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Muvi Wa Chilungamo urges Malawians power belongs to the people not politicians

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Muvi Wa Chilungamo urges Malawians power belongs to the people not politicians


By Vincent Gunde

Revolutionary leader of Muvi wa Chilungamo Revolutionary Party (MRP) Bantu Saunders Jumah the Utopian, has urged Malawians to stand up with their voice when things are getting wrong in the country claiming that power belongs to them and not the party that is ruling them.

Jumah said a country that cannot do self introspection cannot change reforms observing that a country cannot change because of politicians but the way people think for their country, that’s the genesis of development.

He said for 62 years of independence, the country was trained to survive by accepting poverty to be the norm, corruption not to end and suffering as their destiny reminding Malawians that destiny means success without hunger, corruption and sufferings.



Speaking through a Revolutionary voice, Jumah said Malawi has every resource to make itself rich but the system of politics it is following has made the citizens to think smaller, they depend and rely on politicians for survival.

Jumah has challenged Malawians that they can remove all the presidents and put Jesus Christ as their president, corruption wil not end because the system is the same and what changes are the people.

He said in June, 2020  Malawians voted the DPP out of government because it was too corrupt for MCP alliance only to discover that MCP leaders are the hungry people, they were more corrupt than DPP leaders and in September, 2025 they voted them out of government.

The Revolutionary leader has called upon the youth of Malawi, traditional leaders to adopt mindset change for their country to move forward not backwards as it is today saying removing just only leaders from power will not end corruption but the system.

He said Muvi wa Chilungamo Revolutionary Party is opening the eyes, it is a cultural and economic Movement of Mindset Change – there is need for Malawi to have a generation that will celebrate wealth creation, a generation that will be given hooks to fish fish and not fish.

Jumah said Malawi need a generation that will not fear of leaders, a generation worth government to make sure that no politician or leader lie to the citizens and if one does that, immediately, he must be removed.

” Let’s write a new system for Malawi, if you give MRP power, there will be special MPs that can be appointed by the Senate  and the Judiciary to be in Parliament,” he said.

He said MRP being a Revolutionary movement will run government with people that think that in five years, they can do better for the country and not the country doing better for them calling upon all Malawians regardless of party affiliations that if they have awaken mind to join the Movement, change is possible, people did it in 1993, June, 2020 and September, 2025.

Jumah has finally appealed to Malawians to stop clapping hands and defending leaders who are stealing from them and stop selling their votes for coins, join hands with MRP Movement for change saying it is possible to change the country, power belongs to them not politicians in government.

Kalindo gives government free fuel hike advice

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Kalindo gives government free fuel hike advice


By Vincent Gunde

Political activist Bon Kalindo, has asked government to remove all fuel levies and carbon tax to cushion Malawians from the pain and sufferings which has come as a result of pump fuel price adjustments.

Kalindo said while many Malawians are aware that fuel price adjustments are a global crisis, it is important for government to think first of its citizens that will sail in tough conditions from the fuel adjustments.

He has appealed to the authorities to wear a human face and think of the people’s welfare observing that salaries are the same, teachers, rural nurses will find it hard to cope up situations in their everyday life.

Kalindo



Speaking through an audio clip, Kalindo has advised government to hold an emergency meeting on how best to cushion the sufferings of the people amid the global fuel crises which has devastated many nations including Malawi.

Kalindo has asked government to suspend all energy taxes claiming that owners of maize mills in the villages will be charging prices of punishing the citizens as they will not go anywhere with their maize for milling.

He has asked government to remove carbon tax claiming that almost all the roads in Malawi are full of potholes and government cannot hide through carbon taxes that it is fixing the roads of Malawi.

” I urge government to temporarily suspend carbon tax on the roads of Malawi, no road is being fixed,” said Kalindo.

In the audio clip, Kalindo has advised teachers to wake up that their monthly contributions in terms of money to the Teachers Union of Malawi ( TUM) Secretariat is being abused by the Secretariat at nobody’s care.

Kalindo has asked the Anti – Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate all officers at the TUM Secretariat claiming that one TUM executive member has allegedly over 50 mansions built in Lilongwe alone.

He said it is sad that all teachers in Malawi have chosen to be quiet while watching at individual members of TUM Secretariat are involved in the abuse of office and corruption.

The activist has warned teachers in Malawi that continuing to be quiet while their monthly contributions are being abused, tomorrow, they will join the choruses of singing a song for Amaryllis Hotel sale.that all of their money has been looted by crooks posing as executive members of TUM Secretariat.

Traoré Rejects Democracy, Calls for New African Governance Path

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Traoré Rejects Democracy, Calls for New African Governance Path



By Rahim Abdul

Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has stirred fresh debate across Africa after declaring that democracy is harmful and should no longer be pursued by his country. Speaking in a televised address, Traore argued that the system has failed to deliver meaningful progress for African nations.

Traore, who seized power in a military takeover three years ago, said it was time for African countries to abandon democratic governance models and instead explore alternative systems better suited to their realities. His remarks signal a sharp departure from globally accepted political norms.

