Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has disowned its member Felix Jumbe by asking the speaker of the national assembly to relocate him from the party’s benches to the independent benches. Even though Felix Jumbe won the seat for Salima Central Constituency as a member of the MCP, The Leadership has decided to disregard the will of the people of his district and forced him to independent benches. Continue reading Democratically Elected Felix Jumbe relocated to independent benches in parliament by MCP Leadership
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Expelled MP Jumbe, Chatinkha challenge MCP Pres. Chakwera over unconstitutional dismissal
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) expelled Member of Parliament (MP) for Salima Central Felix Jumbe and senior member Chatinkha Chidzanja Nkhoma have challenged the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) decision describing the move as unconstitutional and against principals of natural justice. Continue reading Expelled MP Jumbe, Chatinkha challenge MCP Pres. Chakwera over unconstitutional dismissal
Lazarus Chakwera applauded by supporters and seen as a megalomaniac by detractors
Lazarus Chakwera today justified his purging of old party loyalties claiming they were in the way of rebranding the party as it prepares to compete in the 2019 General Elections against the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and other would be challengers.
With a very ruthless hand Lazarus Chakwera Yesterday Fired Felix Jumbe, Denis Nathumba, Lyton Dzombe, Chatinkha chidzanja Nkhoma and Azam Mwale from the party for what he deems as sowing divisions within party ranks.
Lazarus Chakwera also led the charge to suspend its Secretary General (SG) Gustav Kaliwo, Spokesperson Jessie Kabwila and lawmaker Joseph Njobvuyalema while pending disciplinary hearing. Continue reading Lazarus Chakwera applauded by supporters and seen as a megalomaniac by detractors
Lazarus Chakwera taking control of MCP, demotes and fires those that oppose his Policies
LILONGWE- (MaraviPost)– Lazarus Chakwera leader of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has Engineered the firing of Salima Central legislator Felix Jumbe alongside some senior party officials including Denis Nathumba, Lyton Dzombe, Chatinkha chidzanja Nkhoma and Azam Mwale from the party for what he deems as sowing divisions within its ranks.
Lazarus Chakwera also led the charge to suspend its Secretary General (SG) Gustav Kaliwo , Spokesperson Jessie Kabwila and lawmaker Joseph Njobvuyalema while pending disciplinary hearing. Continue reading Lazarus Chakwera taking control of MCP, demotes and fires those that oppose his Policies
Can Dr Chakwera, the MCP President, arise please?
There is a saying which no-one in Malawi’s main opposition party, Malawi Congress Party (MCP), seems to have heard of.
In its original form, it goes like this: “Throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick”.
This adage underscores the folly of staying idle when someone is throwing mud at your wall. Some mud, it warns, sticks. Continue reading Can Dr Chakwera, the MCP President, arise please?
Malawi Opportunity Bank opens model service centre in Salima
SALIMA-(MaraviPost)-Opportunity Bank of Malawi (OBM)’s customers in the lakeshore district of Salima will be able to have asset financing transactions following the opening of the model service centre at the Boma.
This comes barely a few months after the bank closed down two service Centres in northern region and Nsanje district over poor business climate.
With about MK80 million spent on the facility, customers will be able to access loans, sending and buying goods and services from other countries.
Speaking to The Maravi Post on Wednesday after gracing the official opening of the model service centre, Dr. Grant Kabango of Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) expressed gratitude over facility saying will boost business among traders.
Dr. Kabango emphasized the need for financial institution to invest in tourism and attraction areas in order to facilitate business transactions where government will be able to collect enough revues for the country’s economic growth.
“The opening of this model service centre signifies how economic climate the nation is heading to. Financial institutions should invest much in upcoming townships which are also closer to the lake for boosting tourism sector.
“RBM will continue providing proper policy guidance on how best banks can work perfectly in serving the general public,” said Dr. Kabango.
Echoing on the same, Felix Jumbe, Salima Central Constituency’s Member of Parliament (MP) whose area is a beneficiary of the service centre, lauded OBM with an appeal to other financial institutions to come and invest in the area.
MP Jumbe said the area still has enough land for business venture of any kind.
“My dream of turning Salima into a modern city is fast becoming a reality. With the coming of financial institution of this nature definitely will boost business among traders as will be able to access loans for their growth, ” said Jumbe.
Bernard Mkandawire, OBM’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer assured its customers of continued quality financial services with plans to open other model facilities in different places across the nation.
Mkandawire hinted that his company will always go where it sees business environment is variable with in mind to penetrate untapped markets especially in rural areas where there is potential on tourism.
MP Felix Jumbe: ‘I had to seek protection from the Police’
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost) – The main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Salima Central Felix Jumbe who has been battling leader Lazarus Chakwera found himself seeking protection from the Malawi Police as he was warned that supporters of his party were hunting for him. Continue reading MP Felix Jumbe: ‘I had to seek protection from the Police’
Malawi needs politically and economically liberated minds to depart from immerse poverty
Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. —Jack Welch. Continue reading Malawi needs politically and economically liberated minds to depart from immerse poverty
‘Split Salima Central,’ Constituents tell Malawi Electoral Commission
SALIMA-(MaraviPost)-Maganga Citizen Forum in the lake shore district of Salima has petitioned the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to disintegrate Salima Central Constituency into two parts due to unfair distribution of social services. Continue reading ‘Split Salima Central,’ Constituents tell Malawi Electoral Commission
MCP Salima District Executive Pens Chakwera disowning Felix Jumbe
As drama continue in the old political party, the Salima District party executive has written the Malawi Congress Party President Dr Lazarus Chakwera describing Salima Central Parliamentarian Felix Jumbe as arrogant and not fit to be the leader in the area. Continue reading MCP Salima District Executive Pens Chakwera disowning Felix Jumbe