DPP is selfish, greedy over Speakership position: Repeating 2019 mistake

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By Falles Kamanga

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is accused of greedy, selfishness over Speakership in Malawi Parliament.

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DPP is also repeating the same mistake, party made in 2019 by wanting to amass it all in Speakership.

DPP greedy is seen after Northern Region bloc, a group of about 37 Members of Parliament (MPs) who endorsed the candidacy of Mzimba North MP Catherine Mzumara (UTM) for the position of First Deputy Speaker, has expressed surprise at the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) decision to select another candidate.

The DPP has instead nominated Mulanje Bale MP, Victor Musowa, for the role.

Speaking on behalf of the bloc on Sunday, Karonga Central MP Frank Mwenifumbo stated that the DPP had previously committed to supporting a candidate from the North for First Deputy Speaker.

Despite this development, Mwenifumbo confirmed that the bloc will maintain its support for Sameer Suleman for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly.

When contacted, Mzumara, who is the UTM Party’s Vice President for the North, declared, “I will fight to the end.”

In a separate interview, DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba confirmed the party’s official slate: Sameer Suleman for Speaker of Parliament, Victor Musowa for First Deputy Speaker, and Esther Jolobala for Second Deputy Speaker.

“I will not comment much on the issue of the Northern Region bloc; let me just speak on the decision the party has made,” Namalomba said.

The election for the Speakership positions is scheduled for October 29, 2025.

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South Africa humble Malawi’s Junior Flames at homeyard Kamuzu Stadium

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…Malawi 0-3 South Africa

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-South Africa’s Under-17 side cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Malawi at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday afternoon, in a match that exposed defensive lapses and lack of composure from the Junior Flames.

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The visitors took an early lead in the 15th minute through Luke Hendrix, who slotted home after Malawi’s defence failed to clear a cross from the right flank.

Despite Malawi showing flashes of brilliance midway through the first half, South Africa maintained control of possession.

Malawi made their first substitution in the 38th minute with Owen Dzombe replacing Hope Mustafa, while South Africa responded by introducing Keabetswe Morake for Lwandiso Radebe.

Moments before halftime, Malawi’s Robert Jacob was booked for a foul outside the box and the first half ended 1-0 in favor of the visitors.

The second half started with Malawi looking determined but a defensive miscommunication in the 50th minute resulted in an own goal, doubling South Africa’s lead.

Coach for Malawi Enos Chatama introduced Mapalo Gumbo for Orchestra Kanyenda to boost the attack but the Junior Flames continued to struggle against South Africa’s solid backline.

The visitors sealed the win in the 74th minute following another defensive blunder, extending the scoreline to 3-0.

Malawi’s final changes, including Shaban Daud for Joel Yakobe, couldn’t spark a comeback.

Although South Africa finished the game with ten men after Abulele Dlekeala was stretchered off due to injury, Malawi failed to capitalize during the five added minutes.

The final whistle confirmed a disappointing result for the Junior Flames although it was friendly match.

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