In his address, the Burkinabe leader emphasized that democracy, as practiced in many parts of Africa, has often led to instability rather than development. He suggested that the continent must rethink its political direction if it is to achieve lasting peace and economic growth.

Traore



He further revealed that his administration has dissolved all political parties in Burkina Faso, arguing that they promote division among citizens. According to Traore, national unity should take precedence over political competition.

The leader’s comments have sparked mixed reactions, with some observers expressing concern over the implications for governance, human rights and political freedoms. Others, however, view his stance as a bold attempt to challenge systems they believe have not worked effectively in Africa.

Traoré cited Libya as a key example to support his position, claiming that foreign influence and the imposition of democracy contributed to the country’s collapse. He argued that external powers misled Libyans into believing that democracy would improve their situation.

Reflecting on Libya under the late Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, Traore noted that citizens reportedly benefited from affordable housing, free education and accessible healthcare. He used this to highlight what he sees as the advantages of alternative governance systems.

However, he pointed out that Gaddafi was eventually overthrown and killed following protests and foreign intervention. Since then, Libya has struggled to achieve stability, with rival administrations and armed groups competing for control.

Traore stressed that the ongoing crisis in Libya demonstrates the dangers of abandoning traditional systems in favor of externally influenced democratic models. He maintained that African countries should prioritize sovereignty and self determined governance.

As debate intensifies, Traores remarks are likely to fuel broader discussions about the future of democracy in Africa and whether new governance frameworks can better address the continent’s unique challenges.

Floods devastate crops in Nkhata Bay, Malawi

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Floods devastate crops in Nkhata Bay, Malawi



By Burnett Munthali

Heavy rainfall in Nkhata Bay South has destroyed 138 hectares of rice, cassava, and maize, affecting 601 households under Senior Chief Fukamapiri and Traditional Authorities Malengamzoma and Zilakoma.

The devastating impact of the floods has prompted Jonah Duwe, an Agriculture Extension Development Officer for Tukombo Extension Planning Area, to urge farmers to immediately switch to winter cropping to combat hunger.

Duwe emphasized the need for planting early-maturing crops rather than waiting for relief, highlighting the urgency of the situation.



Speaking during a crop inspection tour with Nkhata Bay South legislator Chinthu Phiri, Duwe noted that submerged cassava tubers may rot within three days, prompting farmers to conduct premature harvests.

In her remarks, legislator Chinthu Phiri said she will be engaging the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) for formal intervention while coordinating immediate local relief efforts.

Phiri further advised farmers to refrain from cultivating crops along river banks and carelessly cutting down trees to mitigate the impact of future floods.

To provide immediate relief, Phiri distributed maize flour to some of the most affected households, a gesture aimed at alleviating their suffering.

The situation in Nkhata Bay highlights the vulnerability of Malawi’s agricultural sector to extreme weather events, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions.

ACB says MK5.5 billion in cash withdrawn from Amaryllis Hotel sale

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ACB says MK5.5 billion in cash withdrawn from Amaryllis Hotel sale


By Vincent Gunde

The Anti – Corruption Bureau (ACB) says between 27th January and 6th March, 2026 a total of MK 5,497,000 ( approximately MK5.5 billion) was withdrawn in cash from Yusuf Investments Limited – owner of Amaryllis Hotel’s account at the National Bank of Malawi.

The ACB said these cash withdrawals have raised suspicions of Money Laundering and Corruption which the Bureau is actively probing.

Updating the nation on progress of the Amaryllis Hotel sale investigations, the ACB has assured Malawians that it is tracing the money trail and profiling public officials and other individuals suspected of having corruptly benefited from the transaction.

Amaryllis Hotel



” The ACB will provide further updates as the investigation progresses in collaboration with the Finance Intelligence Authority (FIA), Malawi Police Service’s Fiscal and Fraud section, as well as international partners,” reads the update report in part.

Social commentator Stanley Onjezani Kenani writing on his face book page, says the Director of the Financial Intelligence Authority ( FIA) has been quietly relieved of her responsibility with no reasons given

It is being alleged that some powerful people in the current administration have been piling pressure on FIA Director to drop some cases it has been prosecuting but the Director has not been moved on the argument that it is only the court that can decide whether to dismiss a case or not.

The Amaryllis Hotel sale has resulted to some changes at the Anti – Corruption Bureau (ACB) staff members, Mr. Fidelis Chinsakaso, Acting Director of Investigations has been redeployed to Office of the President and Cabinet(OPC) with immediate effect and Ms. Bahati Msosa, Senior Legal Prosecuting Officer ( SLPO) has resigned and will continue working until 30th April, 2026 thereafter, she will proceed on leave for the remainder of her notice period.

Kenani said the Director of Legal at FIA has been seconded to Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) to lecture saying FIA has a lot of cases pending before courts.

Rights activist Counsel Alexious Kamangila has made it clear that they will try to dodge themselves to be labeled clean but they will not succeed as per the list of individuals who have benefited from the Hotel sale is circulating on the social media.

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