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Justice Will Kill Me,” Says Bishop Kachenje, Blasting DPP for Betraying Loyal Activists

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Justice Will Kill Me,” Says Bishop Kachenje, Blasting DPP for Betraying Loyal Activists

By Vincent Gunde

Activist Bishop Kachenje, one of the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) former foot soldiers, has come out openly to tell the party and President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika that “justice will kill him.”

Bishop Kachenje had been quiet ever since he released a video clip alongside Comrade Lytone Mangochi, in which they complained that some DPP ministers had switched off their mobile phones because they no longer wanted to listen to them.

In that video, Bishop Kachenje and Lytone Mangochi assured the DPP and President Mutharika that “2030 is not far.” They claimed that the genuine activists and journalists who fought courageously for Mutharika to win the elections would be called back to duty to help the DPP win again.

The two observed that the DPP and President Mutharika have completely forgotten the people who suffered, were hunted, and were targeted for death, saying all these people are now being treated as less important.


They thanked the DPP and President Mutharika for using activists and journalists as ladders to advance their political agendas but warned that the cries of these people are a bad omen for the entire DPP membership and supporters.

Speaking through a video clip, Bishop Kachenje said it pains him to see people who were insulting and castigating the DPP and Professor Mutharika because of his old age now being given positions in government.

Bishop Kachenje said it also pains him to see some DPP members nursing wounds, and others whose property was confiscated for supporting the DPP and Professor Mutharika. He said these people are all in pain and suffering, yet no one is listening to their cries.

He added that some people were arrested and re-arrested, hunted like wild animals, but thanks to Almighty God, they are alive today. He said the DPP and President Mutharika have completely forgotten them.

“I am appealing to all Malawians: let us remember one another in times of sorrow and happiness,” said Bishop Kachenje.

He warned the DPP and President Mutharika that the people they have taken on board do not love the DPP with all their hearts. When things go wrong in the DPP, he said, they will all return to their own political parties. He appealed to the DPP not to entertain MCP members.

The activist pleaded with the DPP that when they are remembering the youth of Lilongwe and Blantyre, they should also be reminded that there are youth in the Lower Shire districts of Nsanje and Chikwawa.

He noted with great concern that the youth and church leaders of the Lower Shire districts are being treated as outcasts, advising the government that Lower Shire youth must be included in its programs.

Finally, Bishop Kachenje thanked the Mayor of Blantyre City Council, Isaac Jomo Osman, for the love he has shown in standing together with genuine activists and journalists who were used and dumped by the DPP. He prayed to God to continue giving Osman wisdom in looking after the welfare of the youth in Malawi.

Jumah says Malawi stopped having servant leadership in 1994

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Jumah says Malawi stopped having servant leadership in 1994


By Vincent Gunde

Revolutionary leader of Muvi wa Chilungamo Revolutionary Party (MRP) Bantu Saunders Jumah, says Malawi stopped having servant leaders the day democracy and multiparty got misinterpreted in 1994 claiming that many thought it is time to break the laws.

Jumah said Malawi has been a nation under the law from 1964 to 1994 saying citizens were not abiding to all the laws but there was sanity in the abiding of the laws governed by one party state.

He said it was the wish of all leaders  who fought democracy and multiparty in exile that the people be under the law but politicians living in the country misinterpreted multiparty as time to do what pleases one.

The Revolutionary leader said from 1994, many people started breaking the law observing that before multiparty democracy, land management was under the law, 32 years later, land management is not the law, politicians are in the forefront breaking the laws in land management for their own benefit.

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He has noted with a great concern that the country’s economy is continuing shrinking, the local currency is continuing to devalue itself and again, today, Malawi is a vulnerable nation, poverty is multiplying in the hearts of citizens.

Jumah said Malawi is one country which has failed to set its foundation based on the law, saying this is the reason the country is failing to prosper because it has no foundation, Malawi has become a playing ground for all, including foreigners.

” Foreigners are vending on our resources, those that are enforcing the laws are politicians, the leadership fail to maintain the laws, they are involved in black markets selling Dollars, the country has been messed up,” said Jumah.

He said Malawi is a country that is governed by the laws but politicians have managed to weaken the laws through their concentration on state corruption, claiming that ever since democracy and multiparty politics were introduced in 1994, no leader has defended corruption but condoned it.

The Revolutionary leader said what people in Malawi see is not the crisis of leadership but justice saying this is why Muvi wa Chilungamo – the Spear of Truth has risen up to be the voice of the voiceless citizens that resources of Malawi benefit all regions, and corruption is punished not protected.

He has appealed to Malawians regardless of their political party affiliations to join the Movement for Change by standing up, speaking out, organizing and mobilizing themselves in pushing for the country’s real transformation.

