Tag: MCP

CHRR commends Parliament for Passing Access to Information Bill

Published on December 15, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has commended the National Assembly for passing the much awaited Access to Information […]

Parliament passes Access to Information Bill amid strong opposition from govt

Published on December 15, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Opposition members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday braved the strong opposition from government MPs in the National Assembly to pass […]

Chaos in Parliament over Access to Information Bill: Deputy Speaker suspend deliberations

Published on December 14, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Disagreement erupted in Parliament on Wednesday between government lawmakers and those from opposition over the much awaited Access to Information […]

Namusanya irked with Mutharika, Chakwera’ speeches: ‘Listen to the voice of reason’

Published on December 9, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

As bad blood between President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera continues to […]

HRCC hails religious leaders for holding peaceful demonstration against abortion bill

Published on December 8, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Human Right Consultative Committee (HRCC) has hailed religious leaders across the country for successfully holding demonstrations against same sex marriages […]

Treason suspects Kabwila, Msungama, Chakhwantha furious with bail extension

Published on December 6, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Three Malawi Congress Party (MCP) top official accused of treason have express their anger following the extension of bail to […]

Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya under investigation over tractorgate scandal

Published on December 1, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

FaceofMalawi has established that Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) is embarking on plans to investigate Speaker of the National […]

Police fires in the air to disperse angry chiefs planning to demonstrate against customary land bill

Published on November 30, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Police in the capital Lilongwe fired gunshots in the air to disperse angry chiefs who were planning a peaceful march […]

Power blackout disrupt parliament deliberations

Published on November 29, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Speaker of the National Assembly Richard Msowoya was on Monday nearly forced to suspend proceedings in the house following an […]

MCP MP Richard Chimwendo Banda ask DPP to consult JB on electricity, water

Published on November 25, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Member of Parliament (MP) for Dowa East (Malawi Congress Party-MCP) Richard Chimwendo Banda has advised the ruling Democratic Progressive Party […]

Opposition MPs ask government to tighten security at Chakwera’s house

Published on November 24, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Opposition Members of Parliament on Wednesday asked government to tighten security of leader of opposition Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and Malawians […]

Robbers invade Chakwera’s house in Lilongwe

Published on November 23, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Information reaching FaceofMalawi indicates that robbers on the wee hours of Wednesday invaded the house of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) […]

Deputy Speaker Esther Mcheka Chilenje attacks Minister of Education on universities’ closure

Published on November 22, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Esther Mcheka Chilenje on Tuesday took to task Minister of Education Science and Technology Emmanuel Fabiano […]

Kabwila calls for the resignation of Minister of education over academic crisis

Published on November 22, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament for Salima North West Jessie Kabwila has asked Minister of Education Dr. […]

Govt denies proposal by opposition MPs to reduce maize prices in ADMARC

Published on November 22, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Government through Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Dr. George Chaponda has refused to bow down to the proposal […]

Kudontoni to be laid to rest today in Salima: Mutharika to attend

Published on November 18, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

The body of Ecklen Julius Kudontoni, who until his death was ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary General, will be […]

MCP undecided on what to do with Kabwila

Published on November 17, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is yet to come up with a final decision on what to do with its […]

Kabwila turns down MCP’s disciplinary hearing invitation again

Published on November 15, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Controversial Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila has once again refused to appear before the Party’s disciplinary committee to […]