On her Facebook wall, Rudo Mello-Kapezi congratulated Dr Ben Phiri who was officially declared Shadow Member of Parliament for the  democratic Progressive Party DPP for Thyolo Central Constituency for the forthcoming General Elections slated for September 16, 2025. He was declared winner after going unopposed in the primary elections that were scheduled for Friday, 2nd May, 2025. Phiri said, “I’m deeply grateful and humbled to have gone unopposed in the primary elections. Let me also congratulate Mr. Clement Chingwalu and John Olima for emerging victorious in the primary elections for Councilors for Sambang’oma and Nchima wards respectively. He stated that going unopposed is a testament of the great service he has rendered to the constituency and the nation over the past 6 years. He further said, “As we embark on a journey towards my second term of office, I want to assure everyone that we will deliver together. In the 2019, elections, I secured over 36,000 votes out of the 38,000 cast votes representing over 97%. This time let’s win it big by bagging 99.9% for Arthur Peter Mutharika, myself and DPP shadow councilors”. He indicated that his successful term of office wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support and encouragement of several organizations, friends, family and the people of Thyolo Central constituency. He thanked everyone who played a role in his campaign bid from the bottom of his heart. He extended his special thanks  to his amazing wife, Evelyn whose prayers, emotional support, patience, and dedication have been my motivation to go on. He expressed gratitude  to Martin his young brother, and his sisters Fanny, Victoria and Rosemary Mwayi.  He said that together, they have taken this step forward, and  look forward to continuing this journey with all of them as they return to proven leadership with APM! He Thanked them you and wished them abundant blessings from God.

DPP Presidential candidate who is the Former President of the Republic of Malawi, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, held a strategic meeting with one of the prominent supporters Mike Ben Chitenje at Page House in Mangochi. The discussion focused on the party’s campaign launch and preparations for the September polls. Mutharika praised Chitenje for his generosity in donating party materials and financial support to DPP members, saying, “I’m happy with what you’re doing Mike,  continue this good work.” Chitenje pledged his unwavering support for the party, vowing to campaign across the country to ensure DPP and APM’s landslide victory in September. This meeting comes after a productive discussion with the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) at Mutharika’s residence, where key issues affecting Malawians were discussed.” Hon. Chitenje was accompanied by Mrs Joyce Mukhula.

DPP’s influential Facebook personality, Julius Mithi, has received 30 rows of DPP chitenje from renowned supporter, Mike Chitenje (a.k.a. Bangwe 1). Chitenje has been instrumental in providing party materials and financial support to DPP’s shadow MPs.   Mithi expressed gratitude to Chitenje and DPP presidential candidate, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, saying, “We’re thankful for this donation and assure you that the Northern Region stands behind APM.”   Chitenje pledged continued support, urging DPP enthusiasts in the North to remain steadfast in their backing for APM’s presidential bid on September 16.

