Reports reaching our publication shows that Orama Namalomba, the individual who recorded Martha Chizuma, has allegedly received K10 million to target prominent figures and government critics.

Known by his real name, Anderson Mwakyelu, he currently faces theft charges for allegedly claiming allowances for 1,000 nights in a single year during his tenure as an accountant in the Accountant General’s office.

It is reported that he was subsequently promoted to a director position as a reward for his role in the Chizuma case, with protection from Police Head of Operations, Commissioner Muwanga.

Mwakyelu is reportedly using his influence to defame figures such as Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, DPP, UTM and AFORD officials, Catholic bishops and judiciary members.

Additionally, he is said to have fabricated a story targeting Prophet Shepherd Bushiri as part of his broader campaign.

According to sources, Mwakyelu has been promised a new position at the State House if he continues his efforts.

He has allegedly been coordinating his activities using the phone number +265 99 937 5158, in collaboration with senior Malawi Congress officials and Commissioner Muwanga.

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera today led Malawians in commemorating the 2024 Poppy Day at Zomba War Memorial Tower in Zomba.

The ceremony also marked Centenary (100 years) Celebrations of the War Memorial Tower’s existence. It was commissioned on 15th January, 1924.

Observed on 11th November annually among Commonwealth member States, Poppy Day, also referred to as Remembrance Day, was set aside in honor of the sacrifices made by military men and women, who died in the line of duty, during the Two Major World Wars, and also other Wars.

The Malawi leader, was the first to lay a Wreath at the War Memorial Tower, in honour of the fallen heroes followed by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Madalitso Kazombo and Deputy Chief Justice, Lovermore Chikopa SC

MDF Commander Paul Valentino Phiri, Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) Colleen Zamba also laid their wreaths representing Defence Force and Civil Service respectively.

The opposition was represented by Zomba Chisi Member of Parliament, Mark Botomani.

During the ceremony,a living war veteran, Warrant Officer Class 1, Frank Masiano represented all war veterans who took part in wars by laying a wreath while Tanzanian Ambassador to Malawi, Agness Kayola represented members of the Diplomatic Corps in laying wreath.

In Lilongwe, Chakwera was represented by Youths and Sports Minister, engineer Uchizi Mkandawire while in Mzuzu, Chakwera was represented by Agriculture Minister, Pastor Sam Kawale.

Dr. Kondwani Nankhumwa, President of the Peoples Development Party (PDP), on Friday embarked on a voter registration awareness campaign in Blantyre, ahead of next year’s polls.

During his campaign, Nankhumwa met with area committees to strengthen the party’s grassroots.

In Lunzu, Chilomoni, and Macheka, he addressed supporters and sympathizers, exuding confidence that the PDP will form the next government.

Senior officials accompanied him on this outreach, which follows his recent visits to Phalombe, Chiradzulo Mulanje and Neno

As a seasoned politician and former senior cabinet minister, Nankhumwa brings a wealth of experience to the table.

He previously served as leader of opposition in Parliament.

With a strong track record in government, Nankhumwa aims to tackle poverty and unemployment, while improving Malawi’s infrastructure and education system.

His leadership skills and vision for a better Malawi have made him a formidable force in the country’s political landscape.

Political analysts, Humphreys Mvula and George Chaima have outright dismissed the Economist Intelligent Unit report that is suggesting that President Dr Lazarus Chakwera may lose power before next year’s election through impeachment due to economic meltdown, hunger and unemployment levels that have engulfed his administration.

But reacting to the report, two prominent social and economic analysts, Humphreys Mvula and George Chaima have ripped apart the report saying it is biased and questions its sample size.

In his remarks, Mvula says there are no reports that suggest that Malawians can rise against government to topple president Chakwera before elections or through impeachment.

“How did they come up with the sample? How did they come up with the sensational report ahead of election with 11months to go? MCP and DPP are the most stable parties in the country and the report is a “mockery” as from now up to elections, there will be activities that will sway voters either way so am slow to accept the wholesale understanding of the report,” said Mvula.

In his remarks, Chaima said though he acknowledges that Malawians are struggling on basic needs with the government of MCP, but to suggest that Chakwera can be impeached at the moment is sheer power play.

“Yes no doubt Malawians are struggling to make ends meet. But the sample was taken by economists to survey the economic policies of the Chakwera administration and tailor them to people’s income, but to go and declare that it will end into impeachment is very ‘childish’ and no Malawian will agree that at the moment,’ said Chaima.

Reacting to the report, MCP Publicity Secretary, Dr Jessie kabwila dismissed the report calling it an outlier.

EIU, has also predicted that MCP may return power by coopting all small parties to push them to the finishing line.

Reacting to the report, DPP Publicity Secretary, Shadric Namalomba says DPP is geared to win the 2025 polls based on the economic policies that MCP government has failed to impalement.

Section 86 of the constitution says :The President or First Vice-President shall be removed from office where the President or First Vice-President, as the case may be, has been indicted and convicted by impeachment. But looking at the numbers in Parliament, the opposition can not win that battle as government side has a numerical advantage.

To make matters worse, president or vice president can only be indicted after committing “serious crimes” that have not even mentioned in the constitution.

President Lazarus Chakwera has assured people of Dwangwa that government is committed to rehabilitate roads which are damaged to ensure quality standards.

Speaking Thursday, during a whistle-stop tour at Dwangwa Trading Centre in Nkhotakota district, Chakwera stated that the rehabilitation of the Dwangwa – Nkhotakota road is taking time to ensure quality work.

“ It is worrisome to see how the road is destroyed but we are going to make sure that the project which is already underway should be completed but with quality standards,” he said.

President Chakwera appealed to eligible voters, to participate in the registration process in readiness for the 2025 General Elections.

By Sheminah Nkhoma