A call has gone out to journalists and civil society organizations in Kasungu to seek mental health support whenever they feel traumatized in the course of their work. These groups are prone to mental health challenges because a large part of their work involves amplifying the voices of the voiceless and holding authorities accountable —…
Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has led the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) out of opposition, securing an insurmountable victory in the presidential race contested by 17 candidates. This comes five years after the DPP was toppled from power by the Chakwera-led Tonse Alliance in the 2020 fresh election. Mutharika appeared on the ballot with former Malawi…
The country’s first citizen and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, has conceded defeat before the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) declares a winner in the September presidential election. In his national address on Wednesday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, Dr. Chakwera congratulated Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, who has…
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) torchbearer, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, has garnered 1,520,982 votes, leaving Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, a distant second by at least a million votes in nine districts and two cities. During a press briefing held at the National Tally Centre in the capital city, Lilongwe, Malawi…
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced the official results for the presidential election in Kasungu Municipality Constituency, with Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera amassing 8,818 votes to lead the race. MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja made the announcement at the National Tally Centre in the capital city, Lilongwe. According to Justice Mtalimanja,…
The District Commissioner (DC) for Kasungu James Kanyangalazi has urged the people of Kasungu to remain patient and peaceful as they wait for the official results of the September 16 General Elections. Kanyangalazi said this at the District Tally Centre housed at Chankhanga CDSS Hall after receiving results from all Constituency Tally Centres. The DC…
The people of Kasungu are upbeat that health service delivery will improve at Kasungu District Hospital and in other health centres following the donation of medical equipment and supplies by The Patriots. The Patriots, comprised of Malawians at home and in the USA, have donated HDU beds and patient monitors, diagnostic tools (X-ray and ultrasound…