He has expressed hope that everyone in the country will rise up and  speak out, for how long shall the citizens continue to suffer while politicians are enjoying and for for how long shall their country be poor while it has abundant resources to make itself rich?

The Revolutionary leader said change must come from each and every person that together they can rebuild their country and bring justice by saying enough is enough, power people power.

DMI University, CIC Insurance partner to boost student employability

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DMI University, CIC Insurance partner to boost student employability



By Chisomo Phiri

DMI University on Thursday entered into a five-year partnership with CIC Insurance aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and industry demands.

Speaking during the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony in Lilongwe,DMI University Principal Dafter Khembo said the partnership is
expected to enhance students’ career readiness by integrating practical experience into their studies through structured internship programmes.

He said the agreement will also help students translate classroom knowledge into real-world skills.


“When students combine theoretical knowledge from the classroom with practical industry experience, we are able to develop well-rounded individuals who can meaningfully contribute to the country’s development,” said Khembo.

CIC Insurance Managing Director Zachary Wambugu said the partnership will also support student research, particularly in areas aligned with industry needs.

“The research component will be flexible and demand-driven. We will collaborate with students on projects related to product development and emerging market needs as they arise,” said Wambugu.

DMI University is a private higher education institution established in 2011 and accredited by the National Council for Higher Education(NCHE).

The university operates campuses in Mangochi, Lilongwe and Blantyre, offering programmes in fields such as business, education, social work and computer science, with a focus on employable skills and holistic development.

On the other hand,CIC Insurance is a subsidiary of the Kenya-based CIC Insurance Group, a regional financial services provider founded in 1968 that offers a range of insurance and investment solutions across East and Southern Africa.

The group has been operating in Malawi since its regional expansion, providing general insurance, life assurance and other financial products tailored to individuals and businesses.

UNDP commits support to Malawi’s agricultural commercialisation agenda

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UNDP commits support to Malawi’s agricultural commercialisation agenda



By Chisomo Phiri

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged support towards Malawi’s agricultural commercialisation agenda, with a focus on strengthening the banana, rice, and soya bean value chains.

UNDP Deputy Country Representative, Chika Charles Aniekwe, made the remarks in Lilongwe on Thursday during a roundtable discussion on the three crops under the Ulimi ndi Chilengedwe (UCHI) project.



Aniekwe said the three value chains have strong potential to drive Malawi’s agricultural transformation, noting that improved productivity, expanded agribusiness opportunities, and higher incomes for smallholder farmers could be achieved through targeted investment and coordination.

He, however, stressed the need for stronger partnerships and coordinated action among government institutions, the private sector, financial service providers, development partners, and research institutions to address systemic challenges affecting agricultural value chains.

On his part, Secretary for the Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism, Wiskes Mkombezi, said the government already has policies and strategies in place aimed at transforming the selected value chains under the UCHI project.

He highlighted the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives involved in various value chains, including banana, rice, and soya bean production and processing.

Speaking on the same, Mwapata Institute Executive Director William Chadza, whose organisation conducted an in-depth analysis of the three value chains, noted that Malawi is currently not producing enough to meet both domestic and export demand.

He cited challenges such as limited access to clean planting materials, including seeds and suckers, as well as poor farming practices, as key factors contributing to low production of the three crops, which he described as highly in demand.

The roundtable discussion was held under the theme ‘Turning potential into commercial outcomes: strengthening implementation for inclusive commercialisation.’

Muluzi pushes for multi-sector reform to address national setbacks

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Muluzi pushes for multi-sector reform to address national setbacks



By Chisomo Phiri

President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Atupele Muluzi, has called for national reflection on Malawi’s future, saying the country is currently at a decisive moment that requires collective action and renewed leadership.

Speaking in an interview with 247 Malawi News, Muluzi said Malawians must seriously consider the direction the country is taking and whether current approaches are effectively addressing persistent socio-economic challenges.

“Malawi stands at a crossroads. The real question is: what do we truly want as a nation?” he said.

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He warned against ignoring the difficulties faced by citizens, which he attributed to systemic inefficiencies and leadership failures, and urged a shift toward practical solutions and institutional reform.

Muluzi emphasized that meaningful progress would require collaboration across all sectors of society, including government, opposition parties, civil society, the media, and the private sector.

He further stated that reform efforts should be driven both from within government through accountability and honesty in acknowledging shortcomings, and from outside through sustained civic engagement and constructive pressure for change.

The UDF leader, who contested the September 16, 2025 presidential election but performed below expectations in a crowded field, said Malawi’s political landscape requires renewed commitment from all stakeholders if the country is to achieve meaningful transformation.

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