Ben Phiri

Ben Phiri

politician Malawi

Ben Phiri is a member of Parliament for Thyolo Central in Malawi and is affiliated with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He has been vocal in calling for a thorough investigation into the violence that occurred at Parliament, emphasizing the importance of reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible for deflating the tires of vehicles belonging to DPP members.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
404,672
Power
163$
Sentiment
5.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Malawi 4 5.25 1.92% +10% 19,129,952 404,672 $7,700 163$
Totals 4 19,129,952 404,672 $7,700 163$
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Recent Mentions

Malawi Malawi: DPP strategist Ben Phiri called on the Malawi Electoral Commission to swiftly address logistical challenges such as network glitches and delays in transmitting results. 6

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: DPP Declares Victory, Calls on Chakwera to Accept Defeat - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: DPP strategists also seized the moment to critique the MCP government, with spokespersons Ben Phiri and Mary Navitcha pointing to previous broken promises by the ruling party. 5

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: DPP Moves Swiftly to Preempt Chakwera’s 7pm Fertiliser Announcement, Reveals K95,000 Price but Dismisses as Empty Promise - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Ben Phiri has unleashed a searing attack on the 2025-2026 national budget, branding it nothing short of a fraudulent document riddled with lies. 2

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: DPP’s Ben Phiri Tears Budget Apart, Calls it “Fraudulent Document of Deception” - Malawi Nyasa Times