier Attempts to Block APM’s Candidacy Trumped‑up charges. A frustrated, self‑styled “chief mourner,” Allan Ntata, was effectively made de facto head of the Anti‑Corruption Bureau (ACB) and told to unearth dirt on APM....

Government‑aligned operatives, including the state broadcaster, are aggressively pushing a narrative about Arthur Peter Mutharika’s (APM’s) health. History shows that whenever this administration is planning something sinister, it first primes public opinion—mafia‑style—by spreading care...

09/06/2025

MCP Allegedly Plotting Assassination of APM — “Illness” Storyline Seen as Strategic Smokescreen

Government‑aligned operatives, including the state broadcaster, are aggressively pushing a narrative about Arthur Peter Mutharika’s (APM’s) health. History shows that whenever this administration is planning something sinister, it first primes public opinion—mafia‑style—by spreading carefully crafted propaganda.

Earlier Attempts to Block APM’s Candidacy

1. Trumped‑up charges. A frustrated, self‑styled “chief mourner,” Allan Ntata, was effectively made de facto head of the Anti‑Corruption Bureau (ACB) and told to unearth dirt on APM. Despite exhaustive probing, nothing incriminating surfaced.

2. Age‑limit bill. A well‑funded push to amend the constitution and bar APM on age grounds collapsed.

The Alleged Assassination Plot

With legal options exhausted, the conspirators have reportedly moved to physical elimination—either via slow‑acting poison or a staged accident. The plan, said to be at an advanced stage, allegedly involves hired assassins from Burundi, the Central African Republic, and Israel, supported by a handful of local actors. Planning meetings have been traced to:
• Mpale Cultural Village, Mangochi
• Ufulu Gardens, Lilongwe

Key Players and Financing
• Allan Ntata (the same “chief mourner”) is now believed to be on the conspirators’ payroll and has purportedly been promised MK 5.5 billion.

• Ntata has flown to the United Kingdom four times in recent months for clandestine meetings, money‑laundering arrangements, and further coordination.

• Anderson Mkakyelu (a.k.a. Orama Namalomba)—infamous for secretly recording former ACB Director Martha Chizuma—is alleged to be leveraging family‑level access to Page House to facilitate the plot from within.

He is linked to a close “family member “ inside the page house who is responsible for day to day handling of Mutharika’s routines. He in the past two weeks shared the information exchanged between Mutharika and other Senior DPP officials over the phone .He is a man who is entrusted and Deep inside the page house.

With APM currently abroad, the timing is ideal for the conspirators, hence their intensified effort to seed the “illness” story and mask any sudden “tragic” development.

Our Counter‑Measures.

Our surveillance teams are monitoring every move. We possess audio and video recordings of the conspirators’ planning sessions. Should they proceed, we will expose every individual involved and bring their entire operation into the open.