Dear Mr. Felix Njawala, Reference is made to your open letter posted on Facebook to George Kasakula, Director General of MBC where you unfortunately and categorically cited Late Hope Chisanu and me (Steven Maseya) as victims of those who believed that controlling the MBC airwaves can prevent political change. You further indicated that we used our voices to silence dissent, only to be swept away when the inevitable happened. You also asked about our whereabouts as a result of the inevitable that occurred in 2020. You then asked George Kasukula if he wishes to walk the same path as ours?   First and foremost, let me say that UTM and especially you, have no moral grounds to blame Late Hope Chisanu and Steven Maseya for saying what we said about how you deceived Malawians, especially the youth to vote for MCP. Kasakula you are complaining about is the product of your marriage of convenience with MCP. When Kasakula was talking harsh about MBC, APM and us then, you clapped hands and showed the whole set of your teeth because you were one family with the same agenda, to deceive Malawians and grab government through violent demonstrations and the courts.   Secondly, I have been disappointed with your lack of sensitivity in mentioning Late Hope Chisanu and myself in your letter mentioning us as victims of the same government you helped ushering into power. By the way I hope you are happy that Hope Chisanu passed on to be with the Lord last year. As for me (Steven Maseya) I am in the United States of America because of your Tonse Alliance government atrocities, arbitrary arrests and I believe you are happy now.   Thirdly, if we go back to the archive, you will realize that Late Hope Chisanu and Steven Maseya said the truth about the outcome of your decisions and actions to join hands with an undemocratic party in order to grab power which you never tested. Your leader rebelled against a man who helped him to rise to a position of prominence. Therefore, I challenge you to give two examples of what we said, and I will show you that 100 + 1% of what we said has come to pass.   Fourthly, let me remind you that it is not only Steven Maseya who is suffering but millions of Malawians across the country are. UTM and MCP set the country on fire, ‘Moto wa sulufule omwe inu munakoleza ku Malawi wakolera’ people remember how you deceived them to vote for MCP. Lero mwawasiya anthu mukhola la zitosi za tambala wakuda. All this because of MCP and UTM poor economic policies.   Fifthly, let me show you why mentioning my name as a victim of your Tonse Alliance was wrong and ill timed. This is because; • I am not the one ‘eating chitedze in Malawi, • I am not the only one buying a 50 kg bag of maize at K110,000 • I am not the only one who got fired from work but majority of innocent Malawians from the Northern, Central, Eastern and Southern regions because of their region, ethnicity and political affiliation. • I am not the only one buying a 50 kg bag of fertilizer at over K100,000 • I am not the only facing the harsh reality of poor economic challenges. • I am not the only one who is buying basic commodities at high prices because of UTM and Chilima. • I am not the only one who is wondering why Malawi doesn’t have forex today when we used to have forex reserve for 6 months import cover. • I am not the one who has closed shop in Malawi because of the ailing economy.   Sixthly, instead of wasting time asking irrelevant questions about the whereabouts of Late Hope Chisanu and I, at a time when all Malawians are crying due to your poor decisions, you should be able to ask yourself the following pertinent questions; • Where is Dr Saulos Chilima now? It was Late Chisanu and Steven Maseya who warned you not to enter into an alliance with MCP because we saw this coming and you never listened. • Where is the economy now? • Where is forex today? • Where is the level of corruption today? • Where is the price of fuel now? • How much is the K4,500 bag of Fertilizer which the UTM President used to carry on his shoulders. • Where is the bullet train which UTM promised? • Where is the permanent Driving License you promised? • Where is the metal Driving License? • Where is ADMARC now? • Where is PTC? • Where is the “Canaan your promised? Are we not stuck at Bagamoyo? • Where is UTM now? • Where are you Felix Njawala today? • Where is the Alliance if what you did to APM and DPP was right?   Seventhly, I would like to bring to your attention that your decision to join hands with MCP has brought untold miseries to many members of staff at MBC and many civil servants whose sins were not political but just because they come from other regions other than the central region. They were fired from the government not because they were talking on MBC but because they belong to a different tribe. Many people from other regions and parties have been arrested, beaten and tortured under your watch and you never said anything because it was all well. If it was not for the death of Saulos Chilima you could have still been showing Kasakula your whole set of teeth by now.   If it were not for you and UTM, we could not have MCP forming government and make all people in Malawi go through hell, suffering like never before due to your poor leadership and judgment. You promised change, 1 million jobs, K14,000 passports, K4,500 for a bag of fertilizer and many lies. Today, Malawi is crying because of UTM. You ought to repent and apologize for the bad decision you collectively made as UTM leaders to enter an alliance with MCP.   In a nutshell, Mr Njawala, the fact of the matter is that Saulos Chilima and UTM played a pivotal role in helping MCP get into power and appoint George Kasakula into that position at MBC. We are where we are as a people and country because of bad judgment UTM made. If it were not for UTM deceiving young people into voting MCP into power, we would not be here talking about this issue.   So what George Kasakula is doing at MBC to you, UTM and Dr Kabambe is kukazinga nyama ya nkhumba ndi mafuta ake omwe. Sorry to use that analogy because I know you don’t eat pork but we use oil from pork to fry it good. You are actually the biggest loser in all this not Late Hope Chisanu and Steven Maseya because UTM popular vote has dropped from 20% to 7%.   May I humbly ask you to cry foul without mentioning Late Hope Chisanu and Steven Maseya who are now regarded as major political prophets or analysts for whatever we said has come to pass.   Yours truly, Steven Maseya on my behalf and on behalf of Late Hope Chisanu

State Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, leader of the Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu Party, addressed party committee members around Namisasi area in Mulanje Bale on May 2, 2025. Dr. Usi called for peace and unity, urging Malawians to refrain from political violence during the upcoming September polls. “We are all Malawians under the leadership of President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera,” Dr. Usi emphasized.” “Let’s keep our voter certificates safe and use them to shape our country’s future.” Regarding electoral alliances, Dr. Usi stated that he will publicly disclose his party’s partners in due course, but for now, he is working closely with President Chakwera to ensure Malawi’s continued development. Usi was appointed Vice President of the Republic of Malawi following the death of United Transformation Movement, Dr Saulos Chilima who died in a tragic plane crash in Chikangawa Forest in Mzimba last year. Usi was fired from the UTM following his suspicious engagements with the ruling Malawi Congress Party MCP. All along he was a Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu Party – OZAM. He only found himself in the UTM because he was a running mate to Chilima during the 2019 elections.

Former MBC Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta miserably lost primary election, which was held on Thursday, 1st May 2025 in Mulanje Pasani constituency in Mulanje against the incumbent MP Ebbie Mathanda.   The election was presided over by the DPP Elections directorate team. The following are the results. Ebbie Mathanda         286 Aubrey Sumbuleta       43 Prince Mchenga            31 Marrium Majida           23 Peter Nowa                      2 Roderick Mkaka              1 Edward Mvoliwa            0   Meanwhile Sumbuleta is still grappling with court cases over sexual abuse committed while he was working for the state broadcaster. He was arrested on 21 February 2021 on allegations of sexual misconduct. As we went to press, Sumbuleta has not yet communicated about his next move regarding his political career.